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crime 16 April 2026
Police have apprehended Justin Akena, a Magnum Security guard, in Bweyale for allegedly stealing Shs 29 million and 900 grams of gold worth Shs 500 million from a client's vehicle in Kamwokya. The suspect confessed and had used some proceeds to start a retail shop. Source: https://observer.ug/news/kamwokya-guard-who-stole-millions-gold-from-client-arrested-in-bweyale
Politics 16 April 2026
Uganda's Finance Committee has urged a review of the Parish Development Model's uniform Shs100 million per parish allocation, citing disparities in population, land size, and poverty levels that undermine equity and impact. The committee also flagged rising domestic debt rollovers and project inefficiencies in its report presented on April 16, 2026. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4404/finance-committee-wants-pdm-funding-structure-reviewed
Politics 16 April 2026
Uganda's Committee on Physical Infrastructure has urged the government to release Shs689 billion immediately for compensating Project Affected Persons (PAPs), warning that delays could halt key infrastructure projects and risk losing Shs3.7 trillion in external funding for 2026/2027. Over 7,000 PAPs remain unpaid, blocking contractor access to sites like Bukasa Port and Standard Gauge Railway. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4402/release-shs689-billion-pap-compensation-avert-delay-govt-projects
Politics 16 April 2026
Ugandan lawmakers have endorsed proposals for Shs8 billion to construct permanent regional offices for the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, aiming to tackle massive case backlogs and improve access to justice nationwide. The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs also called for more funding to hire additional State Attorneys and roll out digital court systems. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4403/lawmakers-support-proposals-increase-access-justice
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crime
Police have apprehended Justin Akena, a Magnum Security guard, in Bweyale for allegedly stealing Shs 29 million and 900 grams of gold worth Shs 500 million from a client's vehicle in Kamwokya. The suspect confessed and had used some proceeds to start a retail shop. Source: https://observer.ug/news/kamwokya-guard-who-stole-millions-gold-from-client-arrested-in-bweyale
Politics
Uganda's Finance Committee has urged a review of the Parish Development Model's uniform Shs100 million per parish allocation, citing disparities in population, land size, and poverty levels that undermine equity and impact. The committee also flagged rising domestic debt rollovers and project inefficiencies in its report presented on April 16, 2026. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4404/finance-committee-wants-pdm-funding-structure-reviewed
Entertainment News
Martina Beta has defended Eddy Kenzo against Ziza Bafana's accusations of ignoring his calls, attributing it to Kenzo's packed schedule managing multiple high-profile roles. She urged Bafana to use proper channels for assistance regarding UNMF funding issues. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42818/kenzo-is-too-busy-to-receive-bafanas-calls-martina-beta
education
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has halted the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) project in Kotido due to unmet accreditation standards, particularly governance issues linked to its Catholic Church origins. Promoters strongly deny the claims, asserting full compliance with legal requirements and substantial progress on funding and infrastructure. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nche-karamoja-university-promoters-clash-over-accreditation-5426282