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2 months ago | 
sanyufm.com | Ritah Ainembabazi |Philip Onyango
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has urged road users to take extra precautions to ensure safety during this Easter period. Michael Kananura the Directorate spokesperson noted that Easter season is one of the busiest times on Uganda’s roads, with increased travel resulting in higher traffic volumes and a greater risk of crashes. “While we recognize Easter as a period of joy and reflection, we also acknowledge that it is one of the busiest times on our roads.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
sanyufm.com | Ritah Ainembabazi |Vincent Kasozi
Kampala— The Ministry of Health has reassured Ugandans that essential health services will continue uninterrupted despite a temporary suspension of U.S. foreign assistance programs. The suspension, announced through an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump, halts all foreign aid for 90 days to allow for policy reviews, affecting key initiatives such as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
sanyufm.com | Ritah Ainembabazi
Police in Katwe are investigating a gruesome murder case involving a male juvenile who was found strangled to death in Kayembe Urban Village council, Kibuye two parish, Makindye division. According to Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred on January 11th, 2025, at an unknown time. The victim, whose identity remains unknown, was discovered with pieces of clothing tied tightly around his neck.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
sanyufm.com | Ritah Ainembabazi
Kampala Metropolitan Police are awaiting guidance from the Inspector General of Police to implement President’s directive on withholding police bond for specific offenses. According to Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, the police force does not question the President’s directives, but rather acts and implements them accordingly. However, Onyango expressed concerns that junior officers may misinterpret the directive, potentially leading to abuse.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
sanyufm.com | Ritah Ainembabazi
An 18-year-old girl has been arrested in Nansana for dumping her newborn baby in a pit latrine. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, has identified the suspect as Moreen Ainembabazi, a maid at the home of Praise Niwagaba, a resident of Nansana East zone in Nansana municipality, Wakiso district. The incident occurred on Monday when Niwagaba found Ainembabazi in the pit latrine room, covered in bloodstains.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
sanyufm.com | Ritah Ainembabazi
In a daring rescue mission a notorious thug was shot and killed in Mukono during a robbery gone wrong in the early hours of Friday. The incident occurred at around 2:00 am in Katwe-Bukerere village, Bukerere ward, Goma Division, Mukono Municipality, Mukono District. A group of eight thugs, armed with pangas, attacked several homes in the area, robbing various items. The victims included Mugabe Robbert, a 45-year-old resident, who lost his motor vehicle, laptop, and Samsung television set.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
sanyufm.com | Ritah Ainembabazi
As the festive season approaches, the Uganda Police Force is reminding event organizers and the public to adhere to strict guidelines when it comes to displaying fireworks. According to police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, all parties intending to display fireworks must apply to the Inspector General of Police for permission. He emphasized that if permission is granted, the successful applicant must advertise their permission in both print and electronic media.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
sanyufm.com | Ritah Ainembabazi
The police are hunting for local musician Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin, and his group, who are accused of assaulting a doctor at Nsambya Hospital. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred on Tuesday at Nsambya Hospital, when a patient, Joram Tumwesigye who is also part of Alien Skin group, Fangone was admitted after allegedly being knocked by a car in Makindye.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
sanyufm.com | Vincent Kasozi |Ritah Ainembabazi
The Ministry of Gender announced that another group of Ugandans, who had gone to work in Saudi Arabia and were later detained for various reasons, was set to return on Monday. The State Minister for Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations, Hon. Esther Anyakun, stated that this group consists of 20 individuals. Their arrival marks the latest effort in an ongoing repatriation process, with a total of 146 Ugandans brought back home over the past week, including 54 who arrived over the weekend.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
sanyufm.com | Vincent Kasozi |Ritah Ainembabazi
The suspects, identified as Edwin Lukwago and Ezekiel Asiimwe, were apprehended by the riders after a high-speed chase, according to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire. The foiled robbery occurred around 9:00 PM over the weekend, with the suspects attempting to raid the supermarket. However, an alarm raised by nearby residents alerted the boda-boda riders, who pursued the armed men.
