Mukono District – Grief and fear grip Banda village after armed assailants killed choir member Brian Kasimagwa and left several others severely injured, including sub-county vice chairperson Yafeesi Kiyaga, during a brutal overnight raid.  

The attackers, believed to be unemployed youth from neighbouring areas, targeted multiple homes in Nakisunga Sub-county. Kasimagwa's mother recounted finding her son's lifeless body after hearing commotion, while survivor Emmanuel Bbosa remains hospitalised with critical head injuries from hammer blows.  

Local leaders attribute the violence to rising unemployment and inadequate security patrols. Kampala Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed launched investigations as forensic teams examine the crime scene. The victim's body has been transferred to Mulago Hospital for autopsy.  

Residents now keep night vigils, fearing renewed attacks in the area where criminal elements reportedly conduct advance surveillance before striking. Community leaders plead for urgent security reinforcement as the village mourns Kasimagwa, a promising education student preparing to join Kyambogo University.

The State House anti-corruption Unit has arrested other people for allegedly extorting money from various people with the intention of getting them jobs in Mukono district.

The arrested is identified as Ronald Mugerwa, the probation officer of Lugazi Municipality, who was arrested on Saturday, which increased the number of people.

Natasha Mariam, spokesperson SHCU, confirmed the arrest of Mugerwa, who had joined the chairman, Eng Dr Godfery Kibuuka Kisuule and Mukono District Council Speaker Betty Nakasi Hope, who were arrested on Friday last week.

The three were taken from the Mukono Police Station and taken to an unknown location on Saturday night. Natasha added that the suspects were extorting between 5M- 40M, according to the job that person wanted.

Natasha said they are still conducting a raid, and many are still being arrested and will be taken to court anytime soon, and their file is currently being prepared to determine the charges.

She urged all those who are being extorted to get jobs to come out so that they can be helped.

It was also found that the work in Mukono was given to their wives, friends and relatives, which they say has led to the regulation of the work in the country.

Kinoni Town Council, Lwengo District – The quiet community of Kinoni Western Zone has been plunged into mourning following the gruesome murder of Dennis Mutembi, a 46-year-old teacher at Kyangwe Primary School. The respected educator's lifeless body was discovered in his banana plantation, sending waves of anguish through this tight-knit neighborhood.  

Local council chairperson Richard Ssembatya recounted the horrifying moment residents stumbled upon the scene. "We found him lying in the plantation where he had been working," Ssembatya told our reporter, his voice heavy with emotion. The visibly shaken leader condemned the act of cowardice that cut short a life dedicated to shaping young minds.  

Mutembi, described by neighbors as a man of impeccable character, served as an active member of the local CBS PEWOSA community group. His commitment to both his profession and community initiatives made him a trusted figure, which makes his violent death all the more shocking.  

Joseph Ndawula, the deceased's brother, fought back tears as he thanked neighbours for their swift response. "We urge police to leave no stone unturned in finding these heartless killers," Ndawula appealed, standing near the now-cordoned-off crime scene.  

Kinoni Town Councillor Annet Nambalirwa expressed grave concerns about the possible motives behind the killing. "There are troubling indications this may be connected to his involvement with community funds," she revealed, suggesting robbery as a potential angle. The councillor also described the particularly brutal nature of the attack that claimed the teacher's life.  

As investigators removed the body for autopsy at Masaka Hospital, police assured residents of a thorough investigation. Forensic teams combed the plantation for evidence while detectives began questioning potential witnesses in the area.  

The murder has left this educational community reeling, with colleagues and students struggling to comprehend the loss of a teacher who dedicated his life to their development. At Kyangwe Primary School, grief counsellors have been brought in to help staff and pupils cope with the tragedy.  

Local leaders have called for calm as authorities pursue the investigation, while residents remain hopeful that justice will prevail for the man they remember as not just an educator, but a pillar of their community.  

Uganda has joined the rest of Africa in commemorating the African Anti-Corruption Day 2025, with the theme “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.” This year's commemoration highlights the importance of integrating human dignity into anti-corruption efforts and strategies.

According to IGG Beti Olive Namisango Kampya, corruption is a significant challenge in Africa, with the continent losing an estimated $140 billion annually. In Uganda, the Inspectorate of Government (IG) estimates that the country loses close to UGX 10 trillion annually to corruption.