August 21, 2023
Uganda: Congolese Arrested in Kampala After Grenade Explodes in His House
The Police Crime Intelligence Directorate has arrested a Congolese national after a handheld grenade exploded in his house in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Police Crack Down On Vehicles in Dangerous Mechanical Condition - 1,100 De-Registered
A total of 1,187 vehicles have been de-registered by police as it started a crackdown on vehicles in dangerous mechanical condition around the country. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Uganda: Jilted Man Murders Wife Over Business Capital, Commits Suicide
Police in Greater Masaka and Ssembabule district, has registered a double tragic incident, where a man murdered his wife over business capital and later committed suicide by… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Loses 87 People to Road Accidents in One Week
Police has revealed that 87 people lost lost their lives in road accidents between August 12 and August 19, 2023. Read more »
Africa: Saudi Arabia Border Guards Accused of Killing Hundreds of Migrants
Saudi border guards are accused of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border in a new report by Human Rights Watch. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Uganda: Prime Minister Nabbanja Confirms Government U-Turn On Advertising Order
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has confirmed the reversal of an earlier communication order for limiting all government advertising to Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) and… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Uganda: Judiciary Deploys 96, Transfers 74 Judicial Officers
The Judiciary has deployed 96 of the newly appointed judicial officers and transferred 74 others in its effort towards fostering a more efficient and effective court system. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Uganda: Debate Over Constitutional Amendments in Ugandan Political Parties Continues
With the recent tumultuous events witnessed in some of Uganda's political parties, a heated debate has emerged concerning whether it's time for these parties to revise their… Read more »
August 13, 2023
Uganda: Kawunyemu - Police Drink-Driving Operations to Resume
Police are set to resume drink-driving operations around the country as one of the ways to curb the number of accidents on Ugandan roads, especially caused by drunk drivers. Read more »
Uganda: Four Dead, Three Injured As Truck Carrying Matooke Overturns Along Mubende-Mityana Highway
At least four people died on spot while three others sustained serious injuries after a truck they were traveling overturned several times in Kassanda along the Mubende-Mityana… Read more »
Uganda: Bwebajja Residents Raise Concern Over Case Mishandling, Rampant Theft
Residents of three villages in Kajjansi Town Council in Wakiso District have appealed to authorities for their safety following rampant theft of their property without action. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Uganda: Two layers Banned Five Years Each From Football Over Match-Fixing
Local football governing body has banned two Gaddafi FC players, Mahad Yaya Kakooza and Andrew Waiswa from football and any related activities for five years each after being found… Read more »
Uganda: Retired CJ Katureebe to Head Commission of Inquiry Into Apaa Land Conflict
Retired Chief Justice, Bart Katureebe has been sworn in as the chairperson of the commission of inquiry into Apaa land conflict in Northern Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Referee Handed 10-Year Ban Over Match - Fixing
Local football governing body, FUFA has handed a 10-year ban to referee George Nkurunziza after being found guilty of participating in match-fixing. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Uganda: Crime Rate Surges By 20%
The Uganda Police Force on July 22, 2023 released a report that shows that crime rates in the country have increased by 20% in the past year. Read more »
Uganda: APRAU Warns Against Legalisation of Marijuana Use
The Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Care Providers' Association of Uganda (APRAU) has expressed their concerns about the ongoing debate regarding the legalisation of marijuana… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Calls Out World Bank After Suspending Loans to Uganda Over Anti-Homosexual Law
The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has questioned the World Bank's prioritisation of homosexuals' rights at the expense of other human… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Tormentor Gilbert Arinaitwe Charged Over Human Trafficking - Faces Life Imprisonment
Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana, a police officer who came to limelight in 2011 for smashing Dr. Kizza Besigye's car and sprayed him with pepper has been remanded to Luzira over charges… Read more »
Uganda: Former Rebel Hands Over Rifle to Police
A former rebel has handed over his AK 47 rifle and 5 rounds of ammunition to police in Koboko District. Read more »
East Africa: Pupil Drowns in Lake Victoria While Swimming With Sister
A nine-year-old pupil of Busabala Primary School identified as Moses Kusasira has drowned while swimming along the shores of Lake Victoria. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Uganda: MPs Demand More Govt Action to Recover Bodies of Drowning Victims
Parliamentarians Call for Urgent Action in Retrieving Bodies of Lake Victoria Boat Tragedy Victims Read more »
Uganda: Police to Sign MOU With Indian Hospital for Specialized Treatment of Ugandan Officers
The Uganda Police Force is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Rajagiri Hospital in India which will see officer get specialized treatment from the facility. Read more »
Uganda: Nandala Asked Me to Hide the Shs300m Dirty Money So Ura Could Not Tax It, Says Besigye
Forum for Democratic Change founding leader, Dr.Kizza Besigye has accused current party Secretary General, Nandala Mafabi of telling lies in regards the shs300 million that… Read more »
Uganda: Why FDC Reconciliation Over 'Dirty Money' Accusations Not About to Happen
Regardless of the vision of the FDC elders' committee led by Dr. Frank Nabwiso to reconcile the different warring factions, harmonize their differences and to rejuvenate the party,… Read more »
Uganda: Security Issue Guidelines Ahead of New Premier League Season
Police have issued guideline to be followed by members of the public, especially bars and other entertainment places as the new football season opens. Read more »