January 15, 2023
Uganda: Increased Incest Cases Worry Cultural Leaders
The Ikumbania wo buBugwere II, His Highness Geoffrey Weyabire has cautioned his subjects against incest which has become rampant in Bugwere. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Uganda: Bus Driver in Viral Video Texting While Driving Arrested As Police Tightens Noose
Traffic police in Kampala have arrested a bus driver filmed while using his phone to send several text messages while driving . Read more »
January 10, 2023
Uganda: Offensive Communication Is No Longer an Offence, Court Rules
The Constitutional Court in Kampala has ruled that Section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act, 2011 which speaks about offensive communication contravenes the constitution and is… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Uganda: 79 Dead, 345 Injured On Ugandan Roads in First Seven Days of 2023
A report by the traffic police has revealed that on the first seven days of the new year 2023, a total of 340 accidents have happened on Ugandan roads. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Uganda: UPDF Soldiers Raid Police Station - Rescue Colleagues Arrested Over Staging Illegal Roadblocks to Rob Residents
Police in Kampala have kicked off investigations into circumstances under which a group of UPDF soldiers raided a police station to rescue colleagues who had earlier been arrested… Read more »
January 02, 2023
Uganda: Two Suspected ADF Agents Arrested Over Surveilling, Planning to Attack Police Post
Police in Kamwenge district in Western Uganda have arrested two men suspected to be agents of rebel outfit and terrorist organization, ADF while carrying out surveillance on one of… Read more »
Somalia: UPDF Soldier Shoots Three Colleagues Dead in Somalia, Arrested
Investigations have kicked off into circumstances under which a UPDF soldier under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) shot three of his colleagues dead in… Read more »
January 01, 2023
Uganda: New Year Fireworks Stampede Leaves Nine Dead
At least nine people were killed and others injured in a stampede at a new year's event that also had a fireworks display at Freedom City Mall in Kampala, police have said. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Uganda: Leaders of Notorious Kisekka Market Car Theft Gang 'Banzege' Nabbed
Police has finally arrested Ismail Mpalanyi alias Atilibo alias Biba the leader of "Banzege" group of thugs that have for long been terrorising unsuspecting victims in Kisekka… Read more »
December 28, 2022
Uganda: Police Issue Tough Rules on New Year Fireworks Displays - 1430 Venues Cleared
Police have issued tough guidelines that will be followed by 1430 venues cleared to display fireworks during New Year 's Day celebrations on December, 31 across the country. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Uganda: One Person Shot as Police Foils an Illegal Road Block Along Semuto - Matuga Road
Police officers on patrol in Matuga shot and injured one suspect and arrested another after discovering them while staging an illegitimate roadblock along the Semuto-Matuga road. Read more »
December 24, 2022
Uganda: IGP Ochola Takes Stock of "Challenging Year" for Police
The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola has described 2022 as a challenging year, asking members of the public to be vigilant as they enjoy the festive season. Read more »
December 25, 2022
Uganda: Archbishop Kaziimba Condemns Kidnap of Ugandans in Christmas Message
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Dr Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has called for a stop to the kidnaps of Ugandans and attacks on security installations and personnel. Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Writes to Church Leaders Over Missing Ugandans
Mpuuga called for a collective voice against what he termed as misrule and gross human rights violations by the regime. Read more »
Uganda: Suspected Leader of Gang Attacking Police Stations Arrested, Nine Guns Recovered
Security has made a breakthrough in the recent wave of attacks targeting police stations after the suspected mastermind of the attacks was arrested and nine guns recovered. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Uganda: 'We Shall Reopen Facebook If They Stop Playing Games'
President Museveni has said Uganda will only allow Facebook to reopen in Uganda only if the social media platform stops "playing games." Read more »
December 22, 2022
Uganda: Police Warns Musicians Against Being Booked for More Shows Than They Can Perform At
Police have advised managers and music artists not to book multiple shows they can not honour during the festive season saying that it poses a security threat to revellers. Read more »
Uganda: Court Dismisses Matembes' Case Against Ofwono Opondo, NBS Television
The civil division of the high court in Kampala has dismissed the suit filed by the once NBS Frontline show political pundit and former Ccedu Chairperson, Miria Matembe and her… Read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Reinstatement of Dr.Oledo as Uganda Medical Association President
The High Court in Kampala has issued an order directing the reinstatement of Dr.Samuel Oledo as the Uganda Medical Association president with immediate effect. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Uganda: Dr.Oledo is Not Yet Allowed Back to Office - He Misinterpreted Court Ruling, Says Medical Association
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has said there was a wrong interpretation of the High Court ruling by Dr. Samuel Oledo's team and noted that he is not yet allowed back into… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Uganda: Police in Rare 'Special' Christmas Message on Kampala Streets
Police in a rare occasion on Thursday organized a march within the central business district in Kampala in which it provided a Christmas crime prevention tips to members of the… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Uganda: Museveni Provides More Details About ADF Rebels, Commanders Who Attacked Ntoroko
President Museveni has provided more details about the identity of ADF rebels who attacked Ntoroko last week before being given a beating by the UPDF. Read more »
Uganda: Ldc Academic Registrar Fired Over Sexual Harassment of Students
The Law Development Centre(LDC) has fired its Academic Registrar, Everest Turyahikayo after being accused of sexually harassing female students. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Uganda: Museveni Links Attacks on Police Stations to Killers of Bukwo CAO Who Was Shot 26 Times
President Museveni has said the assailants behind the recent wave of attacks targeting police stations and posts around the country were also the ones behind the killing of Bukwo… Read more »
Uganda: Traffic Offenders Risk Spending Entire Festive Season in Jail as Minister Announces Strict Measures
The Works and Transport Minister, Gen Katumba Wamala has directed Traffic Police to be strict while enforcing traffic guidelines during the festive season. Read more »