The Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commandos, with help from international partners, have killed more than 100 Al-Shabaab fighters, including top commanders, during a bold operation in Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle. This attack is part of Operation Silent Storm, an ongoing mission to weaken Al-Shabaab and restore security across southern Somalia. According to the Ministry of…
Kisoro District is in shock after a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier reportedly took his own life following a football match. The soldier, Private Samuel Kwesiga, 32, who served in the 35th Battalion at Nyanamo Detach, was found dead in his unipot on the morning of Monday, August 18. His body was discovered in…
Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, has rolled out a major cleanup exercise along the lower section of the Nakivubo drainage channel, marking the first step toward long-awaited redevelopment works. The operation, which deployed heavy machinery, trucks, and large crews, focused on clearing piles of waste, silt, and debris that have long clogged the…
Over the weekend, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (@UgandaCAA) proudly joined other corporate organizations at Makerere University for the much-anticipated Makerere Run held at Freedom Square. The event brought together students, staff, and supporters in a spirited effort to raise funds for the University’s Disability Support Unit, an initiative aimed at enhancing facilities and resources…
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an attempt by lawyer Male Mabirizi to reopen a private prosecution case against National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Mabirizi had accused Bobi Wine of registering NUP through false claims and initially filed the case in 2021 at the Law Development…
Twelve people have been arrested for selling fake tickets to the highly anticipated CHAN 2024 match between Uganda Cranes and South Africa. Authorities say the arrests followed complaints from fans who were duped into buying counterfeit tickets. The suspects were reportedly operating both online and in person, targeting supporters eager to attend the match at…
The revitalization of Nakivubo Channel, one of Kampala’s most important urban drainage systems, is gaining momentum through a partnership between city entrepreneur Dr. Hamis Kiggundu (HAM), the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and oversight from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) alongside CHAN inspection teams. For years, the channel—flowing through Kampala’s central business district—has caused…
Security agencies have made extensive preparations to ensure a safe and smooth experience for fans attending the Uganda Cranes vs South Africa match at Namboole Stadium tomorrow, 18 August 2025. Authorities have received reports about fake tickets being sold to the public, and they are warning fans not to buy tickets today, 17 August, or…
The death penalty remains on Uganda’s books, but for over 20 years, the country has not carried out a single execution. This long pause has raised questions about the purpose of capital punishment and whether it truly serves justice in modern Uganda. Historically, serious crimes such as murder, treason, and terrorism could earn the death…
Mukono Police Division has launched investigations into a deadly road crash that claimed three lives on the night of August 16, 2025. The accident occurred at around 9:40 PM near Nkokonjeru Center along the Kisoga–Nkokonjeru Road. Preliminary reports indicate that a bus, registration number UAL 770L, was traveling from Kisoga towards Nkokonjeru when it first…
