The Uganda Police Force has scored a major success in its fight against crime in Mukono District. In a well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation, officers from Mukono Central Police Station used CCTV footage to track and arrest four suspects connected to a series of robberies in the area. Those arrested include 32-year-old Batambuze David, a driver at…
Yesterday, the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) addressed over 1,200 students at LDC Uganda, delivering a powerful lecture on the crucial role of young people in shaping the country’s future. His talk focused on the strong connection between strategic security, law and order, and socio-economic development. He reminded students that Uganda’s growth depends…
The Uganda Police Force carried out the second phase of an intelligence-led operation, named “Fukuza Kawenja,” on September 3, 2025, at around 11 pm in several high-crime areas of Kampala’s Central Business District (CBD). The operation focused on young people involved in criminal activities against innocent residents. A total of 110 suspects were arrested, charged,…
This morning, staff from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), led by the Executive Director and the Chief Statistician of Uganda, joined Rotaractors and members of the public at the Rotary #CancerRunUg25. The event, flagged off at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, brought together thousands of participants committed to raising awareness and supporting the fight against cancer….
Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has accused former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga of helping President Yoweri Museveni stay in power. He claims Kadaga had a chance to stop Museveni from running again but chose not to act. According to Bobi Wine, her decisions at key moments allowed Museveni to…
After the NEC conference, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed a recurring debate within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) about the equality of old and new members. Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga had raised the question of whether length of membership should determine influence or respect in the party. In his follow-up remarks, Museveni reminded everyone that…
Ugandan comedian Sammy Okanya, one of the stars of Da Mighty Family, has publicly asked singer Bebe Cool for forgiveness after a storm of criticism over his recent visit to Bobi Wine’s office. The comedian, who is known for supporting the National Unity Platform (NUP), found himself in hot water when news spread that he…
A shocking case unfolded at the Grade One Magistrates Court in Mwanga II, Kampala, when Namugga Prossy was sent to Luzira Prison for failing to produce her son, Tumwine Moses, in court. Namugga had stood surety for her son in a trespassing case at Rubaga Miracle Centre, promising that he would appear for his trial….
Early on the morning of August 29, 2025, tragedy struck Namanoga village in Seeta Namuganga Sub-County, Mukono District. Around 3:00 AM, a mob attack left five people dead, turning a night of fun into a scene of horror. The victims were young people who had traveled from Kampala to attend a music show at Lions…
In Uganda, the death penalty exists on paper—but in practice, it has been largely dormant for over two decades. Since 1999, no executions have been carried out, leaving a complex legal and moral landscape for citizens, lawmakers, and human rights advocates. A turning point came in 2009 when Uganda’s Supreme Court ruled that mandatory death…
