A fresh wave of sorrow has hit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a new Ebola outbreak has claimed at least 15 lives, health officials confirmed. The outbreak, reported in Kasai province, is already causing fear among residents and concern from international health organizations. The crisis began when a 34-year-old pregnant woman was admitted…
Minister Balaam Barugahara has issued a strong condemnation of the violent assault on presidential advisor Jennifer Nakangubi, popularly known as Full Figure. In a statement shared on his media pages, Balaam described the attack as unacceptable and called on the perpetrators to hand themselves over to the police without delay. A close ally of Gen….
The European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, H.E. Johan Borgstam, has praised the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their efforts in restoring peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The envoy held a meeting with Lt Gen Muhanga Kayanja, Commander of Land Forces, representing the Chief of…
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has delivered a firm warning to wealthy tycoons attempting to seize control of land in the city. Speaking at his campaign launch yesterday, Lukwago made it clear that businessmen like Ham Kiggundu, Drake Lubega, and Kitandwe will not be allowed to dominate the capital. “I won’t accept Ham Kiggundu and…
A tragic road accident in Mubende District has left four people dead and more than twenty others injured. The crash occurred on September 5, 2025, at around 4:30 a.m., along the Nabutiti–Kisujja stretch of the Kyegegwa–Mubende road. The vehicle involved, an Isuzu Elf with registration UBF 636F, was carrying approximately 35 passengers traveling to a…
Uganda’s laws still allow the death penalty, but no executions have been carried out since 1999. This long pause means that while capital punishment remains legal, it is rarely enforced in practice. In 2009, the Supreme Court of Uganda ruled that mandatory death sentences were unconstitutional, requiring judges to consider each case individually and take…
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….
