Police have arrested two men over the kidnap and murder of Lydia Babirye, a 52-year-old real estate dealer based in Kampala. The arrests were made by the Flying Squad under the Directorate of Crime Intelligence, working with the army.Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owo
Kampala Metropolitan Police, in collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders, conducted a series of coordinated disruptive operations between 4th and 5th June 2026 targeting known crime hotspots in Mukono District, Kira Municipality, and Nakawa Division. The operations we
Police in Sheema District are investigating a tragic incident in which a 45-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in what authorities believe was a case of domestic violence that escalated into murder.The incident occurred on the night of 2nd June 2026 at Katojo Central Village, Kato
fresh legal battle has erupted in Uganda’s land administration sector after a Mukono-based landowner dragged the Commissioner for Land Registration back to court, accusing the government official of defying a High Court order issued nearly a year ago.Richard Katongole has filed a contemp
The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kawempe-Kanyanya denied a mandatory bail application filed by jailed National Unity Platform’s Deputy Party Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is facing charges of incitement to violence. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Acting Chief Magistrate Doreen Ain
Arsenal fans in Rwahi, Ntungamo district, have turned their Premier League title celebrations into a force for community development, raising more than 100 iron sheets to support construction at Rukukuru–Rwahi Health Unit. The contribution was mobilized during a colourful celebration of Arsenal
Police in Bushenyi District are investigating the death of a 32-year-old man who was found hanging in a coffee plantation after leaving his home in the early hours of Saturday, with preliminary findings indicating he had a history of mental health challenges.A 32-year-old man has been foun
Tooro-A section of the Tooro community in Kampala and Fort Portal has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at collecting Shs2 million to refund the contribution reportedly extended by Tooro Kingdom towards the medical treatment of Prince David Kiijanangoma, who is currently seeking approximately
Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hurting small businesses.Mobile money has become one of Uganda’s most
National Unity Platform Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya delivers remarks after the unveiling of Paul Mwiru as the party’s candidate for Speaker in Kampala on May 1, 2026.The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has endorsed National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Paul Mwiru in today
