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KCCA Launches Nighttime Deep Clean of Kampala Streets

KCCA Launches Nighttime Deep Clean of Kampala Streets

Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki called it a shared responsibility for a cleaner city, following vendor evictions that revealed grimy surfaces after rainsRoad Washing Operations Intensify in Push for Cleaner Kampala Under Weyonje InitiativeKampala Capital City Authority (KC

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Motorists warned of diversions as works begin on Namugongo–Misindye–Seeta road

Motorists warned of diversions as works begin on Namugongo–Misindye–Seeta road

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that maintenance works on the 6km Namugongo–Misindye–Seeta road in Mukono district will start on March 12, 2026 and may last up to 12 months, with possible traffic diversions during construction.The Ministry of Works and Transport has a

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Heavy Rains Paralyse Traffic in Kampala as Floodwaters Cover Major Roads

Heavy Rains Paralyse Traffic in Kampala as Floodwaters Cover Major Roads

KAMPALA, Uganda — Heavy rains that pounded Kampala early Thursday morning flooded several roads and disrupted the morning commute, leaving motorists stranded and traffic moving slowly in different parts of the city.Some of the worst flooding was reported along Port Bell Road in Nakawa, w

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Two Killed in Deadly Bus Crash on Mbarara–Bushenyi Road

Two Killed in Deadly Bus Crash on Mbarara–Bushenyi Road

BUSHENYI, Uganda — Two people died on the spot, while several others sustained injuries, following a fatal road accident involving a passenger bus and a Toyota Noah along the Mbarara–Bushenyi Road in Rwentuha Town Council, Bushenyi District.The crash involved a Tausi bus traveling from

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Armed Suspects Arrested Near Petrol Station After Alert from Private Security

Armed Suspects Arrested Near Petrol Station After Alert from Private Security

Police in Kampala Metropolitan Area have arrested two suspects who were found armed with a panga near Total petrol station in Kabuusu on the night of 26th February 2026. The arrest followed a timely alert from a private security officer who noticed suspicious movement around the petrol station an

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DAYBREAK HORROR: Six Killed in Fiery Bus–Truck Collision on Kiboga–Hoima Highway

DAYBREAK HORROR: Six Killed in Fiery Bus–Truck Collision on Kiboga–Hoima Highway

Six people have died in a devastating road crash that occurred at daybreak in Kyakabuga Village, Kyankwanzi District, after a passenger bus and a cargo truck collided head-on along the Kiboga–Hoima Highway.The accident involved a bus, registration number UBQ 595G, which was travelling fr

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Mirai Insurance Doubles Down on Digital Sticker Education

Mirai Insurance Doubles Down on Digital Sticker Education

Joseph Nsubuga, chief executive officer of Mirai Insurance Uganda, said the company is focused on simplifying this change for all motorists, regardless of their technical proficiency.KAMPALA, Uganda — Mirai Insurance has launched an extensive educational campaign to assist motorists as t

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Kampala on Edge as Murders and Street Gangs Fuel Rising Fear

Kampala on Edge as Murders and Street Gangs Fuel Rising Fear

For many residents, the killings are not being viewed as isolated tragedies. They have instead sharpened an anxiety that has been quietly building across the Kampala Metropolitan Area, a sense that violence is creeping closer to spaces once considered safe.In the last two weeks, Greater Ka

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Police break silence on rising crime fears in Kampala, Wakiso

Police break silence on rising crime fears in Kampala, Wakiso

Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said the force is aware of growing public concern over rising crime in Kampala and Wakiso and urged residents to use police hotlines as security operations intensify.Police have said they are aware of concerns raised on social media about the rising crime

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Eight Killed in Fatal Crash Along Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway

Eight Killed in Fatal Crash Along Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway

KIRUHURA, Uganda — Eight people have died in a tragic road crash along the Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway in Kiruhura District, police have confirmed.According to police in Rwizi Region, the fatal accident occurred at around 6:30pm on Friday at Kibega I Village. The crash involved a white

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