The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the roadmap for the long-awaited LC 1 elections, with polling scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.According to the commission, the elections will be conducted in all 71,214 villages across Uganda under the multiparty political system.The e
Gold scams in Uganda are becoming increasingly violent, with criminals now using firearms, abductions and killings instead of relying only on fake documents to defraud buyers.The latest case involves Jama Munyaradzi, a British-Zimbabwean national who was allegedly robbed of $600 and killed
Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases continue to rise in Uganda. Kampala Metropolitan Police have recorded three high-profile kidnappings over the past two m
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed that in April 2026, the Supervised Financial Institutions approved loans worth UGX2.053Trn out of the requested UGX4.074Trn, translating into an approval rate of 50.4 percent.The details are contained in the Performanc
Amos Bagonza, the LCV councillor for Makerere University Ward, today led a group of youth to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) headquarters demanding the release of a list of KCCA employees and their respective responsibilities.The group said their action followed a petition submitted
Police in Kyenjojo are holding two suspects accused of orchestrating the kidnap of a seven- year -old boy and later killed him after demanding ransom.Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke told journalists on Monday that Osber Turinayo was kidnapped on June,12 from Kisoroma village, Kitongore parish
Territorial Police in Nebbi District are investigating two suspects arrested in a joint intelligence-led operation on 19 June 2026 over possession of military and government stores. The operation was conducted by a combined team comprising Police, UPDF (SFC), ISO, DIS and local leaders in Nebbi M
Residents of Nyalugogo Cell in Kabujogera Town Council in Kitagwenda District have been plunged into fear after rowdy people believed to be students of Kitagwenda High School attacked the area following the alleged murder of their colleague.It is believed that the attack was triggered by t
Armed Karamojong warriors on Sunday morning ambushed a boda boda rider in Ligot Village, Loyoro Sub-county, Kaabong District, robbing him of a mobile phone and cash. The incident occurred at about 8:30 am when 15 armed warriors reportedly attacked Joseph Lomoe, 21, a boda boda rider.The as
Brazilian midfielder confirms move is 'almost done' as United invests £34 million to rebuild its engine roomEderson, the Brazilian midfielder who has spent the last several seasons anchoring Atalanta’s midfield in Serie A, confirmed that his transfer to Manchester United is nearly compl
