Pharmacists and individuals taking a commonly prescribed hypertension medication are being urged to immediately inspect their packaging. Crescent Pharma Limited is withdrawing one batch of Ramipril 5mg Capsules as a precautionary step following a potential production fault that may have resulted
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has carried out a one-day free medical outreach in Kamwokya, Kampala, as part of activities leading up to International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8, 2026, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.The medical camp, held at KCCA Primary School Kamwok
New York, March 7: A Pakistani man has been convicted of plotting with Iran to assassinate US President Donald Trump in a verdict handed down coincidentally while Washington and Tehran are locked in a war. A Federal jury on Friday found Asif Merchant guilty of trying to hire hitmen to kill
LAMWO, Uganda – Police in Lamwo District have dealt a significant blow to an organised criminal network, arresting two key suspects linked to a spate of motorcycle thefts in the Lira and Gulu areas. The operation has led to the recovery of several stolen motorcycles and a collection of conceale
Safeboda for instance, questioned how riders from areas such as Najjera or Kira would complete trips to destinations within the central business district if bodabodas are prohibited from accessing key areas.Stakeholders in Kampala’s transport sector have raised questions about the implem
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
Equity Bank has temporarily closed its Oasis branch in Kampala due to flooding in the area and says it will reopen once it is safe to resume operations.Equity Bank has temporarily closed its Oasis branch in Kampala after flooding disrupted operations in the area.The bank informed cu
Jinja, Uganda: Police in Jinja District have launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked a general merchandise shop and stole Shs2.5 million and other valuables during a violent raid in Muguluka West Zone, Kagoma Town Council.The robbery occurred on Thursday night at around 8:45pm, s
Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested a suspected robber targeting bank customers using motorcycles.According to a statement issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire on Friday, 6th March, 2026, the suspect has been identified as Wagaba Hussen, a 27-y
As the city gradually returns to normal with the removal of street vendors, now is the perfect time to reorganize the transportation sector as well. I understand it might take some time to fully eliminate the street vendors, but the progress so far is promising. Recent efforts to streamline city
