KAMPALA, Uganda — Motorists using the Nateete–Nakawuka Road corridor should prepare for significant traffic disruptions beginning Friday as the Ministry of Works and Transport closes a section of the road for drainage construction.The ministry announced Wednesday that the stretch betwe
Uganda has unveiled its first electric commuter bus service in the capital, marking an early step in a nationwide plan to modernise urban transport and cut emissions through electrification.The service, unveiled by Works and Transport Minister Edward Katumba Wamala, introduces the first op
Police in Soroti City are investigating a tragic traffic crash that took the life of 30-year-old Esther Agato near the Lale Road Junction along the Soroti-Lira Highway.The incident occurred around 12:25 PM on Monday, April 11th, 2026, and involved a Sino Truck Howo trailer, with registrati
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kampala woke under watch, with guns in nearly every direction. Armed soldiers and police officers lined major roads and streets before sunrise.Along the Northern Bypass, each roundabout held clusters of security personnel. Tents stood beside armoured vehicles, while
Kumi Central Police Station is holding a government driver in connection with a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a boda boda rider and left another person seriously injured. The accident occurred on the night of May 9, 2026, at Abubur Cell along the Kumi-Mbale road.The suspect has been i
Transport and business activity in Kaliro District have been severely disrupted after heavy rains rendered several key roads impassable, residents and district officials told Monitor on Thursday.Residents said the already poor road network has further deteriorated during the rainy season,
Next Media staff celebrated sports broadcaster Andrew Kabuura’s return to Kampala after his historic UEFA Champions League semi-final hosting role on SuperSport, marking a milestone moment for Ugandan sports journalism and internal company culture.The atmosphere at the Next Media Park on
Police in Busia District shot and arrested a 40-year-old man on Thursday morning after he allegedly attempted to attack officers with a panga at the Busia Police Station. The suspect, identified as Godfrey Were, alias Nasaye, reportedly arrived at the station pretending to file a report before su
Those were the final words spoken by 28-year-old bodaboda rider Abdallah Chambo before he picked up two passengers his colleagues had already refused to carry over safety concerns.Hours later, he was found dead, his throat slit, in a brutal killing that has shocked residents of Handeni Dis
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced urgent measures to support traders whose goods have been unfairly withheld by so-called “container leaders,” following a surge in public outcry and complaints of undelivered merchandise.In a public notice published Thursday, URA manageme
