Search Results

52-year-old real estate dealer suffocated to death by kidnappers with a polythene bag despite family paying Shs7 million of Shs19 million ransom demanded

52-year-old real estate dealer suffocated to death by kidnappers with a polythene bag despite family paying Shs7 million of Shs19 million ransom demanded

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

Ultimate Uganda

Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice amid reports of murder, robbery and theft in different parts of the country.Gongodyo, 27, was allegedly attacked by an

Ultimate Uganda

No strike at Katakwi High School, Head Teacher Opule clarifies

No strike at Katakwi High School, Head Teacher Opule clarifies

The head teacher commended the school’s management team and security personnel for their swift intervention, which he said helped maintain calm and order within the institution.Katakwi High School Head Teacher Joseph Opule has assured parents and guardians that learning activities are co

Ultimate Uganda

Let Etania enjoy her success, stop creating baseless ritual narratives – Lynda Ddane

Let Etania enjoy her success, stop creating baseless ritual narratives – Lynda Ddane

Lynda Ddane has rubbished claims that Etania’s recent success is backed by ritual sacrifice and urged people to let her enjoy her success because she has worked hard for it.A few weeks ago, an unidentified man appeared on a YouTube interview, alleging that popular DJ and entertainer Etan

Ultimate Uganda

Kakiri Police Bust Suspected Motorcycle Theft Ring, Recover Stolen Bikes

Kakiri Police Bust Suspected Motorcycle Theft Ring, Recover Stolen Bikes

Police at Kakiri have arrested four suspects and recovered three suspected stolen motorcycles following a successful operation conducted in Kisenyi Cell, Kakiri Town Council, Wakiso District. The operation, which took place on June 5, 2026, is part of ongoing efforts by the police to crack down o

Ultimate Uganda

Uganda Strengthens Efforts to Establish African Humanitarian Agency in Kampala

Uganda Strengthens Efforts to Establish African Humanitarian Agency in Kampala

The commitment was highlighted during the 1,350th session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held in Addis Ababa, where member states convened to discuss the growing challenges of refugees, internally displaced persons, and humanitarian assistance on the continent.Addr

Ultimate Uganda

Kalangala taxi operators park vehicles over new Masaka route rules

Kalangala taxi operators park vehicles over new Masaka route rules

section of drivers with their taxis parked at Kalangala District headquarters on June 5, 2026 in protest against new operating guidelines. Photo | David Sekayinga A section of taxi drivers on the Kalangala–Masaka route have suspended operations over new guidelines they say will cut daily

Ultimate Uganda

How border districts are fighting Ebola

How border districts are fighting Ebola

the busy dusty border towns of Lia and Odramacaku, both in Arua City, traders are sighted crossing from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Uganda using illegal border entry points. Some are crossing using the designated routes with UPDF soldiers patrolling the areas as a measure to control the

Ultimate Uganda

M7 Govt Parts with Billions to Buy Out Magic Parking Owner, Newly-Acquired Land to be Used to Expand Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Headquarters

M7 Govt Parts with Billions to Buy Out Magic Parking Owner, Newly-Acquired Land to be Used to Expand Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Headquarters

For many years, Kampala tycoon Mbaba, who is synonymous with the list of wealthy Baganda with lots of ‘old money,’ has owned and operated Magic Car Parking, which is one of the most famous ones in Uganda’s capital.Located on the large vacant plot of land lying between Theatre Labonit

Ultimate Uganda

MP Madina Nsereko urges new KCCA leadership to prioritise service delivery in Kawempe South

MP Madina Nsereko urges new KCCA leadership to prioritise service delivery in Kawempe South

The MP for Kawempe South, Madina Ntale Nsereko, has called on the new leadership of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to urgently address service delivery challenges affecting residents in her constituency.Speaking to Bbeg Media on Saturday morning, Nsereko said the new City Hall l

Ultimate Uganda