Amendment expands powers to demolish illegal buildings — Bwire
Sweeping reforms in Uganda’s construction sector are set to tighten enforcement of building standards following the President’s assent to the Building Control (Amendm...
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Zzimwe’s son, daughter face arrest over Shs 612m loan
In December 2012, businessman Arvind Patel sued Zzimwe Enterprises and its directors, Paul Kasagga and Josephine Kasagga, demanding Shs 612 million.Paul and Josephine are...
10 Killed in Manafwa, Buyende Motorcycle Crashes as Police Intensify Road Safety Crackdown
At least 10 people have died in two separate motorcycle crashes in eastern Uganda, with traffic police linking the fatalities to overloading, speeding, and reckless ridin...
Vendors Strike as Authorities Evict Taxi Operators from Balikyewuunya Roadside Market in Luweero
Business ground to a halt in Luweero’s Balikyewuunya roadside market after vendors went on strike protesting the eviction of taxi operators, with traders warning that t...
Police Bust Gambling Hotspots, Recover Gun in Wakiso
Police in Entebbe have recovered a pistol during an intelligence-led operation aimed at combating crime.The operation was conducted on Saturday across the areas of Wamala...
Police Recover Illegal Firearm in Entebbe Operation, Arrest 16 Suspects
Police in Entebbe Municipality have recovered an illegal pistol following an intelligence-led security operation conducted on April 11, 2026, across multiple locations in...
Landlord sentenced to 7 years in prison over building collapse that killed 52 tenants
Kenyan court has sentenced Samuel Kamau Karanja to seven years in prison over the 2016 building collapse in Huruma’s Ngei II Estate, Nairobi, which claimed 52 lives.Kar...
New valuation law introduces UGX 100 million fine for rogue practitioners
President Museveni assents to the Valuation Act 2025, introducing strict standards and fines of up to 100 million Shillings to regulate Uganda’s real estate sector.KAMP...
Mutundwe: Two Arrested Over Panga Robberies
Police in Nateete have arrested two suspects in connection with a series of panga robberies in Mutundwe, Kampala District.According to police, the incident occurred in th...
Road Crashes in Uganda Rise in 2025 as Fatalities Increase — Police Report
Uganda registered 4,602 fatal road crashes in 2025, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to 2024, according to the annual crime report released by the Uganda Police Force...