Uganda news

In Nakasongola, a dark cloud looms over Ekitangala Primary School as police launch an investigation into the shocking case of a shamba boy identified as Peter Mayanja, accused of defiling eight young pupils aged between 7 and 13 years. Savannah Region Police Spokesperson, ASP Sam Twineamaizima, reveals the harrowing timeline of abuse that unfolded between 2023 and July 2024, painting ...

In response to the recent surge of violent disorder and arrests in various UK towns and cities, an urgent gathering is set to take place at Downing Street on Monday. The unsettling wave of unrest, marked by vicious attacks on asylum seekers and a disturbing escalation of violence, has spurred the UK government into swift action. While addressing the nation ...

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire has asked government workers to allow authorities to audit them if they are not corrupt. The Minister made these remarks while at Bwebajja in Wakiso district where different Police Officers graduated in different levels of education. According to Otafiire, these government officials should not refuse to be audited if they have ...

The Kampala City Traders Association ( KACITA ) strike goes beyond a mere business disruption, reflecting profound frustrations within the trading community that demand the government’s attention. Comprising a significant portion of Uganda’s business sector, KACITA holds sway over the country’s economy. Noted senior economist Dr. Paul Wabiga emphasizes that while the strike’s urban impact may seem limited, its immediate ...

In a daring rescue operation, the Kampala Metropolitan Police successfully rescued a 40-year-old South African national, Mr Amos Masoga Morubura, who had been abducted and subjected to torture in Uganda. The harrowing incident took place in Bandogo Zone, Makindye Division, in the bustling capital city of Kampala on July 31. According to Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the KMP deputy spokesperson, Mr ...