Uganda news

In a catastrophic incident that unfolded in Kampala today, a fierce fire engulfed the City House shopping centre, causing extensive damage and sending shockwaves through the city. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning 11th December 2023, left authorities scrambling to contain the blaze and minimize its impact on the bustling commercial hub. The fire, believed to have started in ...

President Yoweri Museveni continues to demonstrate unwavering determination in the face of mounting pressure from the United States, as the nation finds itself at the receiving end of tightened sanctions. Despite these measures, Museveni remains steadfast and determined to steer Uganda forward. In recent months, the United States has increasingly tightened its sanctions on Uganda, aiming to express its disagreement ...

The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Uganda’s Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija over allegations of torture in the country’s correctional facilities. In a December 8 statement, the US says since 2005 when Byabashaija was appointed as prisons boss, members of the Uganda Prisons Service have engaged in torture. This is in addition to other serious human ...

The Police in Tororo District have shot and killed a 26-year-old man identified as Godfrey Odoi for allegedly attacking and injuring a police officer on duty. Odoi, a resident of Poti cell in Iyolwa Town Council, was involved in a confrontation with Francis Musamali, the officer in charge of Iyolwa police post in the eastern district on Tuesday. Reports indicate ...

Police in Rubirizi District are investigating the circumstances under which a 21-year-old, Deus Kiiza hanged himself in his mother’s house on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. Marcial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi police spokesperson, confirmed the incident. He also identified Kiiza as a resident of Nyakatunga II cell, Mugyera Parish, Katanda Sub County. According to Tumusiime, Kiiza left home around 9:00 AM ...