Uganda: Ugandan soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) in Somalia joined the rest of the world to mark World Blood Donor Day by organizing a blood donation exercise at the Level One Field Hospital in Mogadishu. The event, held under the theme “Give Blood, Give... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kifunjo Cell, Eastern Division in Rukungiri Municipality, are expressing growing frustration over a rise in theft targeting people traveling from Rukungiri town to Kifunjo village. Speaking to our news reporter on June 10, residents including Nabasa Godfrey and John Turyahikayo revealed that the increasing cases of theft... Read More
Kisoro: The number of refugees at Nyakabande Transit Centre in Kisoro District has dropped from over 6,000 to about 1,000 following a massive influx in April 2025 due to ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This development was confirmed by the Kisoro Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Robert... Read More
National: The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), together with the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI), joined the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations in marking World Environment Day. The main event was held at... Read More
Kampala: Police in Kampala have confirmed that a total of 129 criminal cases were registered during this year’s Namugongo Martyrs’ Day celebrations, resulting in the arrest of 96 individuals. The incidents ranged from theft to attempted sexual assault, marring what was otherwise a relatively peaceful pilgrimage compared to previous years.... Read More
Rukiga: Two police officers attached to Muhanga Police Station in Rukiga district are in trouble after a video clip showing them allegedly extorting money went viral on social media on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The officers have been identified as No. 73027 Police Constable Akech Gorrete and No. 77063 Police... Read More
Rukungiri: Three individuals are behind bars after being arrested for allegedly assaulting Eliab Keinamura for not supporting Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, who is eyeing the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary seat. The suspects Aaron Nuwamanya, Emmanuel Nuwamanya, and another identified only as Santos are all residents of Rukungiri Municipality. According to police,... Read More
Kampala: The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) counter-terrorism unit this morning on June 3, intercepted and neutralized two armed terrorists in Munyonyo, an upscale suburb of Kampala. According to the Acting Director of Defence Public Information Colonel Chris Magezi, the operation was intelligence-led and successfully eliminated the threat before any... Read More
National: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, which allows armed civilians who commit murder to be tried in the General Court Martial. He made these remarks on May 21, during a meeting with leaders from the entire Greater... Read More
National: Seventy-nine Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have completed a Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training course. The training was conducted by the United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) in partnership with the United Nations Support Office. It... Read More