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
Rukungiri: A fire outbreak caused by an electric short circuit has destroyed property worth millions of shillings in Omukagana Trading Centre, Katungu Cell, Rwakirungura Parish, Buyanja Sub-county in Rukungiri District. According to the Vice Chairperson of Omukagana Trading Centre and one of the eyewitnesses Musasizi Benon, the fire broke out... Read More
Kabale: A 13-year-old girl has died after being electrocuted by a low-hanging power line in Kihumuro Village, Katookye Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Kabale District. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at around midday. The deceased, identified as Comfort Ainembabazi, was a Primary Six pupil at Kengoma Primary School... Read More
National: President Museveni’s son and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed that opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi’s chief civilian bodyguard, Edward Ssebufu, commonly known as Eddie Mutwe, is in military custody days after he was allegedly abducted by security operatives in Mukono District. In a series of... Read More