Uganda News

Police in Mayuge are investigating the suspected murder of a six-year-old boy found dead in an abandoned building after being...

Police are investigating the killing of an unidentified man found dead near Mutai Village along the Jinja-Kamuli Highway.

Police in Kamuli are investigating an accidental firearm discharge that injured two private security guards at Blue Light Guards premises.

High Court awards Malcolm Lukwiya Shs10m after finding he was unlawfully detained at Nalufenya for 16 days without court production.

Traffic Police plans digital road safety campaigns for boda boda riders as motorcycle crashes remain a leading cause of road...

Police recovered over 150 suspected stolen phones in Kampala and arrested several suspects linked to robbery and illegal handset trading.

Molly Katanga’s murder trial was adjourned after a courtroom dispute over medical photos forced the judge to walk off the...

Bugiri leaders say lack of underwear, maternity wear, stigma and distance are stopping some pregnant women from attending antenatal care.

UEDCL has ended contracts of seven senior managers who had been sent on forced leave amid investigations into workplace culture...

A Makerere University study estimates that 8,679 Kyambogo students have experienced or are facing sexual violence.

Uganda Law Society lawyers have asked the DPP to drop the misprision of treason charge against Erias Lukwago.

Parliament has reduced police deployment from 400 to about 200 officers after a security review and budget-saving push by Speaker...

Police in Luwero have arrested two New Life Secondary School staff after S4 student Nicholas Nakibinge died following an alleged...

Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has denied a misprision of treason charge and been remanded to Luzira Prison until...

Police in Arua have recovered 27 unregistered motorcycles during a theft investigation and asked owners to verify them at Arua...

Kanungu residents say the poor Kanyantorogo–Buhoma–Bwindi road is hurting tourism, trade, and safety near Bwindi National Park.

Uganda has proposed EPS reforms, including a 28-day payment window, Shs160,000 speeding fine and clearer 30km/h zones.

Lawyer Michael Aboneka has sued Stephen Okello over the continued suspension of several NGOs ordered to close before the January...

Human rights defenders have warned that Uganda could face deeper rule of law challenges if allegations of arbitrary arrests, unlawful...

ERA has started recruiting a new CEO to replace Ziria Tibalwa Waako, but insiders have raised concerns over transparency and...

Uganda has gone 11 days without a new Bundibugyo Ebola case as officials warn travelers against fake Ebola-free certificates.

Police in Masaka City have arrested 67 Congolese nationals at Sumayiya Church over alleged illegal entry and lack of immigration...

Police in Lira City have arrested 15 suspected ringleaders after boda boda riders blocked the Lira-Soroti Highway over a Shs35,000...

Uganda’s Judiciary says a funding shortfall has delayed hearings of 118 election petitions from the January 2026 General Election.

Erias Lukwago was taken from his Wakaliga home after reporting an attack, amid Besigye’s court case against Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Christopher Okello has appealed his conviction and death sentence over the killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development...

Museveni praised Chief Justice Zeija’s anti-corruption efforts as Moses Kazibwe Kawumi was sworn in as Deputy Chief Justice.

Otafiire has criticised Uganda Police leaders, citing ignored directives, alleged abuses, land disputes, promotions and a CCTV deal.

Police in Mbale are investigating the death of 19-year-old student Vanisa Namakoye, days after another teenage girl died in a...

Police in Kira have arrested one suspect and impounded taxi UAW 401G over suspected passenger robberies in Kampala Metropolitan Area.

UBTS says Uganda meets only 90% of blood demand, leaving some patients without supplies due to donor shortages and limited...

Arrest of a suspect in Sydney Gongodyo’s killing has renewed scrutiny of boda boda riders’ role in Uganda’s security networks.

Uganda’s 2026/27 budget prioritises agriculture, tourism, minerals, infrastructure, health, education and innovation.

Outgoing Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire criticises police officers for ignoring directives during ministry handover.

Police arrest three suspects in Salaama, Kampala, and recover 10 rounds of live ammunition, a toy pistol and other items.

Joel Ssenyonyi’s Opposition budget proposes Shs71.4 trillion for 2026/27, prioritising health, education, agriculture and institutions.

Fraud allegations have emerged in the Shs80b Cattle Restocking Programme, with some beneficiaries claiming their details were changed.

NEMA arrests three people during a Lubigi Wetland sweep as officials order returning families to vacate the protected area.

President Museveni says Uganda’s Ebola outbreak is under control after five days with no new cases, as confirmed cases remain...

Church of Uganda is preparing for Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba’s retirement and the election of its 10th archbishop.