Armed men shoot at two in Lweza
Kajansi Police Division is investigating an aggravated robbery that took place yesterday at Lweza Cell A, Ndejje Division, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso District. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, two unidentified men riding a red Haojue motorcycle (registration number UGG 774A) attacked a parked Toyota
Five Dead, 21 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Kampala-Bombo Road
Atleast five people have been confirmed dead and21 others injured in a road crash that occurred last night, March 5, 2025, at Mayanja Valley along the Kampala-Bombo Road. According to Kituma Rusoke, the police spokesperson, the crash involved nine motor vehicles (UBQ 745N T/Noah, UAY 704B T/Hiace, UAT 652K
Two Perish in Sunrise Hotel Inferno
At least two people have been reportedly died in the Sunrise Hotel inferno, Daily Star has learned. According to Patrick Onyango, the deputy spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, rescue teams remain at the scene, working to access all rooms and assess the extent of the damage. However, their efforts are
EC, Police Meet Over Violence in Kawempe By-Election Campaigns
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has met with senior leadership of the Uganda Police Force, headed by Director of Operations AIGP Frank Mwesigwa, to address the ongoing clampdown on opposition campaigns in the Kawempe by-election. Over the weekend, political campaigns for the Kawempe North
Why Museveni Approved Copyright Management System for Ugandan Artists
Yesterday, President Museveni gave green light to a Copyright Management System to protect musicians and ensure they earn from their work. “Now technology should be able to tell us who has played my song and where,” said President Museveni during a meeting in Rwakitura with top officials & musicians, including
Parliamentary Press Body Calls for Investigation into Brutal Attack on Top TV Journalist
The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) has condemned the brutal attack on Top TV journalist Miracle Ibra. The journalist was assaulted while covering the conclusion of candidate nominations ahead of the Kawempe North by-election. Miracle Ibra was reporting on the nomination of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi
Speaker Anita Among Mourns Former IGP John Cossy Odomel
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has expressed her sorrow over the passing of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel. According to IGP Abas Byakagaba, Odomel passed away last week in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
