The Uganda Police Force has reaffirmed that the country remains calm and secure following the Christmas festivities, while issuing strict guidelines to govern fireworks displays and public celebrations ahead of the New Year 2026. In a press release dated December 29, 2025, police said the overall security situation during Christmas was peaceful, with no major…
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly rejected police warnings against the party’s use of the Ugandan national flag during ongoing election campaigns, saying its actions are lawful and aimed at promoting patriotism rather than violating the law. Speaking on Monday, NUP spokesperson and Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi dismissed claims that…
Police have issued a public warning urging Ugandans to observe the law governing the use of the National Flag, amid growing concern over its widespread and, in some cases, improper display. Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma stated that the use of the National Flag is regulated under the National Flag and Armorial Ensigns Act, which clearly…
Uganda Police have reported a comparatively lower number of road traffic crashes during the 2025 festive season despite increased travel volumes, according to a traffic safety update covering the period December 22 to 28, 2025. In a statement released on Monday, the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety noted that while lives were lost and…
The Uganda Police Force has issued a traffic advisory following heavy congestion along the Mpigi section of the Kampala–Masaka highway, urging motorists to use alternative routes to ease traffic flow and enhance road safety. In a statement released on Tuesday, police said motorists heading to Kampala have been diverted to use the Kasanje–Nakawuka route, while…