A man accused of impersonating a State House official and defrauding members of the public of more than Shs43 million has been remanded to prison as investigations into the alleged scam continue. The suspect, identified as Odwori, appeared in court where he was formally charged with obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 285…
Kampala’s newly elected Lord Mayor, Hon. Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo, has praised Bamulopa Sulaiman, Director of MK International School in Busega, for the school’s significant investments in student welfare and modern facilities. Hon. Balimwezo visited the school on February 10, 2026, during the official opening of newly upgraded facilities at the institution, which was established in…
The High Court has granted bail to Catholic priest Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, who faces charges of allegedly laundering Shs500 million. The ruling was delivered by Lady Justice Victoria Nakintu, who found that the accused met all legal requirements for bail, including presenting credible and substantial sureties. Justice Nakintu noted that Fr. Ssekabira had shown a…
KIRA, Wakiso District — Police in Kira Municipality have arrested 95 individuals during a series of intelligence-led operations targeting criminal gangs, drug-related offences, and violent crime across the rapidly expanding urban area. According to security officials, the operations focused on crime-prone neighbourhoods and suspected hideouts in Najjera, Bulindo, Kito, and surrounding communities. The coordinated raids…
The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Minsa Kabanda, has defended ongoing enforcement operations targeting street vendors, hawkers, unlicensed taxis, and boda boda riders in the city centre, describing the measures as necessary to restore order, improve cleanliness, and ease traffic congestion. Speaking during meetings with city stakeholders and residents, Kabanda stressed…