Police in Kampala are investigating a robbery and assault incident that occurred at Chezz Boss Mutoto Bar in Munyonyo on December 27, 2025, in which several patrons were attacked and robbed of their mobile phones. According to a statement issued by the Kampala Metropolitan Police, preliminary findings indicate that a group of suspects descended on…
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Dr Sarah Bireete, a lawyer and human rights defender, following a security operation at her residence on Tuesday. In a statement posted on X, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said Dr Bireete, who is the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), is…
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…