Kampala, Uganda — Police under the Uganda Police Force have arrested 28 suspects during coordinated security operations conducted across several areas in Kampala and Mukono District. The operations were carried out under the jurisdictions of Kira Road Division, Kira Division, and Mukono District in locations including Kamwokya, Kyanja, Kisaasi, Kitifumba Shimoni, Kira Taxi Park, Mbalwa–Namugongo,…
Kampala, Uganda — Police, in collaboration with other sister security agencies, have carried out a series of coordinated disruptive operations across several policing areas in a continued effort to crack down on rising criminality. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the operations targeted criminal hideouts and black spots associated…
The Joint Task Force (JTF) carried out a series of coordinated operations across Wakiso District and Kampala on 16 February 2026, resulting in the arrest of more than 250 suspects in a major anti-crime crackdown. The operations targeted areas identified as crime hotspots, including Nansana West Ward, Kyebando, Gganda, and other parts of Nansana Municipality…
Legendary Congolese gospel music group Makoma is set to make a long-awaited return to Uganda, thrilling fans with a live concert in Kampala after 25 years away. The performance is part of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of New Vision, one of Uganda’s leading media groups. The highly anticipated event will take place on March…
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…