Mukono — Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has revealed that President Yoweri Museveni approved nearly Shs1 billion to facilitate overseas medical treatment for Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze, whose long-term health complications stem from injuries sustained during a violent incident in Parliament in 2017. Addressing supporters as President Museveni campaigned in Mukono District on December…
Police are investigating two separate cases of suspected arson reported in Wakiso and Mukono districts, both of which occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026. According to a press statement issued on January 2, 2026, by the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the incidents…
Mukono — Police in Mukono District are investigating a tragic case of rash and neglect that led to the death of Ssegawa Asse, a 40-year-old resident of Butinindi, Terere Parish, Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council. According to preliminary investigations, Ssegawa fell ill about three weeks ago while at his family’s ancestral home. Instead of seeking medical attention,…
Gayaza — The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) campaign trail has faced fresh disruption after police reportedly blocked the party’s advance team from accessing Gayaza Town, forcing a temporary halt to their scheduled activities. In a brief statement, the party said: “Reports coming in of police blocking the FDC campaign team from accessing Gayaza. Still…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has sounded the alarm over the growing threat of vandalism targeting critical power infrastructure, following a major incident that led to the collapse of two high-voltage transmission towers along the 132kV Owen Falls–Mukono North–Namanve South line. According to UEDCL, the vandalism—discovered earlier this week—caused significant damage, disrupted electricity…