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…
State House has dismissed claims that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s convoy caused the severe traffic gridlock that paralysed sections of the Kampala–Masaka Road in Mpigi, describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday, State House said while the delays experienced by motorists were regrettable, it was inaccurate to attribute them…
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…
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…
Amudat – Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has reported an alleged attempted murder incident after claiming that police fired live bullets at his vehicle during campaign activities in Amudat District, Karamoja sub-region. According to Mafabi, the incident occurred in Kalita Sub-county while his convoy was preparing to hold a rally…