Key government agencies, including the Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), the Ministry of East African Affairs, and Parliament, have requested additional funding totalling hundreds of billions of shillings in the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper, presented to the Budget Committee by Remigio Achia, Vice Chairperson of the Committee. The UPF is…
The Uganda Police Force has arrested at least 111 suspects in a series of disruptive operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks within the Kampala Metropolitan Area and neighbouring districts. In a statement issued on Sunday, the police said the operations are part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse, robbery, theft and other unlawful activities…
Security agencies have assured the public that the security situation in the Kampala Metropolitan Area remains stable ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026. According to the police, elections will be held for the positions of Lord Mayor, Lord Councillors, and District Chairperson, prompting heightened security operations and joint deployments…
The Uganda Police Force has assured the public that security across the country remains stable, urging businesses and residents to continue their daily activities without fear. In statements issued on Saturday, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, the police spokesperson, said the current police deployment is purely preventive and aimed at protecting lives and property. “The streets are…
Police have denied claims that National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been arrested, saying security deployment around his home in Magere is purely precautionary and aimed at preventing disorder. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke dismissed reports circulating on social media that Kyagulanyi had been apprehended, describing them as…