Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has issued a comprehensive set of security and public safety guidelines ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off today, June 11, and is jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. World cup trophy The police said the month-long tournament is expected to draw large crowds to bars, hotels, restaurants, sports lounges, …

Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has officially launched road maintenance and rehabilitation works in Ntunda Sub-county, commissioning the improvement of Namukupa Road and other key community access roads as part of his First 100 Days Service Drive. The initiative is expected to see the rehabilitation and maintenance of more than 35 kilometres of roads across Ntunda Sub-county, aimed …

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN– The recent decision by Spotify to remove tens of thousands of fraudulent podcasts promoting illegal online pharmacies has once again drawn global attention to a growing challenge in the digital age: the battle between technological innovation and digital abuse. According to recent investigations, the streaming giant was compelled to take action after media reports revealed that bad actors …

KAMPALA, Uganda — The formal handover of the Office of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation) from Hon. John Mulimba to Hon. Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune marks more than a routine transition within government. It signals the continuation of a strategic portfolio that sits at the heart of Uganda’s economic diplomacy, regional integration agenda, and engagement with neighboring …

KAMPALA, Uganda — The death of Uganda Rugby Cranes star Sydney Gongodyo and the viral footage of a violent daylight robbery in Kampala have reignited a national conversation about crime, public safety, and the effectiveness of law enforcement in one of East Africa’s most stable countries.For decades, Uganda has often been cited as a relatively secure nation within a turbulent …

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s latest cabinet and diplomatic reshuffle, announced on 10 June 2026 through an official communiqué from Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin, represents more than a routine administrative exercise. It offers insight into how Kigali is positioning itself for the next phase of national development while simultaneously recalibrating its engagement with an increasingly complex international order.   The …

Kampala– Police has confirmed the arrest of Kabugo Henry, a 21-year-old boda boda rider and resident of Old Kira–Kisenyi, to face charges related to murder of Rugby Cranes Star Sylvester Gongodyo. Suspect: Kabugo Henry “Preliminary investigations indicate that Kabugo Henry was captured in video footage of the incident wearing a blue reflector jacket and concealing his face with a black …

Mukono District has strengthened its commitment to agricultural transformation and value addition through the commissioning of a Coffee Production Unit, Coffee Scanning Facility, and Coffee Processing Unit aimed at improving coffee quality, productivity, and farmers’ incomes across the district. Some of the soil testing kits. The facilities were officially commissioned by Mukono District Chairperson Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome together with …

The government has pledged to review the National Education and Training for Health Policy following widespread concerns over a controversial provision proposing the removal of allowances for medical interns, a move critics say could severely disrupt Uganda’s public healthcare system.This follows strong objections from the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, who warned that scrapping intern allowances would undermine hospital …

The High Court in Mukono has ordered state operatives, police officers, and local officials to compensate a farmer over a series of constitutional rights violations arising from a disputed land eviction in Naggalama, Mukono District, including unlawful assault, detention, and failure by authorities to act on reported crimes.The court directed LC I Chairperson of Wanjeyo-Kalagala-Kito Village, George William Ssembatya, and …