Passenger Train to Cross the Nile Again as URC Prepares Kampala–Jinja Service

The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has announced that preparations are in their final stages to reintroduce passenger train services between Kampala and Jinja, with the service expected to begin before the end of 2026. According to URC, the Kampala–Jinja passenger service will initially operate as a weekend service, with trains departing Kampala on Fridays and […]

Three More Arrested in Kampala Motorcycle Robbery Crackdown

Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested three additional suspects and impounded a motorcycle in an ongoing operation targeting a gang accused of using motorcycles to rob people carrying large sums of money. The latest operation was conducted on September 28, 2026, according to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire. Police identified the suspects as Kawooya […]

Balimwezo Leads in Kampala Mayoral Race as Tallying Drags On

Security personnel, including soldiers and police officers, spent several minutes calming tensions at the Kampala District tally centre located at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), where candidates and their agents protested against some of the results being read. Error on Ballot Papers Forces Voting Suspension in Mukono Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of the National Unity Platform […]

President Museveni Launches 2024 CHAN

Speaking at the event, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, President Museveni emphasized the role of peace and infrastructure development in making Uganda a suitable host for such a prestigious tournament. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kampala where he has revealed East Africa’s readiness to co-host the Continental Tournament. […]

President Museveni Pledges One Billion Per Ghetto Structure in Kampala

“Kampala will receive sh5bn for ghetto-specific programs across its five divisions,” he said, adding that this is over and above the existing PDM allocations. Mukono NRM Candidate Attempted to Steal Guns from Police, Says Deputy RDC President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to increase government funding for ghetto-based wealth creation initiatives, by raising allocations from […]

Daughter to Besigye’s Co-Accused Joins Politics to Fight Unfriendly Laws

As of now, a cross section of politicians from many parties have expressed interest in running for Malende’s parliamentary seat. Some of them include; Zahara Luyirika, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) speaker of NUP, Winfred Nankandi (NUP), Amina Nanziri Lukanga, former Resident City Commissioner for Kampala, expressed interest in the NRM party ticket. UPDF Soldier […]

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