UPDATE ON THE KAPCHORWA FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC CRASH

The Uganda Police Force provides an update on the fatal road traffic crash that occurred on 16 July 2026 at Chekwatit Village along the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road. The crash involved an Isuzu bus transporting pupils and staff of King David Junior School on an educational trip to Sipi Falls. Regrettably, 24 people, including the bus driver, […]

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UPDATE ON THE FATAL ROAD CRASH INVOLVING PUPILS OF KING DAVID JUNIOR SCHOOL

The death toll from the tragic road crash involving pupils of King David Junior School, which occurred at Kaserem along the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road, has risen to 24 after three more pupils succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash while receiving medical treatment. As of this evening: – 24 fatalities have been confirmed. – 18 bodies […]

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21 FATALITIES COMFIRMED IN KAPCHORWA SCHOOL BUS CRASH

We wish to confirm that, following the fatal road traffic crash that occurred yesterday evening at Chekwatit Village, Kimawa Parish, Kawowo Sub-county, Kapchorwa District, a total of 21 people, comprising 20 pupils and one adult, have so far been confirmed dead. The crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UA 108BQ, belonging to King David […]

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POLICE RECOVER OVER UGX 54 MILLION IN SUSPECTED STOLEN CASH, ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS

Police in Nansana have arrested four suspects and recovered more than UGX 54 million in cash, along with several other items, in connection with the alleged theft of UGX 200 million from a residence in Lugazi. The operation followed intelligence received in the early hours of 16th July 2026 indicating that two men were moving […]

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UGANDA POLICE CLARIFIES ON ALLEGED ILLEGAL EVICTION AT MBUYA

The Uganda Police Force has taken note of a video circulating on social media in which a woman alleges that she was illegally evicted from her property by police officers at Mbuya, Kampala. The Force clarifies that the eviction was carried out on 13th July 2026 at Plots 55 and 56, Ismael Road, Mbuya, following […]

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Police Recover 723 Suspected Stolen Mobile Phones in Intelligence-Led Operation at Cooper Complex

Following an increase in cases of phone theft and snatching within the Kampala Metropolitan area, the Uganda Police Force on 14th July 2026 conducted an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected handlers of stolen mobile phones. The operation was carried out at Cooper Complex in Kampala, where a total of 12 shops were searched. During the operation, […]

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POLICE OPERATION AT COOPER COMPLEX LEADS TO RECOVERY OF OVER 300 SUSPECTED STOLEN MOBILE PHONES

Kampala Metropolitan Police has today conducted an operation at Cooper Complex in Kampala’s Central Business District following intelligence indicating that the building had become a hub for individuals involved in the theft and sale of suspected stolen mobile phones. During the operation, police recovered over 300 suspected stolen mobile phones and arrested 30 suspects who […]

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STATEMENT ON FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC CRASH IN NAWANGISA, BUGWERI DISTRICT

The Police in Bugweri are investigating a fatal road traffic crash that claimed one life and left 15 people injured. The crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UA 551ED, and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer, registration number UBB 269V. The bus, owned by Amuria High School, was transporting students from St. Paul Secondary School, Katakwi, […]

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Suspect Arrested Over Alleged Theft in Nateete

Police in Nateete are holding a male suspect in connection with the alleged theft of cash from his employers. The suspect has been identified as Kayaga Rayan, who allegedly posed as Namirembe Rukia while seeking employment as a domestic worker. Preliminary investigations indicate that he disguised himself as a female in order to secure employment. […]

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POLICE RECOVER SUSPECTED STOLEN PROPERTY AS MANHUNT FOR BURGLARY SUSPECT INTENSIFIES IN BUGIRI

Police in Bugiri are hunting for a suspect identified only as Teete in connection with allegations of burglary and theft committed in Kimombasa Cell, Ndifakulya Parish, Western Division, Bugiri Municipality. On the night of 12th July 2026, unknown assailants broke into the residence of a complainant in Kimombasa Cell and stole a mattress, two pairs […]

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