A disability advocacy group is pressing Uganda's government to take immediate action on road safety after a fatal crash in Kiryandongo District killed at least 40 people. The Amputee Self-Help Network Uganda, which assists people who have lost limbs or suffered permanent injuries from traffic collisions, said the nation needs to rethink its approach to preventing deaths and supporting survivors. Charlotte Kangume, who co-founded the organization and survived a crash herself, said 14 Ugandans die daily on the roads, which amounts to losing a full taxi of passengers every day.
Annual road fatalities have jumped from 4,159 in 2022 to 5,144 in 2024, representing an 80.2 percent rise since 2014. Motorcycle taxi accidents alone generate over...
Ugandan authorities tracked down two suspects in a businessman's murder by using the nation's digital vehicle surveillance network to locate the stolen car driven from the crime scene. Police say Anthony Mutinisa, age 53, was fatally shot on Aug. 25, 2025, and the attacker fled in his black Toyota Land Cruiser V8. Investigators quickly activated the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System and traced the vehicle to Katwe Cell in Kihihi Town Council, where officers arrested Hillary Byaruhanga, 28, and Mark Akampa.
The surveillance program uses electronic chips and Bluetooth beacons embedded in license plates that connect to a central command hub. Authorities can monitor vehicle locations through satellite links, automatic plate...
Uganda's long-serving president continues to demonstrate the leadership capacity needed to govern effectively, according to Malaysia's Honorary Consul to the East African nation. Speaking at a business forum event held on the sidelines in Kampala, Habib Kagimu defended Yoweri Museveni's nearly 40-year tenure by acknowledging past errors while emphasizing the leader's overall achievements. The 72-year-old diplomat and businessman pointed out that Museveni had no prior presidential experience before assuming office through armed struggle in 1986, meaning he necessarily gained expertise while governing.
Kagimu credited the veteran president with restoring stability following internal conflicts involving militant groups such as the Lord's...
Kampala authorities detained two individuals for a major commercial burglary at JBK Plaza, where sixteen retail units were ransacked. Stolen items totaled 33.24 million Ugandan shillings and 26,600 US dollars according to police statements. The incident occurred on October 20 around 7:30 a.m. at the downtown business complex housing mobile money outlets, currency exchange services, and general stores.
Metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed suspects Bani Joseph and Bhosa Samuel confessed to the crime after their apprehension. Security footage initially identified building guard Gahungu Bosco collaborating with unknown accomplices during the theft. Investigators conducted a crime scene recreation with the detained men...
Arusha Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla confirmed Tuesday that security conditions remain stable across the region, with daily routines and commerce operating normally. He addressed reporters after a regional security meeting, affirming that law enforcement maintains constant readiness to protect residents, visitors, and tourists.
Makalla relayed President Samia Suluhu Hassan's directive for gasoline stations to reopen immediately. He also instructed local leaders to reinforce neighborhood safety measures and report violations to authorities. This follows temporary closures during recent heightened security protocols.
Additionally, Makalla ordered all municipal councils to clear waste from markets and residential zones under...
Guinea's military leader Mamadi Doumbouya filed presidential paperwork with the nation's highest court Monday, reversing his pledge to transfer authority to elected officials. The general seized power in a 2021 coup and now seeks legitimacy through December elections despite barring major opposition groups RPG Arc en Ciel and UFDG from competing.
His candidacy emerged amid criticism over an 875 million franc candidate deposit requirement that analysts say discourages participation. During his provisional rule, Doumbouya's administration restricted public gatherings, suspended media operations, and violently dispersed protests. The upcoming vote operates under constitutional changes permitting his candidacy after he ousted...
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan reappointed Hamza Said Johari to serve another term as Attorney General. The decision demonstrates her ongoing trust in his management of the government's primary legal advisory office. This move follows national elections and preparations for her administration's second term.
A presidential statement noted that the Attorney General's position ensures the lawful execution of government responsibilities. Johari will take the oath on Wednesday, November 5, at 10 a.m. at Chamwino State House in Dodoma. President Hassan will oversee the ceremony attended by senior officials and legal representatives. The reappointment maintains continuity in Tanzania's judicial leadership during the new parliamentary...
Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party distributed nomination forms Monday and Tuesday for candidates seeking National Assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker positions. Forms were available at party offices in Dodoma, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar for members including elected legislators.
Applicants must submit completed paperwork by 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 4. The party will then evaluate submissions according to internal procedures to select leadership for the new parliament. CCM emphasized choosing qualified individuals committed to professional parliamentary conduct and citizen representation.
This process initiates the transition to a new legislative term following recent elections. The party aims to finalize appointments...
Tanzania Chief Justice George Mcheche Masaju administered the vice presidential oath to Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi on Wednesday at State House Chamwino in Dodoma. The ceremony formalized Nchimbi's appointment by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to the nation's second-highest office.
Cabinet ministers, religious figures, and diplomatic representatives attended the proceedings at the Parade Grounds. The event marked a significant transition in Tanzania's executive leadership following Hassan's selection of Nchimbi for the position. Government officials and international observers witnessed the constitutional formalities at the state complex.
Nchimbi assumed his duties immediately after the swearing-in ceremony. His appointment fills a key...
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