Uganda security teams caught Derrick Memory, a man they say helped kidnap American tourist Kimberly Sue Endecott five years ago. The 30-year-old suspect lived in Kanungu District but had been hiding in eastern Congo since the crime. Police found him early Sunday during a joint army-police operation.
Memory allegedly took part in the April 2019 armed kidnapping of Endecott and her Ugandan driver from Queen Elizabeth National Park. The kidnappers asked for $500,000 after holding both victims for five days near the Congo border. This attack made headlines worldwide and hurt Uganda's tourism image.
The U.S. sent FBI agents to help find the criminals after the kidnapping. Uganda stepped up border security as pressure came from Washington...
Inspector General of Government Beti Kamya has blamed road contractor negligence for the death of Rajiv Ruparelia. The son of business tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia died Saturday morning when his car hit unmarked barricades on the Southern Bypass near Busabala flyover. He had just returned from London to attend a wedding when the crash happened.
His vehicle hit the barriers, flipped over, and caught fire, killing him on the spot. The death has shocked many across Uganda, with government officials, business leaders, and cultural figures visiting the Ruparelia home in Kololo.
Kamya called the accident terrible and stressed that road builders must make roads safe, not just build them. She pointed out that many people have died because of...
President Museveni stopped all Cabinet meetings to help with voter list checks for the 2026 elections. He asked party members to visit their village centers Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. During this four-hour event, members will check names in party books and pick local leaders. Parliament also canceled its Tuesday meeting after Speaker Anita Among agreed to the plan.
Museveni will join his home village work in Kiruhura District. First Lady Janet Museveni plans to help at Ireenga village in Ntungamo. The president said he would not support any candidate because he welcomes all choices as party chairman. The party needs clean voter lists to avoid fights about who belongs and who doesn't.
The president wants strong local teams before the...
Ugandan troops helped South Sudan forces beat rebels who had taken over Nassir town. President Museveni praised both armies for their quick victory against insurgents threatening the Upper Nile region. He noted the improved fighting skills of Ugandan soldiers and their work against corruption.
Nassir has seen many battles between government troops and rebel groups linked to the SPLA-IO factions. Fighting since late 2023 forced thousands from their homes and blocked aid workers. The rebels had captured several local government offices before troops pushed them back.
East African nations have stepped up security teamwork against dangers that cross borders. Museveni also praised Ugandan forces working with Congo army units against ADF...
President Museveni told Ugandans on Sunday that repairs will fix damaged national roads. He blamed poor planning at the Uganda National Roads Authority for problems on the Mukono-Jinja and Mityana-Fort Portal highways. These mistakes are being fixed right away. Drivers can take other routes to reach these places, though they might travel farther.
Museveni praised his government for building new things in Karamoja. He pointed to paved roads, power lines, phone towers, and new factories there. He called critics who ignore these good changes people with no shame. He felt sorry for city people who drove fast on the new roads but did not see the progress.
Many Ugandans worry about road problems, including holes in major highways. The...
The family of former Assistant Police Commissioner Sam Omala asks for kindness after his death on Monday at Mulago Hospital. His son spoke about negative comments hurting the family since his father died. He defended his father, saying anyone would have acted the same way because the job demanded it. He stressed his father never killed anyone during police service. The family wants people to stop spreading harmful words about him.
Money troubles hit the family hard during Omala's long illness that began in 2018 when doctors found cancer two years before he left the police force. His medical bills drained all his retirement money and savings. The sick officer even sold his house to pay for treatment. Despite plans to take him to India...
Several foreign embassies pressed South Sudan's President Salva Kiir to free First Vice President Riek Machar from house arrest. Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the UK, the USA, and the European Union said the country's security has worsened to levels not seen since 2018. The diplomats believe releasing political prisoners must happen before meaningful talks can begin. They urged all leaders to stop using violence for political gain and avoid taking one-sided actions.
The embassies criticized Cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomuro for labeling certain countries as friendly or hostile. Lomuro called Nasir, Ulang, Akobo, Nyirol, Uror, Fangak, Ayod, Rubkona and Panyijiar hostile areas. He named Maiwut, Longechuk, Guit...
Helicopter gunships bombed a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Fangak, South Sudan, on Saturday. The attack destroyed the pharmacy and medical supplies. People died, and others suffered injuries. This hospital served as the only health facility for more than 110,000 locals. Mamman Mustapha, who leads MSF operations in South Sudan, said attacks on medical buildings break international humanitarian law.
The South Sudan Defense Forces control all helicopter gunships in the area with their allies. Mustapha asked everyone to fight to protect civilians and respect medical services. Armed groups previously targeted another MSF hospital last month. On April 14, MSF closed its Ulang hospital after armed men threatened staff and stole...
Nathan Nandala Mafabi has picked up nomination forms to run for president under the Forum for Democratic Change party in 2026. He joins three other hopefuls who want the party ticket - Matsiko Dan, Usaama Ssemogerere, and Malinga Gerald. Party members can submit their nominations through May 2.
Many FDC supporters from Eastern Uganda asked current party president Patrick Oboi Amuriat to step aside for Nandala. The party split into two groups after internal fighting, with Nandala and Amuriat leading one faction at Najjanankumbi. Erias Lukwago heads the other group, which plans to create a new party called People's Front for Freedom.
The split happened when Dr. Kiiza Besigye claimed Nandala and Amuriat took money from President Museveni...
