The cops say Christmas in Kampala was mostly peaceful. Kampala Metropolitan Police reported a generally calm festive season with just a few isolated incidents. Deputy Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire detailed the events from Christmas and Boxing Day. Police logged one fatal road accident, one serious crash, four minor collisions, and one injury case at Aero Beach. They also arrested several suspected phone snatchers, including a known Kisenyi area criminal called Makona.
A fire broke out early on December 26 in Kitende, Kajjansi Town Council. It destroyed a six-room house, though nine occupants escaped unharmed. Detectives, Scenes of Crime Officers, and the Fire Brigade responded to investigate. The suspected cause is an electrical fault, but inquiries continue. Large Boxing Day crowds attended concerts and events at venues like Imperial Resort Beach Hotel and Lido Beach. Other spots included the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and Victoria Mall. All events ended peacefully under police supervision.
Overall, crime and accident numbers were much lower than in past holiday seasons. Owoyesigyire stated that police are still monitoring the situation closely as New Year's approaches. Security remains firmly in place across the metropolitan area.
A fire broke out early on December 26 in Kitende, Kajjansi Town Council. It destroyed a six-room house, though nine occupants escaped unharmed. Detectives, Scenes of Crime Officers, and the Fire Brigade responded to investigate. The suspected cause is an electrical fault, but inquiries continue. Large Boxing Day crowds attended concerts and events at venues like Imperial Resort Beach Hotel and Lido Beach. Other spots included the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and Victoria Mall. All events ended peacefully under police supervision.
Overall, crime and accident numbers were much lower than in past holiday seasons. Owoyesigyire stated that police are still monitoring the situation closely as New Year's approaches. Security remains firmly in place across the metropolitan area.
