In July 2024, residents in Koojo village took matters into their own hands by torching two vehicles suspected to be involved in cattle theft. This incident occurred when locals noticed unfamiliar vehicles near their house during the night.
On August 19, 2024, a head-on collision between a bus and a Fuso truck near Kirumba resulted in six fatalities and injured 37 others. This resulted from a bus driver reportedly attempting to overtake another vehicle, leading to the crash, which killed him too.
In 2024, several alarming incidents involving the kidnapping of school-going children have been reported in Masaka region, highlighting serious concerns about child safety.
Rukiga district has been plagued by ongoing land disputes, often leading to violent confrontations, hence indicating a pattern of violence associated with land ownership conflicts, including other attacks and fatalities related to similar disputes.
With only one police station serving both the town and the rural area, the existing police force is overwhelmed, contributing to a climate of fear and insecurity among locals.
On August 6, 2024, Mityana Municipality Mayor Faustine Mukambwe was attacked at his home by masked assailants wielding machetes. The robbers broke a window and demanded money, ultimately stealing UGX. 900,000 and a mobile phone before fleeing on motorcycles.
On May 15, 2024, in Namulanda B Zone, Kajjansi Town Council in Wakiso district, six South Sudanese siblings and two women died in a house fire, and according to preliminary reports, the fire originated from an electronic kettle connected to a socket and was left in the sitting room unattended.
A joint press statement commemorating International Women’s Day 2024 reported that eight sex workers were murdered in Uganda within a span of three months, from December 2023 to March 2024.
The potential strike in Lwengo is marked by frustration over prolonged power outages, rising crime rates, and significant impacts on local businesses. The community's call for action reflects a critical need for responsive utility management and public safety measures.