Tag: Accidents

Kampala Top Musician, Wanted Criminals Netted during City Security Raids

A local Kampala City musician and a wanted murder suspect have been arrested during a joint security raid conducted in Katwe Division. The operation targeting rising crime in and around Katwe Division led to the arrest of...

Finance Ministry Proposes More Taxes on Locally Brewed Beer, Cigarettes

Business

Catching an ice-cold bottle of your favorite beer brewed using local raw materials will, in the next financial year, come with a deep leak into the pockets of many Ugandans once the government proposal to levy...

Security

Traffic Directorate Issues Road Safety Alert in Rainy Season

Traffic reports show that at least 12 people die daily in accidents during this rainy period, and as a result, authorities emphasize the need for motorists to exercise caution, maintain their vehicles, and avoid flooded areas.

Science

Traffic Police Emphasizes Collective Responsibility to Curb Road Fatalities...

Children who attend school are particularly susceptible to accidents when traveling on the roads; therefore, there is a need to make sure they do so securely by taking good transportation and walking in groups.

Security

Police caution Parents against Neglecting School-going Children

The parents who drive usually drop their children and let them out of cars to find their way to school; they drive off without seeing if a child has entered school.

National News

Najeera, Kira-Kiwologoma Road to Take 18 Months as Works...

The Najeera-Kira-Kiwologoma road has been a death trap, as a few accidents have been witnessed on the road due to its current poor state.

Crime

Police Reiterate Call for Road Safety after Masaka Highway...

The Kampala-Masaka road has been considered the scene of several crashes in recent years, with poor driving practices and disregard for traffic regulations contributing to the high number of fatalities.

Security

Police to Release Unclaimed Boda Bodas, Other Motorcycles across...

Motorcycles involved in more serious crimes, such as robbery, murder, and accidents, will remain in police custody as they are still under investigation.

Politics