Preliminary police investigations indicate that at about 5:30 a.m., Matovu went to his girlfriend's residence. Police said that as the two were leaving the residence, they were allegedly confronted by a man who had previously been in a relationship with the same woman.

The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, SP Racheal Kawala, appealed to members of the public with information about the suspects or possible victims to come forward and assist investigators.

Several incidents involving thieves being killed in Kampala have surfaced, reflecting ongoing issues with crime and mob justice in the region.

Knife crime in Uganda is predominantly linked to domestic violence and socio-economic challenges like poverty, unemployment, and substance; therefore, the rising trend of violent crimes necessitates urgent attention from law enforcement and community leaders to address the root causes and implement preventive measures.

The gas released by the cylinder can burn easily; therefore, if the cylinder bursts, it can cause huge damage to the property and lives of the people surrounding it.

On May 31, 2024, a 40-year-old renowned ICT specialist and digital marketer identified as John Birungi Babirukamu, a resident of Kiwatule in Nakawa division, Kampala, allegedly jumped to his death from the top of a building in one of the suburbs of the city at Tagore Living located on Turnell Drive in Kamwokya, Central division in Kampala district.

On May 1, 2024, URC reopened the Kampala-Namanve passenger railway service after it was closed in 2023 for renovation. URC currently operates four trips—two in the morning and two in the evening—between Kampala and Namanve at UGX 2,000 per trip, with a daily average of 1,600 passengers.

The murderer was lynched to death by the locals as he was fleeing at Hollywood in Katwe.