Residents of Kalagi-Kakoola clashed with police during a protest over a month-long power blackout caused by a delayed transformer installation.

MUKONO, UGANDA – Gunfire and teargas smoke engulfed the town of Kalagi-Kakoola in Kyampisi Sub-County, Mukono District, as residents clashed with police during a protest over a month-long power blackout. The demonstration was triggered by the delayed installation of a transformer by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).

With over 20,000 trees targeted this year alone, the Rotary Club of Sonde says its environmental story is only just beginning.

The Rotary Club of Sonde has stepped up its fight against climate change with a major tree planting initiative in Lazarus Forest, Nandere, Luwero District. In partnership with Bethany Land Institute, Tree Adoption Uganda, and with support from Roofing Uganda, the club planted 1,000 trees on Saturday as part of its 2025–2026 environmental campaign.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs seeks to amend the 1970 Guns Control Act for a nationwide gun registration exercise.

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Ministry of Internal Affairs has appealed to Parliament to amend the existing Gun Control Act to facilitate a successful nationwide gun registration exercise. The current law, enacted in 1970, requires updating to align with present-day security realities.

The bodies of the deceased have been transported to Kayunga for a postmortem examination. The injured victims were treated at St. Francis Hospital in Naggalama. The tuk-tuk involved was towed to Naggalama Police Station to await a technical inspection.

NAGGALAMA, UGANDA – Authorities at Naggalama Police Station are investigating a fatal road accident that occurred on September 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am. The incident occurred in Ndwademutwe Village, located along the Mayangayanga Road.