Capital and largest city of Uganda, central to politics and economy
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed more than 2,000 cases in two months, including roughly 796 deaths, and WHO modelling says the true toll could be two to four times higher. Cases have spread to five provinces and to neighbouring Uganda while strikes, attacks on clinics and funding shortfalls are undermining the response.
A Kampala court has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death after finding him guilty of fatally stabbing four toddlers at a Gaba nursery on April 2. The judge rejected insanity claims, citing premeditation and a lack of remorse. The trial was conducted in an open, mobile court to bring justice closer to the people.
Uganda's President Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term amid heavy security in Kampala. He has urged citizens to pursue wealth creation and productivity, while opponents allege irregularities in the vote. The inauguration follows a January election that Museveni has won with over 70% of the vote, with the term lasting until 2031.
A Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has spread into Uganda, with cases confirmed in Kampala. Health officials warn that diagnostic delays and weak surveillance are hampering containment amid armed conflict and displacement. The WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern.
The United States has announced that it is consolidating visa processing across Africa from nearly 50 embassies and consulates to 20 regional hubs. Kampala remains a full-service hub, while other posts are being shut or pared back. The changes are expected to begin in June and are driven by security, efficiency and staffing considerations, with applicants in affected countries needing to travel to designated hubs for interviews.
Ugandan opposition figure Erias Lukwago has been abducted by soldiers as he prepared to serve a court summons on army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba. He is facing treason-related charges while his ally Besigye remains in detention. Rights groups demand accountability and respect for due process as authorities navigate arrest procedures.
Rwandan and Congolese officials remain locked in a dispute over commitments under a Washington-brokered peace deal, with UN experts noting M23 remains active and minerals continue to flow from conflict zones. Western governments have stepped up sanctions, and the ICJ case against Rwanda has widened the international response.
A pickup carrying wedding guests collided with trucks on Java’s northern coastal highway, killing 13 and injuring five. Victims were returning from a wedding; authorities are investigating the cause amid concerns over road safety and fatal crashes in Indonesia.
A King David Junior School bus returning from Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa District has crashed, killing at least 23 people including the school founder and head. Dozens are injured. Authorities have suspended school trips nationwide and launched investigations into road-safety measures and vehicle inspections.