Kampala buzzes back in headlines as Uganda toughens links to a deadly nursery attack; city’s capital status stays constant amid fresh security concerns. Population ~1.8M across five divisions.
A man disguised as a parent attacked and killed four children at a Kampala preschool. The suspect was arrested after the attack, which police say was unprovoked. The incident is rare in the city, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive.
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.
The Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak has spread to Ituri and North Kivu, with cases reported in Bunia, Goma and neighboring Uganda. WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern; diagnostics and surveillance face delays, while aid groups warn that conflict and weak infrastructure hinder containment.