Kampala, Uganda – April 5, 2026-Police in the Albertine South Region have launched investigations into a fatal road crash that claimed the life of Kikuube District LC5 Chairperson, Peter Banura.
According to Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the deceased—son of Uganda’s Ambassador to Burundi, Matia Kyaligonza—was knocked down by a speeding Toyota Hiace, commonly referred to as a “drone,” at Butyamba Village in Kikuube Town Council.

“He was rushed to Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead,” Rusoke said.
Police revealed that the driver of the vehicle fled the scene immediately after the incident. However, authorities have since recovered and impounded the Toyota Hiace.
“Efforts are ongoing to identify, trace, and arrest the driver to assist with ongoing investigations,” Rusoke added.
Leaders across the country have expressed grief over Banura’s sudden death. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja described him as a committed and promising leader.
“As the pioneer LC5 Chairperson of Kikuube, he was dedicated to the progress of the district and the well-being of its people. We have lost a very humble man who still had much life ahead of him,” Nabbanja said.
State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development Balaam Barugahara also paid tribute, describing Banura as humble, peaceful, and deeply patriotic.
“This is a profound loss to his family, the Obukama bwa Bunyoro Kitara, and Uganda as a whole,” he said.
Barugahara further called on motorists, especially drivers of public transport vehicles, to exercise caution and be mindful of other road users.
Police say investigations into the incident are ongoing as the search for the driver continues.

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Uganda through the ministry of foreign affairs has received third country nationals from the United States under a bilateral arrangement aimed at processing asylum claims

In a statement issued on April 3, 2026, the Permanent Secretary at the ministry, Vincent Bagiire Waiswa said the agreement allows Uganda to host and assess individuals who are neither Ugandan nor American but are seeking international protection.

“The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the United States of America signed an Agreement for Cooperation in the Examination of Protection Requests in July 2025,” Waiswa said.

He noted that the arrangement is in line with Uganda’s legal and international obligations.

“The Agreement conforms to Uganda’s national laws and international obligations,” he added.

Waiswa explained that the deal targets third country nationals of African origin who may not have been granted asylum in the United States or are unable to return to their countries of origin.

“As clarified after the agreement was signed, it is in respect of third country nationals who are neither citizens of Uganda nor the USA, but of African origin, who may not be granted asylum in the USA and are reluctant to or may have concerns about returning to their countries of origin,” he said.

He emphasized that the agreement is guided by humanitarian principles, including the protection of individuals from forced return to unsafe conditions.

“This Safe Third Country Agreement takes into account both Governments’ international obligations, including the principle of non refoulement that guarantees that no one should be returned to a country where they would face torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment,” Waiswa said.

According to the Ministry, a first group of eight individuals has already arrived in Uganda under the arrangement.

“Pursuant to this bilateral agreement, a group of eight individuals, whose cases had been reviewed and approved by a USA immigration judge, arrived in Uganda from the USA on 1 April 2026, and their protection requests will be handled,” he said.

Waiswa added that details of the individuals would remain confidential for privacy reasons.

He reaffirmed Uganda’s longstanding position on refugee protection.

“Uganda continues to uphold its longstanding commitment to providing sanctuary to persons in need and ensuring that they are treated with dignity,” he said.

However, the Uganda Law Society, in a statement by Asiimwe Anthony, the body’s vice president dated April 2, 2026, had challenged the arrangement in court, raising serious concerns over legality, transparency and human rights implications.

Asiimwe said, “We have learnt about an advanced plot to forcibly remove (in the name of deportation) a dozen people from the United States and effectively dump them in Uganda through an undignified, harrowing and dehumanising process that has reduced them into little more than chattel, for the benefit of unnamed, private interests on either side of the Atlantic.”

The lawyers’ body further revealed that the transfers were already underway, raising alarm over lack of institutional involvement.

“We have been informed that the privately owned aircraft carrying the deportees is or will soon be airborne and will be touching down at Entebbe International Airport today,” the statement reads.

It added, “Our research indicates that none of the mandated institutions, such as the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, the Parliament of Uganda, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been engaged regarding this matter. Moreover, no policy document or legislation has been promulgated to stipulate the procedures relevant to the transfer of people from one country to another.”

The society also raised concerns about alleged profiteering and the broader implications of the arrangement.

“Typical of such suspicious arrangements, we have also learnt about private contractors who are falling over themselves to cash in on the suffering of fellow human beings whose crime is to have been arbitrarily deemed as undesirable and as such disposable to the most willing takers,” it said.

It warned that such actions echo past injustices.

“This development and the attendant illegalities that accompany it are reminiscent of a dark past that the global family of humanity supposedly put behind itself in pursuit of the ideal that every human being is born equal in dignity and rights,” the statement added.

The Uganda Law Society also linked the issue to broader geopolitical and governance concerns.

“In the United States, the militarisation of society has given carte blanche to captured democracies in Africa to carry on with despotism unchecked,” the statement reads.

“As African citizens, besides our professional duties as lawyers, this is yet another act of effrontery that places the continent and its people at the bottom of a perceived racial hierarchy that justifies untold suffering, wanton lawlessness, political instability and perennial mistreatment.”

The body said it has already taken legal action to halt the process.

“Towards a remedy, we have approached the Courts of Law in Uganda and the region, seeking bespoke reliefs designed to arrest this patent international illegality,” it said.

“We urge the media and the public to draw the attention of the national, regional and continental publics, and stir discussion on this matter until it is either halted or reversed.”

The lawyers also framed the issue within a wider global context.

“Our perspective of the matter is broader than the single act of deportation. We view it as but one gust from the ill winds of transnational repression that are blowing across our world,” the statement noted.

They called on the public to actively engage with the issue.

“We invite the Ugandan and African public to interest itself in our modest effort at combating the collusion between the governments in Washington and Kampala, and play their respective roles in challenging not just this particular deportation of human beings, but the broader authoritarian project for which such acts are a necessary feature.”

The Uganda Law Society further urged urgent judicial intervention.

“In the same breath, we implore the national and regional courts to consider our applications with the urgency and seriousness they deserve,” the statement said.

The body added that it would continue pursuing the matter.

“Over the coming days and weeks, pursuant to our mandate, we will continue updating you about the next steps in this campaign as we assert the sovereign rights of Uganda and the deportees who are enduring inhuman and degrading treatment at the hands of shadowy interests.”

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Uganda Airlines was this Friday morning forced to turn back one of its international flights after a bird strike shattered the aircraft’s windscreen shortly after take-off from Johannesburg.

The incident occurred on April 3, 2026, involving a flight en route from OR Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport, prompting the crew to abort the journey mid-air as a safety precaution.

“This morning of April 3, 2026, our flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB) experienced a disruption approximately 45 minutes after take-off due to a bird strike, which resulted in a shattered windscreen,” the airline said in a statement.

The crew opted to return to base in line with standard aviation safety procedures.

“The flight crew made the decision to return to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), where the aircraft landed safely,” the statement added.

All passengers and crew on board were reported safe.

“We confirm that all guests and crew are safe. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our highest priority,” Uganda Airlines said.

The latest incident adds to a series of operational setbacks the national carrier has faced in recent months, raising concerns over reliability despite ongoing expansion efforts.

Earlier this year, Uganda Airlines suspended its Entebbe–Dubai route, one of its key international connections, citing airspace restrictions linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The suspension disrupted scheduled flights on the busy route, affecting travellers who rely on the corridor for business and labour export.

The airline has also faced recurring complaints from passengers over delays, last-minute schedule changes and limited communication during disruptions, particularly during peak travel periods.

The challenges are partly linked to fleet constraints, with a limited number of aircraft stretching operations across multiple regional and international routes, making recovery from disruptions more difficult.

Uganda Airlines has in recent years also navigated governance and financial pressures, including past management shake-ups and continued reliance on government support as it works toward profitability following its re-launch in 2019.

Despite the mounting operational concerns, Friday’s incident demonstrated adherence to safety protocols, with the flight crew’s decision to return to Johannesburg ensuring the safety of all on board.

The airline is expected to rebook affected passengers and carry out technical inspections on the aircraft before it resumes service.

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The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed the death penalty against a suspect arrested over the brutal killing of four children at a daycare centre in Ggaba, Kampala.

In a statement shared on his X(formerly Twitter) handle, Gen Muhoozi said the suspect was already in custody and vowed that authorities would pursue the maximum punishment under the law.

“The suspect in the Ggaba attack has already been apprehended. We shall push for the death sentence for this criminal,” Muhoozi directed. 

Police later confirmed the incident and provided details of how the attack unfolded at the facility.

According to the Uganda Police spokesperson, Rusoke Kituuma, officers responded swiftly after receiving a distress call from the daycare centre.

“Today, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at around 1100 hours, the Police in Ggaba responded to a distress call reporting an individual allegedly attacking children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City,”Kituuma said.

He added that responding officers managed to arrest the suspect at the scene, identifying him as 39-year-old Okello Christopher Onyum.

“Preliminary findings confirm the tragic loss of four minors during the incident,” Kituuma noted.

The deceased were identified as Eteku Gideon, aged about two years; Kaise Alungat, aged about two years; Ignatius Sserwange, aged about three years; and Ryan Odeke, aged about two years. All the victims were pupils at the same daycare centre.

Police said the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.

“The suspect is currently under interrogation as investigations continue to establish his motive, background, and any other relevant circumstances surrounding this heinous crime,” Kituuma said.

He added that the force had extended condolences to the bereaved families and assured the public of a thorough probe.

“The Uganda Police Force extends its deepest condolences to the affected families and assures the public that all efforts are underway to ensure a thorough investigation and justice for the victims,” he said.

Management at the daycare centre told investigators that the suspect had earlier approached the premises seeking admission for a child, a request that was still being processed before the incident occurred.

Police noted that further updates will be provided as more details emerge from the ongoing investigations.

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Police in Kampala have confirmed a tragic incident in which four juveniles were killed in a knife attack at a school in Makindye Division.

The incident occurred at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school, where a male suspect reportedly attacked and fatally stabbed the children.

Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Rachael Kawala confirmed the development, describing the incident as both shocking and deeply disturbing.

“We confirm a tragic incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school in Makindye Division Kampala City where a male suspect brutally stabbed and killed four juveniles,” Kawala said.

She added that the suspect has since been arrested and is currently in police custody as investigations continue.

“The suspect has been apprehended, and the motive behind the killings is still under investigation,” she said.

She noted that more details will be communicated as inquiries progress.

Police have not yet disclosed the identity of the suspect or the victims, but investigators have since visited the scene and begun gathering evidence to establish what led to the fatal attack.

The latest incident adds to a growing number of violent crimes reported in Kampala in recent months, with authorities increasingly highlighting domestic and community-related tensions as key triggers. In February this year, police arrested a woman in Nateete for allegedly stabbing her three-year-old daughter to death, with preliminary findings linking the case to domestic disputes .

Security agencies have in previous statements emphasized the need for early reporting of suspicious behavior and conflicts, particularly in communities and homes, to prevent such incidents from escalating into deadly violence.

Kawala reiterated police commitment to ensuring justice for the victims and their families.

“Further details will be provided in due course,” she said.

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