BRIEF NEWS

Entebbe, Uganda – All preparations are complete at Entebbe Airport to welcome the football teams arriving for the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda is co-hosting the CHAN tournament with Kenya and Tanzania. The games will take place from August 2 to August 30, 2025 . A special arrival booth has been set up at Entebbe Airport just for the arriving teams. Airport officials are working closely with the CHAN organizers. Their goal is to make sure all the teams have a smooth and memorable arrival experience in Uganda. 

  The Makindye Urban Municipal Mayor, His Worship Alhajji Ali Kasirye Nganda Mulyannyama, narrowly escaped a potentially fatal road accident on the Entebbe Express Highway.  According to reports, the incident occurred when a Sinotrack driver lost control of their truck, colliding with the Mayor's official vehicle and causing it to veer off the road and into a nearby trench.  Mulyannyama was immediately taken to a local hospital in Kajjansi for initial treatment before being transferred to Nsambya hospital, where he is currently receiving further medical attention.

The traffic police in Entebbe has this morning, 25th.March, 2023, registered a  single fatal  accident at around  0820hrs at Mpala opposite Mpala Road Toll along Kampala-Entebbe express highway. involving motor vehicle reg  No. UBG 323S (Passo) that was being  driven by a one Muhumuza Edward, a  32 year old Journalist working with NTV Uganda.   It's alleged he lost control of his vehicle and  went off the a road, knocked sign post and overturned several times, killing him on spot.  The cause of the accident has been attributed to over speeding. However, more Inquiries are still  at hand.  His body has been conveyed to City Mortuary for postmortem examination. 

  An intern nurse at Entebbe Grade B hospital, Kutesa Denis, has been arrested on allegations of rape and attempted rape of two female patients at the hospital.  The Kampala Metropolitan Police are currently investigating the matter, and the suspect is being held at Entebbe Central Police Station.  The victims were allegedly drugged using chloroform, which was found in the suspect's residence. A letter was also found where he sought prayers for immoral thoughts.  The case is ongoing, and further details are awaited.