Stories from Kampala · Uganda

The majority of profits generated from coffee sales in Uganda are leaving the country.

Amnesty International released a report today stating that the peace process in Uganda has been marred by violence and attacks on aid workers. The report notes that there has been no peace since an attack occurred in January. The ongoing process has been active since January.

The Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs has deported more than 160 individuals identified as illegal migrants.

Tourvest has launched the Tulia platform to expand access to East African safari travel markets. The initiative aims to open the region to a wider consumer base.

A judge in Uganda has rejected an insanity claim made by Christopher O'Kellor Onium. The ruling follows the murder of four young children at a nursery school in Kampala earlier this month. The defendant faces a death penalty demand for the killings.

The Ugandan Parliament has passed a reform bill establishing a 30% unified tax on gambling. Uganda will implement a unified 30% gambling tax and a 15% withholding tax on winnings. The new tax structure is scheduled to take effect starting July 1.

Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs officials reported a raid on a suspected illegal call centre. Approximately 169 foreign nationals are reportedly operating in the Bukoto and Tindall areas.

The Ugandan Interior Ministry reported that more than 200 foreign nationals have been detained during a crackdown on illegal immigration. The operation specifically targeted a group residing in a closed compound. The ministry stated the crackdown is part of ongoing immigration enforcement. The ministry did not specify the exact location of the compound or the nationalities of those detained. Arrested individuals include nationals from Ghana, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia. The operation focused on a specific compound in Kampala, according to the report. The detentions occurred last weekend. The BBC reported that a death certificate was issued and approximately $200 was handed to family members following a distressing incident. Ugandan authorities conducted a large security operation targeting illegal immigration and unregistered businesses.

The World Bank has expressed opposition to a proposed bill in Uganda intended to regulate purported foreign agents.

Dominique Hongwène, a former cadre of the Lord's Resistance Army, was notified of his arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court yesterday evening. The case involves the conflict between the Lord's Resistance Army and President Museveni's forces in northern Uganda. Hongwène served alongside Joseph Kony. The chief was found guilty of 16 counts including corruption, bribery, and abuse of office. These findings emerged during an investigation into the murder of the former president. The statement regarding the warrant was released by the ICC.