news 30 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Police Hunt Woman Shot by Guard Near Speaker Among's Residence in Kampala
Authorities are searching for a female driver wounded by a police guard after she reportedly ignored orders to stop for Speaker Anita Among's convoy on Mackinnon Road. The incident occurred while Among was in Bukedea for a family event, and she has expressed sympathy for the victim while urging swift investigations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-tracing-for-woman-shot-by-guard-near-speaker-among-s-home-5442774
Kampala Metropolitan Police are actively tracing an unidentified woman who was shot and injured by a guard near Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s home in Kampala.
The incident unfolded around midday when the woman, driving a Toyota Harrier, allegedly failed to stop on Mackinnon Road to let Among’s convoy pass, prompting the guard to open fire. She was quickly evacuated to a medical facility, though its location remains undisclosed.
Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala confirmed investigations are underway, emphasizing the need to interview the victim and assess her injuries. Both the shooter and the woman will be questioned before any blame is assigned.
Speaker Among’s press secretary, Joseph Sabiti, clarified that she was traveling to Bukedea District for a family event at the time. Upon returning, she was briefed by police, contacted the victim’s family to offer support, and demanded expeditious probes. The involved officer has been handed over to authorities.
This shooting highlights a rising trend of confrontations involving armed escorts and civilians in Uganda. Similar cases include the fatal shooting of truck driver Julius Ssemwaka in December 2024 near Sheraton Hotel, Corporal David Ssali’s 2019 killing of biker Ronald Ssebulime, and other convoy-related incidents.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)