Bank of Uganda, ministry of Finance staff, not hackers behind Shs 60bn heist

Bank of Uganda staff are reportedly behind the heist The investigation into the theft of Shs 60 billion from Bank of Uganda (BOU) has taken a new twist after it was discovered that it was a well-orchestrated inside job by BOU staff in collaboration with …

Death toll in eastern Uganda mudslide rises to 20: police

KAMPALA, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Rogers Taitika, a spokesperson of Elgon region police, …

Death toll in eastern Uganda mudslide rises to 20: police

KAMPALA, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Rogers Taitika, a spokesperson of Elgon region police, …

Uganda confirms Central Bank hack, says amount stolen not up to $17 million  

Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed a cyberattack on the country’s central bank systems but refuted claims that hackers stole as much as $17 million. The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, is currently under investigation by the Auditor General …

Uganda landslide: 20 bodies recovered in Bulambuli district

Bank of Uganda confirms hack, refutes claims that $16.8 million was stolen

Uganda’s central bank has confirmed that hackers breached their IT system and illegally transferred funds. The finance ministry however refuted claims that the stolen funds were as much as 62 billion Ugandan shillings ($16.8 million) as reported by the …

Uganda: Over 15 killed, 100 reported missing in heavy landslides

Kampala: At least 15 people were killed and over 100 others went missing after heavy rains led to landslides in eastern Uganda in Africa, Al Jazeera reported. Local police on Thursday updated the death toll to 15 and said 113 others were missing after …

Houses swept away in Uganda landslide after heavy rainfall

At least 13 people have been killed in a landslide in eastern Uganda, but officials fear that the true number of dead is much higher as at least 40 houses were swept away. The landslides triggered by heavy rainfall affected multiple villages in the …

BBC Swahili ›› Watu 15 wafariki, zaidi ya 100 hawajulikani walipo Uganda

Timu ya wafanyakazi wa Chama cha Msalaba Mwekundu cha Uganda (URCS) wanafanya jitihada kwa ushirikiano na mamlaka za mitaa na wanajamii kutafuta walioathirika na maporomoko ya ardhi yaliyosababishwa na mvua kubwa katika Wilaya ya Bulambuli, Uganda, Novemba …

Uganda landslide kills several, destroys dozens of homes

At least 13 people have died after landslides submerged dozens of homes in Uganda, relief workers said Thursday. The landslides were a consequence of heavy rains on Wednesday night in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, where landslides occur frequently …