The King of Buganda, Ronald Muwendi Mutebi II, has cancelled a planned rally today (Saturday) following two days of deadly riots between his supporters and security forces near Kampala. The Ugandan government had warned against the planned visit, terming it a security risk. Police officers are patrolling the streets of Kampala with calm slowly returning to the city.
Nyasa Times "Minister of Women and Child Development Kate Kainja-Kaluluma has passed away in United Kingdom. “Indeed Hon Kate Kainja Kaluluma has died,” confirmed family friends in London. The 57-year-old minister was admitted to a North England hospital – York Hospital. Diplomatic sources at Malawi High Commission in London have said arrangements are being made to send her remains to Malawi. Kainja who was Dedza South West Constituency parliamentarian flew to United Kingdom for medical attention after a long-illness. She is survived by a husband, Emanuel Kaluluma and three children."