Woman, 22, Gang-raped while Jogging in Namugongo at 4:30am 

Uganda Police have warned against solo jogging in the early morning hours after a jogger was raped by panga-weilding thugs.

“There was an incident of a 22-year-old female jogger who was attacked and gang-raped by three men with pangas,” said Police spokesperson Fred Enanga on Monday morning. 

He said the grisly incident occurred on November 27, 2022, at around 4:30 am in Namugongo, Wakiso district.

The development will shock Ugandans who are keen on boosting their fitness levels and health status by running in the morning before work.

In June, Kamwokya LC III councilor, James Kakooza was bludgeoned to death by unknown assailants during his routine morning jog in Kampala.

A small percentage of Ugandan female runners carry self-defense materials hence being vulnerable to thugs.

“We want to caution the public that when they are going out jogging,” said Enanga, adding, “They should go jogging in groups and well-lit places.” 

He said police in Kira and Namugongo are actively investigating this incident.

Enanga also cautioned joggers against wearing headphones and earbuds while running as it prevents one from hearing their surroundings.