Thieves have stolen laptops from Bank of Uganda in a daring central bank robbery like no other. The daring thieves broke into what should be a well guarded central bank building near City Square on Kampala Road in the early hours of Monday, May 4, 2026.
Laptops were stolen during the robbery. Reports say that up to seven laptops were taken from the central bank building.
It was not until working hours of Monday morning that the central bank realized there had been a break-in. Security agencies were called in to carry out investigations into how thieves broke into the building.
The central bank security team was said to be cooperating with the joint security agencies. Reports indicate that the investigating team is also pursuing claims that there could have been some sort of collusion involving some staff at the central bank as well as members of BoU’s security team.
It is said that the thieves could have entered from the gate located opposite City Square before gaining access to the commercial building where they reportedly spent some time.
Bank of Uganda says its operations will continue and that no disruptions had been occasioned by the break-in.
The break-in has prompted security agencies, including from the Uganda Police Force (UPF), UPDF intelligence and the Internal Security Organization (ISO) to swing into action.
Armed and combing down town Kampala malls with a police sniffer dog, security operatives carried out a search operation to try and see if they could recover laptops and other items of value stolen from Bank of Uganda.
The joint security operatives were seen at Kalungi Plaza, Kirumira Towers and Mutaasa Kafeero Plaza in Kampala.
For over six hours, security operatives restricted entry into and exit out of these buildings. Scores were arrested, with some reportedly found with what was believed to be stolen mobile phones.
VERBATIM: WHAT BANK OF UGANDA SAYS ABOUT THE ROBBERY
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) wishes to inform the general public that an incident of unlawful entry was detected this morning at its Head Office premises at Plot 45, Kampala Road—the shorter tower near City Square, situated between Church House on Kampala Road and the East African Development Bank Tower on Shimoni Road. The incident is believed to have occurred overnight, during which seven laptop computers were stolen.
The matter is currently under investigation, and the BoU is working closely with the relevant security agencies to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to take appropriate action.
The BoU assures the public that its core operations and services remain fully functional and have not been disrupted by this incident.
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available. The BoU appreciates the public’s continued trust and patience.
The robbery happened days after BoU Governor warned that the Sovereignty Bill would be a disaster that would cause economic collapse, and after he explained how real sovereignty comes for a nation like Uganda, as reported HERE
