The police have responded to two separate incidents in Kampala, which have raised concerns within the community.

The deputy police spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, Luke Owoyesigyire, said in a statement that the incidents occurred in Nabweru and Makindye on Saturday evening.

In Mayor Zone, Kabalagala Parish, Makindye Division, at about 9 pm, a business premise specializing in frying chips experienced an incident that led to a blast.

Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, he said.

"Nakasagga Joy, the owner of the business, aged 23, sustained minor injuries but is currently in stable condition. Our expert teams are actively investigating the cause of the blast and updates on the findings will be communicated as soon as possible," he said.

Simultaneously, in Nabweru, the bomb squad and forensic services responded to a blast heard around 9 pm.

"The blast occurred in one of the unoccupied rentals. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. Our team is diligently working to determine the cause of the blast, and further information regarding the next steps will be provided once investigations are complete," he explained.

While these incidents are under investigation, Police urged the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their communities adding that cooperation is crucial in maintaining the safety and security of our neighborhoods.