The Uganda Police Force on Saturday confirmed a bomb blast in Komamboga in Kawempe Division.

in a statement released by Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, the Force said they had responded to a serious blast that occurred on Saturday 23, 2021, at around 9pm, at Digida pork in eating point, Komamboga, in Kawempe  Division, Kampala.

"One person has been fatally wounded and 7 others rushed to Mulago National Referral hospital, with serious injuries. 

"The scene has been cordoned off, and our joint task teams from the bomb squad called to thoroughly document the scene, to help determine whether the explosion arose out of an intentional act or not," Enanga said.

Police asked the public to remain calm, as they  established the true circumstances surrounding the incident. 

"Any new developments will be communicated in due course," Enanga added.

By press time it was not yet clear what had caused the blast and the number of those who had died wasn't yet clear.