There is reported increase in crime cases in Kikoni, a suburb of Kampala popularly known for hosting students of Makerere University.

Residents of Kikoni B are complaining of increasing cases of theft are reported almost daily. According to Sserunjongi Herbert, who lives in the area, the latest case was on Saturday night when he was attacked, assaulted and robbed by yet unidentified men. “Thieves attacked me in my house last night and ran away with my TV set, laptop and fridge,”said Sserunjongi.

Sale of used household items such beds, mattress, television sets and woofers has become profitable in and around Kikoni streets.

Some residents of Makerere Kikoni continue to dump rubbish in open spaces within the area despite continued efforts by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to put warning posts.