Kampala, the capital city of Uganda was on Sunday 11th July 2010 aggrieved by a terrible terrorist attack involving three bomb blasts at the Ethiopian Village Restaurant and Kyadondo Rugby Club. This happened at about 22:25 and 23:15 hours respectively during the World Cup 2010 finals. According to Mr. Fred Opolot of the Uganda media center, 76 people have so far been confirmed dead, with another one hundred admitted in various public and private hospitals. By Wednesday, 13th July the Somali Islamist group Al Shabab confirmed that it was behind these attacks.

President of the Republic of Uganda; His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni visited the Ethiopian Restaurant and  Kyadondo Rugby Club where the attacks had taken place and vowed to track down the perpetrators of this incident. The president also visited the injured at Mulago hospital. He declared 7 days of mourning and all flags at public buildings are now flying at half-mast.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Uganda Police are undertaking investigations into these attacks. A senior US official said United States was in contact with its Embassy in Kampala and Federal Bureau of Investigations.

According to the National Security Council spokesman Mike Hammer, he said the United States is ready to provide any assistance required by the Ugandan government.

The world has expressed grief over the terrorist bomb attacks in Kampala. Several international figures have sent messages of condolences and expressed interest in helping the Ugandan government in any possible ways. Among these were the US president Barrack Obama who called these cowardly attacks. Hillary Clinton the US Secretary of State on her part said; "At this tragic moment, the United States stands with Uganda".

She added; "We have a long-standing, close friendship with the people and Government of Uganda and will work with them to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice."

Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said this terrorism act will only strengthen the strong bonds between peoples of Somalia and Uganda. Among other international figures that expressed concern were; FIFA President Sepp Blatter, French Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Bernard Kouchner, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and  the UK Foreign Secretary William Hague.

Several suspects have been arrested by security agencies in connection to the bomb attacks however; the police have still declined to give details, saying the investigations are still ongoing.

The Ugandan government is committed to the safety of foreign and local tourists, who are an important source of revenue.
Cuthbert Baguma the Tourism Board Executive Director said; "Bwindi National park and other popular tourist destinations in Uganda are safe and remain open to tourists".

"The bombing was intended to scare and discourage visitors. Uganda Tourism Board reassures visitors that Uganda is safe and that government is committed to maintaining Uganda as an attractive and secure tourist destination."

Hon. Serapio Rukundo, the Minister of State for Tourism also re assured intending visitors, tourists, tour operators, travel agents, hoteliers, airlines and all tourism sectoral players that the Uganda Police, Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Terrorism Unit are doing everything possible to ensure not only a safe and secure environment across the country but also to prevent any re occurence.