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Witness History: The 2010 Kampala bombings

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08/04/2024 GMT

The 2010 Kampala bombings

BBC World Service - Witness History, The 2010 Kampala bombings

Bombings in Uganda in 2010 killed 74. Many were football fans watching the World Cup

A day of enjoyment became a nightmare, when bombs detonated at a Ugandan rugby club. Fans were watching the football World Cup final and 74 people died.

In July 2010, two bombs went off at a rugby club in Uganda's capital Kampala. It was where hundreds had gathered to watch the football World Cup final.

The attack killed 74 people and injured 85 others.

The militant Islamist group al-Shabab staged the attack, as revenge for Uganda's efforts to fight it in Somalia.

Kuddzu Isaac, who witnessed the explosions, tells George Crafer the graphic details of what he saw.

(Photo: The moment after the blasts, survivors look on in shock. Credit: AFP/Getty Images)

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