January 26
Uganda: Mubende Court Sets January 27 Hearing for Buwekula South Vote Recount Application
The Mubende Magistrate Court has set January 27, 2026, to hear a vote recount application filed by National Resistance Movement candidate Dedan Mubangizi, challenging the… Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan Army Threat to 'Spare No-One' Condemned
The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to "spare no-one" including "children, the elderly, and civilians"… Read more »
Uganda: Elections Are Done - It's Now Time to Mend Broken Hopes
Elections in precarious democracies such as Uganda remain deeply contentious. Many voters are yet to appreciate that elections should primarily be a contest of ideas, policies and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Honours Tirupati Founder Barot Harshad With Crested Crane Medal for Contribution to Uganda's Development
President Museveni has awarded Indian-born investor Barot Harshad Maganbhai, founder of Tirupati Development (U) Limited, Uganda's Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Ponders Survival After NRM's 40 Years in Power
Opposition politicians have renewed criticism of the National Resistance Movement over what they describe as sustained political pressure during its 40 years in power, warning that… Read more »
Uganda: Kabeeho to Challenge Ntungamo Lc5 Election Results in Court, Demands Recount
John Kabeeho Kigungu, an aspirant for the Ntungamo District LCV chairperson seat, says he will petition court to challenge the outcome of the recent LC5 elections, alleging… Read more »
January 27
Uganda: Tiktoker Arrested Over Threats to Harm Ruling Party Supporters
Security has arrested a man who threatened to harm supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the January 14 general elections. Read more »
Uganda: Internet Has Been Restored in Uganda - Now What for Businesses ?
When internet access was shut down during the election period, the impact on Uganda's business environment was uneven but deeply revealing. Some enterprises continued operating… Read more »
January 26
Uganda: Bobi Wine Alleges Continued Threats, Arrests of Supporters After Election
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has alleged continued threats against his life, a sustained military presence around… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Focus On Peace, Poverty Eradication After Re-Election
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, stability, and economic transformation following the formal declaration of his re-election as President of… Read more »
Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Calls for Unity, Justice As Uganda Marks National Liberation Day
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje,has called for national unity, justice and peaceful political engagement as Uganda marked National Liberation Day and the 40th… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy Shifted From Collapse to Stability Since 1986 - Nuwagaba
Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda Augustus Nuwagaba has said Uganda's economy has undergone a "fundamental change" since 1986, recovering from collapse to achieve macroeconomic… Read more »
January 27
Uganda: Government Has Implemented 99% of Court-Recommended Electoral Reforms - Justice Ministry
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for all Ugandans, revealing that the government has implemented 99 percent of… Read more »
January 26
Uganda: Museveni Says 70% of Ugandans Are Now in the Money Economy As NRM Marks 40 Years
President Museveni has said that 70 percent of Ugandans are now participating in the money economy, crediting four decades of National Resistance Movement (NRM) rule and state-led… Read more »
Uganda: Mayor-Elect Balimwezo Courts New York Delegation to Boost Uganda's Film Industry
Kampala mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo has met a delegation of film industry figures from New York as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and technical expertise to… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Security Roadblocks Punish Ordinary Road Users
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has accused state security agencies of conducting what he described as an unjustified manhunt… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Kasibante Petition
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a presidential election petition filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante, arguing that the… Read more »
Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Raises Fresh Alarm Over Besigye's Health
Winnie Byanyima, the spouse of opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, has raised fresh concerns over his health, alleging that prison authorities are deliberately denying him adequate… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Free to Return Home, No Body Wants Him - Baryomunsi
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has told opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Sweeping Electoral Reforms, Accountability for Election Officials
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, has renewed calls for comprehensive electoral reforms, urging authorities to strengthen… Read more »
Uganda: Police Face Budget Cuts, Raise Concerns Over Operations
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has raised alarms over proposed budget cuts that threaten critical operations, warning that reductions in the non-wage component--set to decrease by… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns of Arrests, Sackings Over Parish Development Model Misuse
President Museveni has warned parish chiefs and ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders accused of frustrating or misusing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds that they… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation
President Museveni has mourned the passing of Ajelena Aero, mother of former rebel commander Francis Eregu--widely known by his nom de guerre "Hitler"--describing her as a beacon… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Commander Commends Troops' Discipline During Somalia Inspection
The Commander of Battle Group 45, Colonel Justus Musenene, has praised Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed in Somalia for their discipline, resilience, and… Read more »
January 25
Uganda: Uwa Overhauls Gorilla and Chimpanzee Permit Issuance to Tighten Controls
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a major change in the procedure for issuing permits for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, ending the practice of physically handing… Read more »
