January 21
Uganda: Why Uganda's Saccos Need a Digital Shift to Serve the Next Generation
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Uganda: Kawalya Bashes Government Over Kiteezi Landfill
Rubaga North MP Abubaker Kawalya has expressed disappointment over the government's failure to allocate funds for the decommissioning and rehabilitation of the Kiteezi landfill. Read more »
Uganda: Police Dismiss Claims of High Death Toll in Wamala Election Protests
Police in the Wamala region have dismissed reports claiming that a large number of people died during demonstrations that followed the conclusion of parliamentary and presidential… Read more »
Uganda: Alarm Raised Over Besigye's Health
The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised renewed alarm over the deteriorating health of its leader and four time presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye, saying the… Read more »
Uganda: Bukedi Voters Oust 24 Incumbent MPs in Youth-Driven 2026 Political Wave
Twenty-four of Bukedi's 29 incumbent Members of Parliament lost their seats in the 2026 general elections, marking one of the most dramatic political upheavals the sub-region has… Read more »
Uganda: Youth, PWD Elections in Makindye Ssabagabo Marred By Disputes
Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality witnessed tense scenes on Tuesday as elections for Youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) leaders were overshadowed by disputes between… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Calls for Traditional Celebrations, Islamic Values in Childbirth Ceremonies
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has called on the Muslim community to uphold traditional practices of gratitude for the blessing of children, urging them to… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Sweeps Youth and PWDs Leadership Positions in Kira Municipality
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has registered a clean sweep in the Youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) leadership elections in Kira Municipality, winning all… Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Urges Parents to Educate Girls As He Eulogizes Former Minister Bitamazire
The Katikkiro of Buganda Peter Mayiga has paid glowing tribute to the late Minister Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, describing her as a selfless, principled leader whose life and… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Minister Kawuki Calls for Unity and Loyalty to the Kabaka Ahead of Local Govt Polls
As Uganda transitions from recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections and prepares for upcoming local government polls, the Minister responsible for Local… Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Seeks Shs.6.018 Billion to Boost Street Cleaners' Salaries
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is seeking an additional Shs.6.018 billion to increase the daily wages of street cleaners from Shs.6,000 to Shs.10,000. Read more »
Uganda: Nabbanja Urges National Unity, Development Focus After Museveni Election Win
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on Ugandans to rally behind national development programmes and maintain peace following President Museveni's victory in the January 15,… Read more »
Uganda: Court to Rule On Bail Application for Governance Activist Sarah Bireete
Human rights advocate and governance expert Dr Sarah Bireete has been returned to the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court for a ruling on her bail application as she continues to… Read more »
Uganda: BVVK Machines Were Necessary As NRM Vote Was Previously Rigged, Says Kiwanda
The Chairperson of the National Consultative Forum (NCF) and former NRM Vice Chairperson for the Buganda region, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, has defended the use of Biometric Voter… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Charts New Course With Sixth Strategic Plan, Aiming for Efficiency and Accessibility
The Acting Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has chaired a pivotal meeting of the Planning, Development and Finance Committee to deliberate on the Draft Judiciary Sixth Strategic… Read more »
Uganda: Elections Conducted Without Biometric Verification Fall Short of the Law - Munyagwa
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as "Mugati Gwa Butter," has raised serious concerns over the credibility of the… Read more »
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Visits Kyagulanyi's Residence Amid Political Tensions Following Last Weeks Polls
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, on Tuesday visited the home of former… Read more »
January 19
Uganda: Second Deputy Mufti Urges Muslims to Thank Allah for the Gift of Children
Muslim faithful have been urged to always thank Almighty Allah for the blessing of children, describing them as a divine gift to be cherished and nurtured in accordance with… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda District Receives Ballot Papers Ahead of January 22 Local Government Elections
Ibanda District has received ballot papers ahead of the January 22 local government council elections, marking a key milestone in preparations for the polls that will usher in… Read more »
Uganda: Nsegumire Retains Mityana North Seat As NRM Expands Parliamentary Hold in District
Incumbent Member of Parliament for Mityana North, Muhammad Kibedi Nsegumire, has been re-elected for a second term after winning a closely watched parliamentary contest that… Read more »
Uganda: Zaake Wins Third Term As Mityana Municipality MP
Francis Zaake Butebi has been re-elected Member of Parliament for Mityana Municipality, securing a third term in one of the most closely watched parliamentary contests in Mityana… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Musasizi Wins Fourth Term As Rubanda East MP
State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi of the National Resistance Movement has been re-elected as Member of Parliament for Rubanda East Constituency, securing a fourth term… Read more »
Uganda: Kamuli District Cao and CFO Charged Over Embezzlement of Shs600m Road Funds
Two senior officials of Kamuli District Local Government have been charged before the Anti-Corruption Court over the alleged embezzlement of more than Shs600 million intended for… Read more »
Uganda: Kalwanga Wins Third Term As Busujju MP
David Lukyamuzi Kalwanga has been declared the winner of the Busujju Constituency parliamentary race, securing a third consecutive term in Parliament after a tightly contested… Read more »
Uganda: Robert Mugabe Wins Kitagwenda County MP Seat
Robert Mugabe of the National Resistance Movement party has been elected Member of Parliament for Kitagwenda County after registering a commanding victory in the recently concluded… Read more »
