Uganda: Third Young Councillor Dies in Mukono

A heavy wave of grief has swept through the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Mukono following the death of Charles Wakibugu, the Seeta Ward councillor in Mukono Municipality and… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Condemns Electoral Violence, Accuse Security Agencies of Targeting Opposition Supporters

Parliament's leadership, including Speaker Anita Among, Minister for General Duties Kasule Lumumba and Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, has condemned what they describe as… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Defends Many Opposition Candidates As Strategy to Stop Museveni Reaching 50%

Common Man's Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has defended the presence of many opposition contenders in the 2026 race, saying the strategy is meant to prevent… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Recalled for Urgent Business As Budget Deadlines Loom

Parliament has been recalled from adjournment to handle urgent national business ahead of critical budget deadlines, according to a message shared by Speaker Anita Annet Among on… Read more »

Uganda: 'Gains' in the Fight Against HIV As Uganda Marks World Aids Day in Bushenyi

As Uganda joins the world in commemorating World AIDS Day in Bushenyi, health officials have highlighted significant progress in the country's fight against HIV, noting strides… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Opens New NUP Offices in Bamunanika, Calls for Stronger Party Structures in Luweero

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has inaugurated new party offices in Bamunanika, Luweero District, as part of efforts to strengthen party… Read more »

Uganda: We Have to Make a Record By Massively Voting for President M7 - Mubangizi

The Buwekula South Member of Parliament and NRM flag bearer, Dedan Mubangizi, has urged local leaders in the constituency to intensify mobilization efforts for President Museveni… Read more »

Uganda: Peace Is Uganda's Treasure, Protect It - Museveni Tells Bushenyi

President Museveni has rallied the people of Bushenyi to vote NRM in the 2026 elections to protect the peace that was ushered in 40 years ago. Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Artists Revive Barkcloth Craft to Preserve Uganda's Cultural Heritage

Every year, a quiet but powerful cultural revival unfolds at the National Theatre in Kampala as artisans gather to teach and showcase the centuries-old craft of barkcloth-making. Read more »

Nigeria: Absa Bank Flags Off Aga Khan High School Innovators for Junior Achievement Africa Finals in Abuja

Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Uganda, has officially flagged off the student innovators from Aga Khan High School, the reigning national champions… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Bishop Confirms Over 100 Believers, Calls for Unity and God-Centered Leadership

The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Rt Rev Enos Kitto Kagodo, confirmed over 100 believers into the Anglican faith at St. Luke's Nsamba Parish Church of Uganda on Sunday. Read more »

Uganda: Sheema Leaders Prepare Development Memorandum to Present to Museveni Ahead of Campaign Rally

As President Museveni prepares to campaign in Sheema and Bushenyi districts ahead of his reelection bid, leaders in Sheema have presented him with a memorandum of pressing local… Read more »

South Africa: MTN-Backed Kiira Motors Electric Expedition Reaches 3000km Milestone in Kampala-Cape Town Green Belt Expedition

The MTN-sponsored Kiira Motors "Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition" has reached Lusaka, Zambia, marking the first major milestone in a 13,000-kilometre journey… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Mayanja Intervenes As Ibanda State Attorney, Police Are Accused of Colluding With Businessman in 25-Year Land Dispute

The Resident State Attorney (RSA) of Ibanda, Ali Ssemakula, together with local police, is facing intense scrutiny over allegations of colluding with prominent businessman Vincent… Read more »

Uganda: Attorney General Kiwanuka Warns NRM Members Against Campaigning for Independents

The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has cautioned National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters who continue to campaign for candidates without official party flags, noting… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Kabanda Courts City Dwellers to Support Museveni, Other NRM Candidates

The Minister for Kampala, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, has appealed to residents of the capital to reflect on and appreciate President Museveni's contribution to the country, urging them… Read more »

Uganda: Bwowe Faults EC Over Decision On Nakawa Division West Nominations

People's Front for Freedom (PFF) flagbearer for Nakawa Division West, Ivan Bwowe, has faulted the Electoral Commission (EC) for maintaining the Kampala Returning Officer's decision… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Elected to Unido Industrial Development Board for 2025-2027 Term

Uganda has been elected to the Industrial Development Board (IDB) of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for the 2025-2027 term, following elections held… Read more »

Uganda: Makindye Residents Protest Delayed and Reduced Pdm Funds

Residents of Makindye turned out in force at the office of the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) on Monday, demanding answers over delays and discrepancies in the distribution of… Read more »

Uganda: EC Seeks Shs2.4bn to Gazette 15,256 New Polling Stations

The Electoral Commission (EC) has appeared before Parliament's Budget Committee seeking an additional Shs2.4 billion to publish 15,256 new polling stations in the Gazette and local… Read more »

Uganda: Rural School Fellows Complete Teach for Uganda Programme in Bugiri

Teach For Uganda (TFU) marked a significant milestone with a graduation ceremony for Cohorts 6 and 7 at Happy Wallet Hotel in Bugiri, celebrating Fellows who have completed… Read more »

Uganda: Appeals Court Disqualifies Ex-Trump Lawyer Alina Habba As New Jersey Prosecutor

A US appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as top federal prosecutor for New Jersey - a ruling… Read more »

Uganda: WHO Warning Over Shortage of Obesity Jabs

Fewer than one in 10 people who could benefit from obesity jabs like Wegovy are able to get them, warns the World Health Organization as it releases its first guidance on the… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Municipal Council Receives Draft Design for Multi-Billion Shilling Modern Abattoir

Tororo Municipal Council has been presented with the draft design for a new modern abattoir to be constructed on council land in Mukuju Central Village, Tororo North County, along… Read more »

Uganda: Traders Count Losses After Early-Morning Fire At Nakasero Market

Traders at Nakasero Market in central Kampala were left assessing losses after a fire broke out around 9:00 a.m., believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. Read more »