Uganda: Staying Under Mao's DP Would've Been Political Suicide - Luttamaguzi

Nakaseke South MP, Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula, has said that remaining in the Democratic Party (DP) under the leadership of Norbert Mao would have ended his political career. Read more »

Uganda: DPP Withdraws Charges Against Prof Wasswa Balunywa,Minister Amos Lugolobi

In Uganda's criminal justice system, it's the mandate of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to sustain criminal proceedings against anyone accused of any crime. Read more »

Uganda: Rubongoya Prioritises Urgent Urban Reforms As He Launches Kampala Central Campaign

National Unity Platform (NUP) MP aspirant David Lewis Rubongoya has officially launched his campaign for Kampala Central, setting out urgent reforms aimed at transforming urban… Read more »

Uganda: Mafabi Urges Focus On Agriculture to Lift West Nile Out of Poverty

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has called for urgent government intervention in West Nile, urging authorities to prioritise… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Calls for National Unity Ahead of 45th Tarehe Sita Celebrations in Kigezi

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called upon all Ugandans--particularly those in the Kigezi… Read more »

Uganda: Among Blames Technical Officers for Poor Road Maintenance Despite Government Funding

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Anitah Among, has criticised technical officers in local governments for the continued poor state… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Prisons Service Resumes Joint Annual General Meetings to Strengthen Teamwork ,Service Delivery

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has resumed its annual tradition of holding joint general meetings for officers at all levels, popularly known as "Kachoke Madit," at the Prisons… Read more »

Uganda: Baryomunsi Urges Ugandan Universities to Harness Technology for Innovation, Service Delivery

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has called on public and private universities in Uganda to actively… Read more »

Uganda: IMF Set to Review Uganda's Post-Financing Assessment in January 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that its Executive Board is expected to consider Uganda's Post-Financing Assessment (PFA) in January 2026. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Warns Citizens Against Involvement in Uganda Politics Following Arrest of Activists

Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, has cautioned Kenyan nationals against involvement in Uganda's internal political affairs, stressing that such actions could… Read more »

Uganda: Novartis' New Antimalarial Ganlum Offers Hope Against Drug Resistance in Africa

Novartis (NOVN.S) has announced the successful completion of a pivotal Phase III trial for its new antimalarial drug, ganaplacide/lumetantrine, branded as GanLum, demonstrating… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Inclusive Transformation As He Rallies Voters in Kibuku

President Museveni has urged Ugandans to consolidate the peace and stability achieved under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) by embracing wealth creation and supporting… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Prisons Appeals for Clemency to Ease Severe Overcrowding Crisis

Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has urged the government to grant pardons to inmates convicted of minor offenses, citing the urgent need to tackle severe overcrowding in the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Incumbent Abdul Mutumba Launches Campaigns to Retain Kiboga West Seat in Parliament

The campaign season in Kiboga West has intensified as incumbent Member of Parliament Hajji Abdul Mutumba Ssetuba officially launched his campaign rally, four days after the… Read more »

Uganda: Rebecca Kadaga Launches 'Vote Museveni' Campaign in Kamuli, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has officially launched the Vote Museveni campaign in her home district of Kamuli,… Read more »

Uganda: Inside Plans to Modernise Rail Transport and Decongest Kampala

The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has unveiled new plans to establish a passenger train service linking Bujuuko, Kyengera, Kampala, Port Bell, and Mukono, as part of a broader… Read more »

South Sudan: Kiir Sacks and Demotes VP Bol Mel to Private

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday night dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, stripped him of all his political and military ranks, and demoted him… Read more »

South Sudan: Bol Mel Speaks Out After Kiir Strips Him of Vice Presidency

South Sudan's Dr Benjamin Bol Mel has broken his silence a day after being dismissed from the office of Vice President by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, choosing a tone of calm… Read more »

Uganda: Nakalema Urges Govt to Cut Taxes On New Innovations to Attract Investors

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has urged the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Ministry of Finance to review taxes on new… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Moves to Separate Regulator and Operator Roles in Civil Aviation Sector

Uganda has proposed a major reform in its civil aviation sector, with plans to separate the regulatory and operational functions of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commission Runner Cheptegei's Shs26bn Hotel in Kapchorwa

President Museveni has commissioned a new hotel owned by Uganda's celebrated long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei in Kapchorwa District. Read more »

Uganda: Kween RDC, NRM Chairman Trade Corruption Accusations Before Museveni

President Museveni's rally in Kween on Tuesday saw drama as the area RDC, Hope Atuhaire, and district NRM chairman, Steven Mangusho, traded accusations before the President. Read more »

Uganda: 'Mr. Economy' Abraham Luzzi Pledges Transparent, Digital-First Leadership for Kampala Central

Abraham Luzzi, popularly known as "Mr. Economy" and a candidate for the Kampala Central Division MP seat, has reaffirmed his commitment to integrity, accountability, and… Read more »

Uganda: Common Man Party's Moses Bigirwa Urges Abraham Luzzi to Prioritize Policy Over Personal Engagements

Moses Bigirwa, Secretary General of the Common Man's Party, has advised Abraham Luzzi, a candidate for Kampala Central Division MP, to concentrate on policy issues rather than… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Hasn't Benefitted From Opposition Leadership - Burora

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the Nakawa West Parliamentary seat, Burora Herbert Anderson, has called for a shift in Kampala's political leadership,… Read more »