Uganda: Defections Shake NRM and FDC As Tororo Youths and Elders Join New Political Party

A fresh wave of defections has hit Uganda's political scene, with a group of youths and elders in Tororo District announcing their withdrawal from the National Resistance Movement… Read more »

Uganda: Kadaga Urges Peaceful Coexistence Between Refugees and Host Communities At Kampala Marathon

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has called for stronger ties between refugees and host communities, describing the Urban… Read more »

Uganda: Eddy Kenzo Dismisses Selective Govt Support, Defends Global Reputation

Renowned singer Edrisa Musuuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo, has rejected a proposal for selective government funding of only a few top musicians. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni, FAO Director General Discuss Transforming Uganda's Agri-Food Systems

President Museveni has met and held fruitful discussions with the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Qu Dongyu, at State House,… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Sittings Postponed to Allow MPs to Participate in NRM Elections

Parliament has postponed its scheduled resumption of plenary sittings by one week, pushing the return date to next Tuesday. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Slams NRM Over Electoral Fraud

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) over what he called widespread… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's New Title 'Ssemalungu' Draws Mixed Reactions

President Museveni's latest self-bestowed title, Ssemalungu, has stirred a heated public debate, with reactions ranging from political endorsement to linguistic skepticism and… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Moses Ali Renews Call for West Nile Ministry, War Debt Compensation

Uganda's Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving legislator for Adjumani West County, Gen Moses Ali, has once again urged President Museveni to establish a dedicated Ministry… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Unveils Plan to Curb Drowning Deaths

The government has raised alarm over the country's growing drowning crisis, revealing that at least 3,000 lives are lost annually to drowning--most of them silently, and often… Read more »

Uganda: All Presidential Candidates to Be Guarded By Only SFC - Gen Muhoozi

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that in the upcoming 2026 general elections, the Special Forces Command (SFC) will exclusively be in… Read more »

Uganda: Jazz Maestro Katumwa Stuns At 30th Music Anniversary Concert

For Isaiah Katumwa, music has never just been a passion; it's been a calling. A platform to not only chase his dreams, but to uplift others and build a legacy rooted in mentorship,… Read more »

Uganda: Kenzo Has Never Been a Global Artist - Bebe

Veteran Ugandan musician Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool has asserted that Uganda has yet to produce a truly global artist. Read more »

Uganda: The Silent Struggle - Confronting Youth Mental Health in a High-Pressure World

Mental health challenges among young people are escalating at an alarming rate, as many silently grapple with anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming pressure to meet societal… Read more »

Uganda: Breaking - Shamim Malende Arrested By Police During Procession From Airport

Kampala Woman MP Shamim Malende has been arrested by police shortly after arriving in the country from hospital abroad. Read more »

Uganda: UJA Demands Immediate Release of Journalists Detained Over Mukono Education Story

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of two journalists, Eric Yiga of Salt Media and Ivan Kimbowa of Uganda Radio Network… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Vows Crackdown On Electoral Offenders in NRM Primaries, Urges Bazzukulu to Defend Party Legacy

President Museveni has sounded a stern warning to what he described as "self-seekers" accused of polluting the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party… Read more »

Uganda: Millions Lost As Fire Guts Mityana Market Square

Tragedy struck Mityana Municipality last night when a devastating fire swept through Market Square, destroying property worth millions of shillings and leaving hundreds of traders… Read more »

Uganda: Pff Members Meet Over Besigye Bail Case,NRM Primaries and Key Political Developments

Members of the People's Front for Transition (PFF) have convened in a weekly presser to discuss key national issues, including the stalled bail hearing of Dr. Kizza Besigye and… Read more »

Kenya: Pan-African Rights Groups Condemn Kenya's Worsening Crackdown On Protesters and Civil Liberties

A coalition of Pan-African civil society groups, legal experts, and human rights defenders has issued a scathing statement condemning the Kenyan government's escalating repression… Read more »

Uganda: Defeated Abbas Weighs Independent Bid After NRM Primary Loss

Agaba Abbas Mugisha, the former Member of Parliament for Kitagwenda County, is actively consulting his supporters and political allies on whether to return to the race as an… Read more »

Uganda: Financial Barriers Shouldn't Stop Muslims From Fulfilling Hajj Obligation - Mubaje

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on Muslims across the country to begin saving small portions of their daily earnings in order to fulfill the… Read more »

Uganda: Nira Opens Applications for Correction of ID Records and First-Time Registrations for 16+ Ugandans

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially opened applications for Ugandans seeking to correct or update their National ID records, starting… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Emyooga Sacco Success in Nakawa, Pledges More Support

President Museveni has met with beneficiaries of the Emyooga SACCO initiative in Butabika and Mutungo, Nakawa Division, commending their progress and reaffirming government support… Read more »

Uganda: Dombo Urges Aggrieved NRM Members to Seek Redress Through Tribunal

Emmanuel Dombo, the NRM director for information and publicity has urged members dissatisfied with the recent primary election outcomes to seek redress through the official… Read more »

Uganda: Opendi Clinches NRM Flag in Tororo After Contested Three-Day Tallying Exercise

The tense and drawn-out process of tallying results for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Woman Member of Parliament primaries in Tororo District has finally concluded, with… Read more »