Uganda: Minister Oboth Overwhelmed As Voter Demands Soar Ahead of 2026 Elections

With the 2026 general elections looming, the pressure on Uganda's political leaders is no longer confined to campaign rallies and party primaries, it's now playing out on their… Read more »

Uganda: Lulume Says Museveni's Frequent Public Visits Signal Growing Public Discontent

Democratic Party (DP) member Lulume Bayiga has said President Museveni's increased public engagements reflect underlying unease within the population and a recognition by the… Read more »

Uganda: Court Rejects Minana's Torture Claims in Kagezi Murder Case

The Nakawa Magistrates Court has dismissed torture claims made by Abdu Noor Ssemujju, alias Minana, a former police officer accused in the 2015 murder of former state prosecutor… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos Erupts At Rukiga NRM Joint Rally As Voters Reject Former Minister Kabafunzaki

Drama and tension gripped a National Resistance Movement (NRM) joint campaign rally in Rukiga District on Monday when voters angrily rejected former State Minister for Labour… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Warns NRM Supporters About Opposition Alliance During the NRM Party Primaries

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has cautioned NRM supporters in Rubanda East Constituency to be vigilant about aspirants moving around with known FDC leaders to campaign… Read more »

Uganda: Couple Returns From Germany to Settle in Entebbe, Hacked to Death Hours After Hosting Guests

An evening that began with laughter and guests ended in bloodshed in Lugonjo Nakiwogo, Entebbe, where David Mutaaga, 69, and his wife Deborah Florence Mutaaga, 62, were found… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Expand Local Economic Growth Support Project to 55 Districts

The Government of Uganda is set to expand the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project from 17 to 55 districts, following a successful field appraisal of the first phase. Read more »

Uganda: UHRC Deploys Over 250 Legal Professionals to Handle Human Rights Cases Nationwide

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has deployed more than 250 legal professionals across the country, particularly targeting rural and hard-to-reach areas, in a bold step to… Read more »

Uganda: Ssemujju Urges Youth to Take Active Role in Politics to Claim Leadership and Combat Modern Day Slavery

Kira Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has called upon the youth to engage in active politics, emphasizing that it is the only way they can claim leadership of the… Read more »

Uganda: Living With Down Syndrome - Why Early Support and Love Matter

In Uganda and around the world, down syndrome remains a largely misunderstood condition, often clouded by stigma and misinformation. Read more »

Uganda: Funding Headache - Political Parties Decry Burdensome Financing Strategies

Political parties in Uganda are raising concerns over unsustainable funding mechanisms, with experts and party leaders warning that current strategies are weakening political… Read more »

Uganda: Focus On Wealth Creation, Not Just Infrastructure - Museveni Tells Wakiso Residents

President Museveni has urged residents of Wakiso and Kampala to prioritize personal wealth creation over merely admiring visible infrastructure developments such as roads,… Read more »

Uganda: PFF Vows Federal System If Elected in 2026

Wafula Ogutu, a member of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), has revealed that the party plans to introduce a federal system of government if it wins power in the 2026… Read more »

Uganda: 'No Besigye On 2026 Ballot As He Chairs PFF's Council of Eminent Persons'

The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has confirmed that its founding leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, will not contest the party's flag bearer nomination, citing his role on the new… Read more »

Uganda: Sixteen MPs Warm to People's Front for Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls

Sixteen current and former Members of Parliament have thrown their political weight behind the newly formed People's Front for Freedom (PFF), signaling growing momentum around the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Says Uganda Ripe for Investment, Cites Peace and Infrastructure Growth

President Museveni has said Uganda is ready for large-scale investment, saying the country now has the peace, security, and infrastructure needed to support profitable business… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Distributes Over 57,325 Land Titles to Boost Tenure Security and Economic Empowerment

The Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has announced the distribution of over 57,325 land titles to citizens across all regions of Uganda,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Brics Partner States to Protect Environment for Future Generations

President Museveni has urged BRICS partner states to prioritize environmental protection and adopt sustainable measures to safeguard the planet for future generations. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Aspirant, Bobi Wine's Brothers Settle After Violent Jinja Scuffle

A violent scuffle involving singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes, and fellow singer Michael Mukwaya (Mickie Wine)--both brothers of National Unity Platform… Read more »

Tanzania: Bebe Cool Breaks the Chains in Tanzania

Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool landed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday night to kick off the Tanzanian leg of his Break The Chains album media tour, running from July 7 to 12. Read more »

Uganda: Over 5.3 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs As Nira Urges Faster Pace to Beat Deadline

More than 5.3 million Ugandans have renewed their National Identification Cards (IDs) so far, according to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), which has… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Urges End to Religion-Based Campaigns

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has called for an end to campaigns that exploit religious differences, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and respectful political… Read more »

Uganda: Corruption Will Not Be Tolerated - Museveni Tells Public Sector

President Museveni has urged public servants to take the lead in advancing the country's economic transformation agenda by promoting commercial agriculture, industrialization, ICT,… Read more »

Uganda: Lulume Bayigga Crosses to PFF

Buikwe South Michael Lulume Bayigga, a long-time stalwart of the Democratic Party (DP), has defected to the new party, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF). Read more »

Uganda: Singer Dax Vibes Arrested in Jinja Over Assault of NRM Aspirant

Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes and brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has been arrested… Read more »