Uganda: Ankole Loses Cabinet Ground As Museveni Drops Mwebesa, Magyezi

A major Cabinet reshuffle by President Yoweri Museveni has significantly reduced Ankole's representation in central government, leaving the sub-region with only two ministerial… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Retains Janet, Drops Kasaija and Gen Ali

Kampala -- President Museveni has released a new Cabinet list for the 2026 to 2031 term, signalling one of the most significant reshuffles in recent years, with sweeping changes… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Swaps Aceng, Baryomunsi in Major Cabinet Reshuffle

President Museveni has announced a new cabinet reshuffle, with one of the most notable changes being the swap of ministerial positions between Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and Dr. Chris… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Drops Senior Ministers in Sweeping Cabinet Reshuffle

President Museveni has removed several senior ministers and long-serving government officials in a major Cabinet reshuffle that introduces new political figures and technocrats… Read more »

Uganda: Musasizi Elevated to Finance Minister in Major Cabinet Reshuffle

Seven leaders from Uganda's Kigezi sub-region have secured positions in President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's newly announced cabinet, underscoring the region's growing political… Read more »

Uganda: Tumwebaze Thanks Museveni for Reappointment, Pledges Loyalty and Commitment

The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni following his reappointment to Cabinet,… Read more »

Uganda: Nameere Pledges Crackdown On Corruption in Local Governments

Newly appointed State Minister for Local Government and Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament Justine Nameere has pledged to prioritise equal application of the law, promising a… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Drops Kabbyanga, Appoints Alioni Odria in ICT Ministry Shake-Up

Former State Minister for ICT and National Guidance Godfrey Kabbyanga has been dropped from Cabinet in the latest reshuffle by President Museveni, with Alioni Yorke Odria appointed… Read more »

Uganda: Two Killed in Violent Kigoogwa Mob Attack

Police at Matugga are investigating a violent mob incident in which two suspected thugs were beaten to death by angry residents after allegedly attacking a village and terrorising… Read more »

Uganda: Balaam Calls for Unity in Late Karangwa's Family

Outgoing State Minister for Youth and Children's Affairs Balaam Barugahara has eulogised the late former Kayunga District NRM Chairperson, Moses Karangwa Kaliisa, describing him as… Read more »

Uganda: Violent Land Wrangles Leave Sembabule Village On the Edge

Tension has once again escalated in Lyengoma village in Ntyazo-Lwemiyaga Sub-county, Sembabule District, after unknown assailants reportedly attacked residents, assaulted several… Read more »

Uganda: Government Reports Stable Inflation, Improved External Economic Position

Uganda's macroeconomic environment remained stable during the recent general elections and the immediate post-election period, with government projecting economic growth of 6.6… Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Kiiza Warns Against Leaders Who Resist Transition

Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Winnie Kiiza has cautioned against leaders who resist transition or fail to prepare successors, saying such tendencies weaken institutions… Read more »

Uganda: Faridah Nakabugo Appointed Deputy Lord Mayor

Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has appointed Faridah Nakabugo, the representative for Lubaga II, as Deputy Lord Mayor and Secretary for Administration and Human Resources,… Read more »

Uganda: Polly Katuramu Elected Kitagwenda District Speaker After Tight Race

Kitagwenda District ushered in a new chapter of leadership after newly elected district councillors officially took oath and elected a new district speaker during a highly… Read more »

Uganda: Onc Donates Bull, Food Items to Muslims Ahead of Eid Al Adha

The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) Manager and Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye has donated food items and a bull to the Muslim… Read more »

Uganda: Mao in No Man's Land After Speaker Defeat, Renews Debate On DP-NRM Cooperation

Democratic Party (DP) president Norbert Mao is facing renewed political uncertainty following his failure to secure backing in the race for Speaker of Parliament, a development… Read more »

Uganda: Chief Registrar Alum Pledges Stronger Monitoring, Accountability in Legal Representation Programme

Chief Registrar Agnes Alum has pledged to strengthen monitoring, training and accountability in the implementation of the State Funded Legal Representation programme, signalling a… Read more »

Uganda: Court of Appeal Commences Two-Day Civil Appeals Session in Jinja

The Court of Appeal on Monday commenced a two-day civil appeals session in Jinja, with a total of 27 cases scheduled for hearing during the sitting, which runs from Monday, May 25,… Read more »

Uganda: Women Appeals for Help for 8-Year-Old Granddaughter With Heart Defect

An elderly grandmother in Kitwe village, Kanoni Town Council in Gomba District, is struggling to care for her eight-year-old granddaughter who was born with a hole in the heart and… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Confirms Two New Ebola Cases

The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed infections in the country to seven. Read more »

Uganda: Sickle Cell Outreach in Lira Screens Over 300 Residents

Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative in partnership with Lira Regional Referral Hospital has conducted a major community outreach aimed at increasing awareness and early… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Residents Bring Down the Skies After Oboth Elected 12th Speaker

Residents in Tororo District on Monday put business on hold as they gathered in hotels, restaurants and trading centres to follow live proceedings from Kololo Ceremonial Grounds,… Read more »

Uganda: Kabaka Foundation Marks 30 Years of Service As California Chapter Celebrates Milestone

Kabaka Foundation has marked 30 years of service, with its California chapter in the United States holding celebrations to recognise the organisation's achievements over the past… Read more »

Uganda: Government, Build Us a Market Too - - Kanoni Traders Cry Out Over Poor Working Conditions

Traders operating in Kanoni Daily Market in Gomba District have appealed to the Government of Uganda to consider them among taxpayers deserving better services by securing land and… Read more »