Uganda: NUP Leaders Visit Luzira As Detained Supporters Blast 'Opportunistic' Dialogue With Museveni

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi on February 12, 2026 led a National Unity Platform (NUP) delegation to Luzira Prison, where detained party supporters criticised recent… Read more »

Uganda: Governance Paradox - Why Prosperity Is Fueling a Global Crisis of Political Faith

For decades, policymakers and global institutions have operated on a simple assumption: economic growth stabilises societies. Read more »

Uganda: Motor Third-Party Insurance Stickers Now Fully Digital

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has confirmed that motor third-party insurance stickers will now be issued exclusively in digital format, completing the shift from… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima City Voters Call On New Leaders to Address Service Delivery Gaps

Hoima City voters have outlined key service delivery gaps they want addressed by newly elected leaders. Read more »

Uganda: Unknown Individuals Demolish House in Wakiso Amid Land Dispute

Unknown individuals have demolished a house belonging to Leonard Ssebulime in Kikaala village, Kasanje Sub-county, Wakiso District, amid a long-standing land dispute. Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Launches 'Situla Omutindo' to Expand Coffee and Livelihood Campaign in Buganda

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has unveiled a new initiative, "Situla Omutindo" (Raise the Standards), aimed at building on the decade-long success of the… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Urges Fishermen to Protect Their Lives and Plan for the Future

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on fishermen in Buvuma Islands to stop engaging in risky lifestyles and instead safeguard their health and plan for the… Read more »

Uganda: Luweero Headteachers Warn Parents Against Late School Reporting

School administrators in Luweero District, particularly in government-aided schools, have urged parents to send pupils back to school promptly, warning that delayed reporting is… Read more »

Uganda: Mateta Knee Injury 'Not As Bad As Feared'

The knee injury which scuppered Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan last month is "not as bad as feared" and he will not need surgery, says Crystal Palace manager Oliver… Read more »

Uganda: Storm Brews Over Election Petitions As Courts Brace for Impact

As the dust settles on the January 15, 2026 polls, a new legal battlefront is opening, with the High Court expected to be flooded by election petitions. Read more »

Uganda: Low Learner Turnout Marks School Reopening in Tororo

Several schools in Tororo District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening for the 2026 academic year, raising concern among education administrators over… Read more »

Uganda: Kisoro Minnows Volcanoes Stun Wakiso Giants in Uganda Cup

Kisoro minnows Mutolere SC, aka Volcanoes, pulled off a remarkable upset in the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 64, defeating Wakiso Giants 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in a… Read more »

Uganda: Makindye Court Adjourns Bryan White Murder Case to Next Month

The Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court has adjourned the hearing of six criminal charges against city businessman Kirumira Brian, popularly known as Bryan White, and four women… Read more »

Uganda: Low Turnout Marks Reopening of First Term in Kamwenge District

Schools across Kamwenge District reopened today for the first term of 2026, following a one-week delay from the original academic calendar. Read more »

Uganda: Journalist Saava Takes Plea Bargain in Defamation, Licensing Case

Journalist Dean Lubowa Saava, who faces charges related to defamation and operating a broadcasting platform without a license, appeared before court today and entered a plea… Read more »

Uganda: UCU Dean of Students Dies After Home Attack in Mukono

The Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, has died after being attacked at her home in Mukono on Tuesday night. Read more »

Uganda: Police Reveal Details in Murder of UCU Dean of Students

Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), was strangled by assailant believed to have gained entry into her Mukono home in the early… Read more »

Uganda: Lord Mayor-Elect Balimwezo Challenges KCCA Street Vendor Crackdown Before Swearing-in

Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo has rolled up his sleeves and openly challenged fresh directives city authorities issued on street vendors. Read more »

Uganda: Schools Feel the Strain As First Term Opens Amid Growing School Fees Burden

As the first term of the 2026 academic year begins, the issue of school fees remains a pressing concern for both parents and school administrators across Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Are Parents Paying for Grades? Muganga Questions the Value of Uganda's Education System

As schools reopen and parents grapple with rising tuition fees, a deeper question is emerging: are families paying for quality education--or simply buying grades? Read more »

Uganda: Cabinet Approves Household Support for Northern Uganda

Uganda's Cabinet, chaired by President Yoweri Museveni, has approved a government plan to support households in Northern Uganda, aiming to restore livelihoods in areas affected by… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Dialogue Weakening Opposition, Says CMP's Bigirwa - Opposition

The Secretary General of the Common Man's Party (CMP), Moses Bigirwa, has said recent political dialogue between opposition legislators and President Yoweri Museveni is weakening… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye Petitions Constitutional Court to Disband General Court Martial Again

Jailed opposition political figure Retired Colonel Dr Kiiza Besigye has petitioned the Constitutional Court challenging the re-enactment of the UPDF Act, which he says… Read more »

Uganda: Doctors Sound Alarm Over Rising Attacks On Health Workers

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has warned of an increasing wave of verbal and physical attacks against health workers, saying the growing hostility is threatening morale… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Summons NRM District Leaders for Post-Election Strategy Meeting

President Museveni is set to meet National Resistance Movement (NRM) district and city chairpersons at State House Entebbe this Friday, in what is expected to be a high-level… Read more »