Uganda: Ssenyonyi Says MP Nakimuli Drove Herself to Hospital for Ill-Fated Surgery

The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has said Kalangala District Woman MP Helen Nakimuli drove herself to hospital on Saturday morning before undergoing a surgical… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Links Teenage Pregnancies to Rising Fistula Cases, Targets Emergency Care Gaps

The Ministry of Health Uganda has attributed persistent cases of obstetric fistula to high rates of teenage pregnancy and delays in accessing emergency maternal care, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Odongo Heads to Türkiye Amid Diplomatic Balancing Act Triggered By Muhoozi Social Media Posts

Foreign Affairs Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo has travelled to Türkiye for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), at a moment when Uganda is quietly managing renewed… Read more »

Uganda: Fungaroo Rejects 7-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Weakened Accountability

Obongi MP-elect says extending electoral cycles risks disconnecting leaders from voters and undermining democratic oversight. Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Obote Shakes Political Order With 'Pigeonhole Constitution'

On April 15, 1966, Uganda witnessed one of the most dramatic constitutional shifts in its history when Prime Minister Milton Obote introduced a new constitution under heavy… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Reconvenes for Showdown On Sovereignty and Tax Bills

Parliament is set to resume its sitting today, with lawmakers expected to consider a number of controversial bills, including proposals on sovereignty and tax amendments likely to… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Puts MPs Through Firearms Drill, Sounds

President Museveni has led Members of Parliament through a firearms training exercise at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi, using the session to emphasise national… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Tables Sovereignty Bill With 20-Year Jail Terms, Multi-Billion Fines

Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing sweeping restrictions on foreign influence, including heavy fines, long prison terms,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Records Progress Under Vision 2040 Amid Ongoing Structural Challenges

Uganda has registered notable progress in key development sectors under Vision 2040, even as challenges in human capital development, mineral exploitation, and regional balance… Read more »

Uganda: Constitutional Court to Hear 12 High-Stakes Petitions in One-Day Kampala Session

The Constitutional Court of Uganda will tomorrow, April 15, 2026, sit in Kampala for a one-day session during which 12 constitutional petitions are scheduled for hearing, with… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF, Civil Leaders Forge New Strategy to Consolidate Peace in Karamoja

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has convened a four-day high-level engagement with civil, political and community leaders from the Karamoja sub-region to reinforce peace… Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis

The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and… Read more »

Uganda: Nameere Declares Herself 'Commander 001' in Anti-Corruption Push

Masaka City MP-elect rallies new legislators and citizens to join a collective fight against graft as President Museveni issues fresh warnings on corruption. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Steps Up Mediation in Amuru-Adjumani Land Dispute

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has stepped up peace engagements aimed at resolving the long-standing land conflict between communities in Amuru and Adjumani districts in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Moves to Fast-Track Regional Livestock Movement Protocol

Uganda has joined regional efforts led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to fast-track the signing and ratification of a key protocol aimed at regulating… Read more »

Uganda: I Don't Want to Hear Corruption Again in Parliament - Museveni Warns NRM MPs

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in Parliament, vowing decisive action against both bribe takers and givers . Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe Chief Magistrate Leads Plea Bargaining Drive At Kitala Prison

The Entebbe Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis, has led a plea bargaining sensitisation exercise at Kitala Prison as part of the Judiciary's ongoing efforts to reduce case… Read more »

Uganda: Alupo Reaffirms Government Commitment to Faith-Based Partnerships in Service Delivery

Vice President Jessica Alupo has reaffirmed government's commitment to deepening cooperation with religious institutions, saying faith-based partnerships remain central to service… Read more »

Uganda: ULs Warns Against Proposed Seven-Year Parliamentary Term Extension

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has warned against a reported proposal to extend the parliamentary term from five to seven years, cautioning that any such constitutional amendment… Read more »

Uganda: Government Confirms 7-Year Term Proposal As Debate Intensifies

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has confirmed that a proposal to extend the tenure of Parliament and the Executive from five to seven years is officially under… Read more »

Uganda: Govt, Experts to Tackle Youth Job Crisis At Labour Convention

Government officials, labour experts and private sector leaders are set to converge in Kampala for the 4th Annual National Labour Convention and Expo 2026, as concerns grow over… Read more »

Uganda: Regional Integration Takes Centre Stage At Kyankwanzi Retreat

Regional integration and governance reform have taken centre stage at the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders' Retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Gen Saleh's Sacrifice, Patriotism in Liberation Struggle

President Museveni has hailed Caleb Akandwanaho, famously known as Gen. Salim Saleh, for sacrificing his youthful days to join the liberation struggle, describing him as a symbol… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges NRM MPs to Drop Foreign Trips, Focus On Constituencies

President Museveni has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to reduce foreign travel and dedicate more time to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Reaffirms Strong Türkiye Ties Amid Diplomatic Ripples Over Muhoozi Remarks

The government has reaffirmed its strong and growing bilateral relations with the Republic of Turkey following high-level diplomatic discussions held in Kampala on Monday between… Read more »