Uganda: Ggoobi Urges NRM MPs to Reject 'Budget Games,' Push Accountability and Infrastructure-Led Growth

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has urged political leaders to take a more deliberate role in steering Uganda's socio-economic… Read more »

Uganda: Mbidde Rules Out Mao's Speakership Bid, Cites NRM Tradition and Cooperation Deal Limits

Democratic Party vice president Fred Mukasa Mbidde has publicly cautioned party leader Norbert Mao against pursuing the Speakership, arguing that political realities, party… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Commends Masindi Army Secondary School for Strong UCE, UACE Performance

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has commended Masindi Army Secondary School for its outstanding performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Kyankwanzi - VP Alupo Calls for Institutional Harmony, Innovation

Vice President Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has emphasized the importance of harmony among the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary, noting that while each arm of government has… Read more »

Uganda: Tumwebaze Breaks Silence On Weight Loss

The Minister for Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, has dismissed concerns about his visibly slimmer appearance, saying his weight loss is deliberate and aimed at improving his health. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Unveils Nationwide Fish Farming Project to Boost Incomes

President Museveni has announced plans to roll out a large-scale, nationwide fish farming project aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Uganda's wetlands and boosting… Read more »

Uganda: Pistol Recovered As Police Arrest 16 in Entebbe Crackdown

Police in Entebbe Municipality have recovered a pistol following an intelligence-led operation conducted on Saturday, April 11, 2026, across the areas of Wamala, Buzzi, Lutaba, and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Meets Iranian Envoy As Muhoozi's Pro-Israel Rhetoric Stirs Diplomatic Ripples

President Museveni on Sunday held a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Uganda, Majid Saffar, on the sidelines of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat in Kyankwanzi, amid… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's Calculated Unpredictability Keeps Allies and Rivals Guessing

President Yoweri Museveni, Uganda's long-serving leader, remains one of the most enigmatic political figures in the region--widely described by analysts and former close associates… Read more »

Uganda: 'Corruption Threatens National Security' - Deputy IGG Warns UPDF Officers

The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, has urged senior officers of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to uphold ethical conduct,… Read more »

Uganda: Among, Mao Trade Barbs Over Kyankwanzi Retreat

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has stirred debate after using a pointed analogy to describe the limits of political cooperation, remarks widely interpreted as directed at… Read more »

Uganda: I'm a Single Mother of Seven - Nandutu Seeks Leniency, Apologises to Karamoja

Former Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu, has asked for pardon from the people of Karamoja, the President, and her constituents in an emotional address before court ahead of her… Read more »

Uganda: UNFPA Urges Policy Reforms to Address Menstrual Health Gaps in Uganda

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for urgent policy and regulatory reforms to tackle persistent menstrual health challenges in Uganda, warning that limited… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's Ideological Lecture At Kyankwanzi a Turning Point for Us, Says Kassanda MP Bisaso

Kassanda South MP Abdul Bisaso has said the recent address by President Museveni to NRM Members of Parliament in Kyankwanzi has reshaped his understanding of leadership and public… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Links Africa's Future On Industrialization As He Calls for Strategic Rethink On the Nile

President Museveni has called for a shift from historical disputes to a strategic, development-focused approach in addressing challenges facing the Nile Basin, stressing that… Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Accuses President Museveni of 'Unconstitutional Interference' in Masaka MP Election

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned President Museveni, accusing him of unconstitutional meddling in the disputed Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, warning… Read more »

Uganda: Mao Defends Attendance At NRM Retreat, Cites Official Invitation

Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao has defended his attendance at the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership retreat, saying he was formally invited in his… Read more »

Uganda: Mao's Speakership Bid - The Birth of Coalition Politics in Uganda

The Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister and Democratic Party President Nobert Mao is attending the NRM Parliament Caucus in Kyankwanzi this week. Read more »

Uganda: You Must Fight for Africa's Strategic Security - Museveni Tells NRM MPs

President Museveni has called on leaders across the continent to prioritise Africa's strategic security, warning that without unity and technological advancement, the continent… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Set for May 12 Swearing-in

President Museveni will be sworn in for his seventh term in office on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, following his victory in the January 15 presidential elections. Read more »

Uganda: Gomba Farmers Urge Govt to Subsidise Guatemala Grass Seeds to Boost Milk Production, Prevent Livestock Deaths

Cattle farmers in Gomba District have called on the government to subsidize Guatemala grass seeds, saying the high-nutrition fodder could help reduce livestock deaths during dry… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Warns Against 'Draconian' Sovereignty Bill

The Opposition in Uganda's Parliament is mobilizing lawmakers across party lines to resist the proposed National Sovereignty Bill 2026, arguing that it threatens governance, human… Read more »

Uganda: NRM MPs-Elect Begin Intensive Kyankwanzi Retreat Ahead of 12th Parliament

Members of Parliament-elect from the National Resistance Movement have commenced a week-long retreat at the National Leadership Institute aimed at preparing them to execute party… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pays Tribute to Fallen Supreme Court Justice Nshimye

President Museveni has paid tribute to the late retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nshimye Ssebutulo, describing him as a principled and committed judicial officer who served… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Traders Relocated After Eviction, Raise Concerns Over New Market Conditions

Authorities in Mukono Municipality have relocated traders to a new site following their eviction from Kame Valley Market, sparking mixed reactions over the suitability of the new… Read more »