June 13
Uganda: Museveni Asks Cultural Institutions to Rally Subjects for Wealth Creation
In a speech that was delivered by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, at the 30th Empango celebrations at Rukurato chambers, President Museveni highlighted the reason behind the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Meets UPDF High Command
President Yoweri Museveni has chaired a meeting of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) High Command at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: OPM Donates Farms Tools, Iron Sheets to Bunyoro
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) through the state Minister for Bunyoro affairs has donated an assortment of over 10,000 farm items and building materials to Bunyoro Read more »
June 12
Uganda: From VIP to Kitalya, MPs to Feel the Floor, Literally
The three legislators, for some reason, all checked into court in royal blue despite having no ties to Forum for Democratic Change, the political organisation that uses the colour. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Top Organ Sits Again to Determine Fate of Embattled MPs
The Central Executive Committee (CEC), the top-most decision-making organ of the National Resistance Movement, on Tuesday deferred a meeting called to consider and approve new… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Should Surrender Over Corruption - Besigye
Last week, Museveni expressed concern about the rampant corruption in Uganda, revealing that even some of his staff at State House have been involved in corrupt practices. The… Read more »
June 11
Uganda: Tension At Parliament As Police Conduct Search At Homes of Three MPs
The Situation at Parliament on Tuesday was tense with few legislators and staff of Parliament visible at the August House. Read more »
Uganda: Has FDC Been Divided Along East-West Lines?
The battle lines appear to have been etched on the maps for Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) as the Katonga faction and Najjanakumbi group take their claims. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Says She Survived Rape Multiple Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, has asked all stakeholders to ensure the implementation of all the laws that Parliament passed to protect girls from early marriages and… Read more »
Uganda: Police Search Homes of Detained MPs
The homes of three detained legislators are subject of search and seizure today as detectives from the Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) sniff for evidence in… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigations Leave Parliament At Sixes and Sevens
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Why It's Hard to Meet President Museveni After Making Promises to Individuals On a Public Function
President Museveni frequently instructs his private secretary during public engagements to record the names of individuals who openly express a desire to meet with him, often… Read more »
Uganda: Kabuleta's NEED Party Urges Museveni to Engage in Dialogue for a Peaceful Transition
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has called upon President Museveni and Ugandans, both within the country and abroad, to reflect on… Read more »
June 11
Uganda: Is It the End for Besigye After Lukewarm Reception in Mbale?
Dr Kizza Besigye, a towering figure in Ugandan politics, recently experienced a starkly different reception during his visit to Mbale City, signaling potential challenges to his… Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Museveni Orders Landlords to Return Excess Rent Or Face Prosecution
President Museveni has directed landlords charging excessive nominal rent fees (obusuulu) to return the excess to bibanja holders immediately or face arrest. Read more »
Uganda: Changing MPs Every Election Cycle Not Productive, Minister Tells Voters
The State Minister for Cooperatives, Mr Fredrick Ngobi, has warned voters in Bunyole West constituency against changing their Members of Parliament in every election cycle. Read more »
Uganda: CID Orders VIP Cells Prepped Up As MPs Face Arrest
The Criminal Investigations Department has directed Kira Police Station to "clean up cells for VIPs" as legislators and Parliament staff face arrest in corruption charges. Read more »
June 09
Uganda: War Veterans - Uganda's Long-Term Challenge As NRM Govt Faces Unfulfilled Promises After 35 Years
As Uganda celebrates 35 years under the leadership of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), a growing issue has come to the forefront: the unfulfilled demands of war veterans.… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Experts React to Museveni's Stance On Uganda's Economy
President Yoweri Museveni rose to the podium during the state of the nation address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to hail Ugandans for reaching the lower floor of middle income… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Launches Campaign to Reverse Climate Change Effects in Kalungu
The Ministry of Water and Environment has launched the LIFE-AR (Life for Environment Action and Resilience) campaign, aimed at combating the detrimental effects of environmental… Read more »
Uganda: What Was Missed in Museveni's Speech?
In his recent State of the Nation Address on June 6, 2024, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni outlined Uganda's progress and future goals. Notably absent from the speech, however,… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Moves to Regulate Traditional Medicine
The Ugandan government is intensifying efforts to regulate traditional medicine production, addressing a growing public interest in these remedies. Read more »
June 06
Rwanda: Diane Rwigara Again Barred From Rwanda's Presidential Election
Rwanda's National Electoral Commission (NEC) has again dashed Ms Diane Rwigara's hope of running for president in the July 14 elections. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's 2023 Health Sector Goals - a Year in Review
As the Financial Year 2023/2024 draws to a close, a review of President Museveni's ambitious health sector goals reveals a mixed bag of achievements and ongoing challenges. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy On Right Track - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday painted a bright future for Uganda's economy, which he said is on the right track . Read more »