March 05
Uganda: UMSC Secretary General Meets Newly Elected MPs, Seeks Support for Kadhi Courts Law
The Secretary General of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), Hajj Abas Muluubya, hosted two newly elected Members of Parliament at the council headquarters in Old Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Warns MPs Against Letting Social Media Dictate Parliamentary Leadership
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has cautioned Members of Parliament seeking the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the upcoming 12th Parliament against… Read more »
Uganda: I Was Rigged and I Have Evidence but Won't Go to Court, Says MP Luttamaguzi
Outgoing Nakaseke South Member of Parliament, Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula, has said he will not challenge the results of the parliamentary elections held in Nakaseke South on… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker, Deputy Should Be Judged On Core Mandate, Not Peripheral Matters - Tayebwa
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly defended the performance of the 11th Parliament, asserting that the leadership under Speaker Anita Annet Among has… Read more »
Uganda: Nyendo-Mukungwe MP-Elect Meets Leader of Opposition to Strengthen Parliamentary Coordination
The Member of Parliament-elect for Nyendo-Mukungwe, Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira, has held a strategic meeting with the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, in what… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Balance of Faith, Effort to Drive National Development
President Museveni has called on Ugandans to balance faith and personal effort, saying both are crucial for national development and the country's continued progress. Read more »
Uganda: Govt, World Bank Call for More Suppliers to Boost Fuelwood Support in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement
Government and World Bank officials have called for more private suppliers to join the fuelwood supply chain under a major climate-smart project supporting refugees in Kyangwali… Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara District Tables Shs41bn Budget for 2026/2027 Financial Year
Mbarara District Council has tabled a proposed budget of Shs41 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, representing an increase of Shs11 billion from the Shs30 billion approved… Read more »
Uganda: DP Defends Norbert Mao's Bid for Speaker, Says It's Not a Bargaining Tool
The Democratic Party (DP) has defended the candidature of its leader and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, for the Speaker of the 12th Parliament,… Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry Positions Uganda's Trade Sector to Drive $500bn Economy Target By 2040
KAMPALA -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has positioned the trade sector as a key driver in Uganda's ambition to grow its economy tenfold from about $50 billion… Read more »
March 04
Uganda: NRM Pours Cold Water On Mao's House Dreams, Backs Among
President Museveni, who also serves as National Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has endorsed Speaker Anita Annet Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa for… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Reveals How Besigye Trained NRA Fighters to Use Chloroform During Bush War
President Museveni has revealed details of a daring bush war operation in which now incarcerated Dr Kizza Besigye was called upon to train National Resistance Army (NRA) fighters… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Commends Stanbic for Providing Holistic Financial Solutions to Ugandans
Government has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for delivering holistic financial solutions that are transforming lives and strengthening Uganda's financial ecosystem. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Endorses Among and Tayebwa to Lead 12th Parliament
President Museveni has signed the ruling party NRM's top organ endorsement of Speaker Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa for another term in the stewardship of the August… Read more »
March 03
Uganda: Kenzo Says Museveni Beneficiaries Turn Against Him
Renowned singer Eddy Kenzo, born Edrisa Musuuza, has defended President Yoweri Museveni, saying many beneficiaries of government support later turn against him. Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Fragmentation Threatens Uganda's Democratic Prospects, Says Mpuuga
Mathias Mpuuga, president of the Democratic Front, has broken his silence following Uganda's disputed general election, declaring he has "no luxury to mourn" despite what he… Read more »
Uganda: Police Say Election Constables Fully Paid
Police in Moroto have clarified that all Special Police Constables recruited to support security during the 2026 general elections have received their full payment. Read more »
Uganda: MP-Elect's Vehicle Torched in Sembabule
Tension has gripped residents of Kyebongotoko Village in Mitete Sub-county, Sembabule District, after unknown assailants set ablaze a vehicle belonging to Mawogola County Member of… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Order Departed Asians Board to Produce Comprehensive Asset Register Over Audit Gaps
The Departed Asians Property Custodian Board (DAPCB) has been ordered to produce a detailed asset inventory following concerns raised in the latest Auditor General's report. Read more »
Uganda: Tears and Debt - Defeated Nansana MP Aspirant Blames NUP for Financial Ruin
Former Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament aspirant Steven Kawesa, popularly known as NUP Commander 001, broke down in tears as he recounted the hardships he has endured… Read more »
Uganda: I Am the Institutional Memory for NRM - Lydia Wanyoto Defends Her Speakership Bid
Mbale City Woman Member of Parliament-elect, Lydia Wanyoto, has emphasized her commitment to party loyalty, constitutionalism, and internal democracy as she addressed her… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Reports Mixed Microeconomic Signals in January Amid Rising Household Spending
Uganda's economy showed a mix of growth and cautionary signals in January 2026, reflecting resilience in household consumption alongside challenges in formal employment, exports,… Read more »
Uganda: High Alert As Forecasts Warn of Floods, Landslides and Disease Outbreaks
The government has issued a high-level alert following the release of the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 seasonal forecast, warning of warmer-than-normal temperatures and significant… Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Special Police Constables Protest Unpaid Election Wages
Special Police Constables (SPCs) in Kabale District who provided security during the 2026 general elections have protested over unpaid wages. Read more »
Uganda: Uncovered Sewer Chambers in Kabale's Kigongi Ward Raise Safety and Health Concerns
Residents of Kigongi Ward in the Central Division of Kabale Municipality, Kabale District, have expressed concern over several uncovered inspection chambers along Kigongi Road,… Read more »
