Uganda: Electoral Commission Confirms New Date for Postponed Elections in Butebo District

The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed Wednesday, February 4 2026, as the new polling date for the long-awaited Local Government Elections in Butebo District, following the… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Reduced to a Rubber Stamp Under Executive Dominance - Egesa

Political and business strategist Ronald Egesa says Uganda's democratic institutions have steadily lost their authority, with Parliament reduced to a ceremonial body operating… Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Kazimba Calls for Peace , Unity After Elections

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, His Grace Dr. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has called on Christians to embrace peace, unity and humility as he begins his farewell tour,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Appoints Henry Lutwama As Special Assistant On Bataka Affairs

President Museveni has appointed Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House. Read more »

Uganda: Magoola's Dei Biopharma Develops Scalable Gene-Editing Tool for Sickle Cell Disease

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has accepted a groundbreaking patent from Dei BioPharma Ltd., marking a significant milestone in the treatment of sickle cell disease. Read more »

Uganda: Opposition in Bunyoro Blames Intimidation for Poor 2026 Poll Showing As NRM Retains Dominance

Opposition political parties in the Bunyoro sub-region have accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of denying their candidates a conducive environment to campaign… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Clays Celebrates Outgoing MD Reuben Byaruhanga Tumwebaze's Legacy

Uganda Clays Limited (UCL) has paid tribute to the legacy of its outgoing Managing Director, Reuben Byaruhanga Tumwebaze, whose five-year tenure is being credited with one of the… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima Voters Vow to Punish Non-Performing Leaders Regardless of Status

Voters in Hoima City have said they are determined to continue voting out non-performing leaders, regardless of their seniority or financial strength during election campaigns. Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Politicians Clash With Tanga Odoi Over Alleged Electoral Interference

Since his appointment as Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement Electoral Commission in 2015, Dr. Tanga Odoi has remained one of the most influential figures in Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: Security At Bobi's Home Is 'Access Control,' Not Siege, Says Baryomunsi

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has defended the continued security deployment at the Magere residence of… Read more »

Uganda: Stop the Comedy, Return Home - Nabbanja Urges Bobi Wine

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, to stop his alleged "comedy" and return home to his family. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Is Not Wanted By the State - Baryomunsi

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has reiterated that opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Baryomunsi Dismisses Claims of Besigye's Ill Health As Opposition, Wife Push Back

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has yet again dismissed claims that detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza… Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Senator Calls On Uganda to Drop Charges Against Bireete

A senior United States senator has urged Ugandan authorities to drop all charges against human rights activist Sarah Bireete, following her release on bail after nearly a month in… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Withdraws Threats to Cut Military Cooperation With U.S.

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has apologised to the United States following a series of social media posts in which he accused the US Embassy in… Read more »

Uganda: Alan Kasujja Is New Media Centre Boss

President Museveni has directed the Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, to appoint former BBC journalist Alan Kasujja… Read more »

Uganda: I Will Not Comment On the Outcome of the Results, Says Mbidde Following Buweekula Loss

Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament and Vice President of the Democratic Party (DP), Fred Mukasa Mbidde, has spoken out following his defeat in the… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Must Account for Missing NUP Leaders, Ssenyonyi Tells Parliament

The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the government to explain the whereabouts of National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy presidents for Northern and Western… Read more »

Uganda: Ssemakadde's Bid for Presidential Pardon Rejected

The Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy has declined to advise the President on granting clemency to exiled president of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac Ssemakadde. Read more »

Uganda: Frustrated Mbidde Out to Find Out Repeated Voter Rejection

Fred Mukasa Mbidde is out to do a post-mortem of his political career. The Democratic Party (DP) National Deputy President wants to find out why voters keep rejecting him. One,… Read more »

Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija Launches Key Judiciary Policy Documents to Strengthen Service Delivery

Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has launched three major policy documents aimed at improving how the Judiciary serves the public. Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Court to Rule Today On Vote Recount in West Budama North Parliamentary Election

The Tororo Chief Magistrate, Irene Nambatya, is expected to rule tomorrow, thursday on whether to grant a vote recount in the West Budama North parliamentary election. Read more »

Uganda: Sarah Bireete Granted Bail, Ordered to Deposit Passport

The Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete, has been granted bail by the Buganda Road Magistrate's Court. Read more »

Uganda: Women Condemn Security Abuses As Activists Welcome Bireete's Release

Women's rights activists across Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Wanyama Wins Eastern Region Youth MP Seat

National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Judas Thadeo Wanyama has been elected Eastern Region Youth Member of Parliament following a decisive victory over five contenders in… Read more »