Uganda: Museveni Says 70% of Ugandans Are Now in the Money Economy As NRM Marks 40 Years

President Museveni has said that 70 percent of Ugandans are now participating in the money economy, crediting four decades of National Resistance Movement (NRM) rule and state-led… Read more »

Uganda: Mayor-Elect Balimwezo Courts New York Delegation to Boost Uganda's Film Industry

Kampala mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo has met a delegation of film industry figures from New York as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and technical expertise to… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Security Roadblocks Punish Ordinary Road Users

The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has accused state security agencies of conducting what he described as an unjustified manhunt… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Kasibante Petition

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a presidential election petition filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante, arguing that the… Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Raises Fresh Alarm Over Besigye's Health

Winnie Byanyima, the spouse of opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, has raised fresh concerns over his health, alleging that prison authorities are deliberately denying him adequate… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Free to Return Home, No Body Wants Him - Baryomunsi

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has told opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Sweeping Electoral Reforms, Accountability for Election Officials

Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, has renewed calls for comprehensive electoral reforms, urging authorities to strengthen… Read more »

Uganda: Police Face Budget Cuts, Raise Concerns Over Operations

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has raised alarms over proposed budget cuts that threaten critical operations, warning that reductions in the non-wage component--set to decrease by… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Warns of Arrests, Sackings Over Parish Development Model Misuse

President Museveni has warned parish chiefs and ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders accused of frustrating or misusing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds that they… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation

President Museveni has mourned the passing of Ajelena Aero, mother of former rebel commander Francis Eregu--widely known by his nom de guerre "Hitler"--describing her as a beacon… Read more »

Uganda: Kabeeho Calls for Justice After Police Disperse Protest in Ntungamo

Tension gripped Ntungamo Municipality on Sunday evening after police dispersed supporters of John Kabeeho Kigungu, an aspirant for the Ntungamo District chairperson seat in the… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Electoral Reforms, Accountability of Election Officials

Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as Mugati Gwa Butter, has renewed calls for sweeping electoral reforms, urging… Read more »

Uganda: Social Media to Be Fully Restored Today, Says Gen Muhoozi

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said government will fully restore access to social media today, Monday, January 26, following weeks of restrictions… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Awards Six Outstanding Entrepreneurs for Contribution to Uganda's Economy

President Museveni has awarded six outstanding entrepreneurs and industrialists for their contribution to Uganda's economic transformation at the Mustard Seed Awards 2025, held at… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi's Brother Says Drones Spying On His Home

Singer Micheal Mukwaya, also known as Mikie Wine and younger brother of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, has raised concerns about what he says are drones… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Lost Because Many Ugandans See Him As a Popstar, Not a President Material - Gashumba

In the January 15, 2026 general elections, the opposition faced a challenging and highly competitive political environment. Although opposition parties maintained a visible… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Law Society Condemns Assault On Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi, Vows Legal Action

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned the violent home invasion and assault on Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi at her residence in Magere, Wakiso District, describing the… Read more »

Uganda: EC Says BVVK Machines Worked in 16 Districts, Faults Logistical Challenges

As Uganda prepares for the next phase of voting this Thursday, the Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified concerns over the performance of the Biometric Voter Verification Kits… Read more »

Uganda: Is It the End of Nabeta's Political Grip On Jinja East?

For more than two decades, the politics of Jinja East--now Jinja City Southern Division East--has largely revolved around one man: Nathan Igeme Nabeta. Read more »

Uganda: How NRM Reclaimed the Busoga Vote

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has regained its dominance in the Busoga sub-region following last week's presidential and parliamentary elections, marking a… Read more »

Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Ibrahim Ssemujju's defeat in the Kira Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as… Read more »

Uganda: I Won't Reveal My Next Move - 'Unlucky' Rwamiti After Another Election Loss

Seasoned entertainment presenter and two-time parliamentary aspirant Miles Rwamiti has said he will not be disclosing his next political move losing the Nakawa West parliamentary… Read more »

Uganda: EC Dispatches Voting Materials As Ntungamo Gears Up for Local Govt Polls

The Electoral Commission (EC) in Ntungamo District has begun dispatching voting materials to sub-counties ahead of tomorrow's local government council elections, which will be… Read more »

Uganda: Delays Mar Youth, PWDs District Elections

Voting for the District Male Youth Representative and the District Female Representative for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was disrupted by delays on Tuesday, with the youth… Read more »

Uganda: Lawmakers Mourn Former Ngora Woman MP Stella Isodo Apolot

Lawmakers across the political divide have paid tribute to the late Stella Isodo Apolot, describing her as an all-embracing, supportive and collaborative legislator whose death has… Read more »