Uganda: Mayiga Calls for Recognition of Muteesa I, Mwanga II During Martyrs Day Commemorations

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called for greater recognition of Kabaka Muteesa I and Kabaka Mwanga II during Uganda Martyrs Day commemorations, saying both… Read more »

Uganda: Kigezi Leaders List Key Demands Ahead of State of the Nation Address

Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region have outlined key issues they hope will be addressed in the upcoming State of the Nation Address, with major concerns including poor… Read more »

Uganda: The Political Season Is Over, Now Is Time for Work - Gen Katumba

Calls for national unity, reconciliation, sacrifice and moral leadership dominated this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at the Namugongo Martyrs' Anglican Site, where… Read more »

Uganda: Vetting Is Not a Coronation and Parliament Has Every Right to Ask Difficult Questions

When a presidential nominee walks into Parliament's Appointments Committee, they are not entering a graduation ceremony where approval is guaranteed. They are entering one of the… Read more »

Uganda: Muganga Alleges Bias, Xenophobia in Parliamentary Vetting Process

The Minister-designate for Internal Affairs, Lawrence Muganga, has launched a strong public response following his contentious appearance before Parliament's Appointments… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Residents Raise High Expectations Ahead of SONA Address

Residents and leaders in Ntungamo District have expressed high expectations ahead of President Museveni's State of the Nation Address, urging him to address infrastructure gaps,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Faithful to Emulate Martyrs' Example of Sacrifice, Total Surrender to God

President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have extended their best wishes to Ugandans for a peaceful Martyrs Day, urging citizens to remain vigilant against Ebola Virus… Read more »

Uganda: President Muhoozi - Replace Ex-President Museveni's Obsolete Weapons With Cyber and Guided Missiles

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them," William Shakespeare wrote in Twelfth Night. Read more »

Uganda: New Nyendo-Mukungwe Leaders Pledge Action On Garbage, Roads and Jobs

The newly elected leadership of Nyendo-Mukungwe Division in Masaka City has pledged to tackle poor sanitation, improve road infrastructure and create employment opportunities,… Read more »

Uganda: Mubende District Council Descends Into Chaos Over Committee Elections

A heated disagreement erupted at the inaugural sitting of the new Mubende District Council after councillors clashed over whether members of the District Executive Committee should… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing Germany Ambassador

President Museveni has bid farewell to Matthias Schauer, the Ambassador of Germany to Uganda, who was accompanied by his wife, Katharina Schauer. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges EU to Back Africa's Industrialisation As Uganda, Europe Mark 50 Years of Partnership

President Museveni has called on the European Union and other international partners to support Africa's industrialisation and value-addition agenda, arguing that the continent… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola Rumours Keeping Some Learners Out of School, Government Warns

The government has expressed concern that misinformation about Ebola is preventing some learners from attending school, despite assurances that no education institutions have been… Read more »

Uganda: Government Scraps Funding for Most National Celebrations

The government has announced a major shift in public expenditure policy, scrapping funding for most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year as… Read more »

Uganda: Banyarwanda Citizenship Revisited - Beyond Politics and Prejudice

The debate surrounding Banyarwanda citizenship in Uganda has once again resurfaced, this time in the wake of recent public appointments. As has often been the case, the discussion… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda's Besigye Treason Trial - Why Are Intelligence Chiefs Taking the Stand?

The decision to line up serving and former heads of Uganda's military intelligence apparatus in the treason prosecution of Kizza Besigye has pushed the case into a more complex… Read more »

Uganda: Presidential Secretary Mafumo Defends Janet Museveni Amid FDC Criticism

Assistant Private Secretary to President Museveni, Kefa Mafumo, has defended First Lady Janet Museveni's continued tenure as Minister of Education and Sports, dismissing calls by… Read more »

Uganda: Ministerial Nominees Face Parliament's Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee of Parliament convened on June 1, 2026, to begin the vetting of newly appointed ministers in a closed-door session involving all 37 members of the… Read more »

Uganda: Kabale District Boss Calls for Stronger Political-Technical Cooperation

Kabale District Chairperson Denis Nzeirwe has called for greater teamwork and cooperation between the district's political and technical wings to enhance service delivery. Read more »

Uganda: I Hold Only Ugandan Citizenship, Says Sanjay Tanna

Trade Minister-designate Sanjay Tanna has said he holds only Ugandan citizenship as he addressed public scrutiny surrounding some of President Museveni's recent ministerial… Read more »

Uganda: New Village Leadership Installed in Musaale

New village leadership has been installed in Nazalesi Village, Musaale Parish in Kiwenda, Busukuma Sub-county, Kyaddondo, in a ceremony presided over by the Deputy Chief… Read more »

Uganda: Police Await Museveni's Decision On Expired Contracts of 10 Directors

Police have said they are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on the contracts of 10 directors whose terms have expired, forcing them to temporarily vacate their offices. Read more »

Uganda: Semuto Leaders Urge Parents to Prioritise Education After Oath Drama

There was drama in Semuto Sub-county, Nakaseke District, after a councillor representing Kikyusa Parish reportedly struggled to read the oath of office in English during a… Read more »

Uganda: Nita-U Appoints Julian Rweju As Director of E-Government Services

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has appointed Julian Rweju Mani as the new Director of e-Government Services, effective immediately. Read more »

Uganda: Ssemujju Says Museveni Is 'Casual' When Choosing Cabinet

Former Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has described President Yoweri Museveni's approach to cabinet appointments as "casual," saying the method often creates… Read more »