Uganda: Police 'Regret' Gulu Brutality, Violence but Blame Bobi Wine

The Uganda Police Force has expressed regret over violent conduct by its officers and UPDF soldiers who were filmed beating civilians and supporters of National Unity Platform… Read more »

Uganda: Ssemujju Warns Opposition Against Infighting

Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has cautioned opposition politicians against spending energy attacking fellow opposition members rather than… Read more »

Uganda: Jacqueline Mbabazi Declared Unopposed for Western Region Older Persons Seat

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared Jacqueline Mbabazi, wife of former Prime Minister John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, as the unopposed candidate for the Western Region Older… Read more »

Uganda: FDC Leaders in Namutumba, Bugweri Urge Mafabi to Support Wetlands, Rural Development If Elected

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leaders in Namutumba and Bugweri districts have outlined key priorities they want presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi to address if… Read more »

Uganda: 38 NUP Members Remain in Detention As Bail Hearing Postponed for Sixth Time

The bail hearing for 38 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters arrested in Mbarara has been postponed for the sixth time, prolonging their detention and frustrating relatives who… Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Expands Drainage Projects to Combat Kampala Flooding

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is accelerating efforts to address persistent flooding in the city, especially in downtown areas, while assuring affected traders of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Promises Action Against Officials Extorting PDM Funds

President Museveni pledged on Monday night to crack down on individuals diverting funds intended for beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM). Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary Adopts Electronic Filing for Presidential Election Petition

For the first time in the history of Uganda's jurisprudence, the 2026 Presidential Election Petition will be filed electronically through the Judiciary's Electronic Court Case… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Human Rights Commission Demands Probes Into Violence Against Bobi's Supporters in Gulu

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has condmned violence against presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine and his supporters during a campaign event… Read more »

Uganda: Lawyer Ssembuya Eats Big As Makerere College School Old Students Move to Amend Constitution

Makerere College School old students under their umbrella association, MACOSA have chosen to keep lawyer Dennis Ssembuya as the association president under a new constitution is… Read more »

Uganda: Stop Confusing Development With Wealth - Museveni Tells Kitagwenda

President Museveni has told the people of Kitagwenda that while demanding development is good, creating wealth at the household level is far more important. Read more »

Uganda: Taxi Drivers Warned Against Involvement in Election Violence

The Chairman of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Hajji Rashid Sekindi, has called on taxi drivers across the country to reject any form of violence before, during,… Read more »

Uganda: Luzzi Forgives Mityana Muslim Leaders for 'Mistreatment' in Previous Election

Independent Kampala Central parliamentary candidate Abraham Luzzi has said he has extended an olive branch to Muslim leaders in Mityana District, announcing that he has forgiven… Read more »

Uganda: Among Urges Independent Candidate Dr. Agaba to Quit Kitagwenda County Race, Back NRM Flag Bearer Mugabe

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has urged former Kitagwenda County MP Dr. Agaba Abbas Mugisha to withdraw from the 2026 parliamentary race and rally behind the… Read more »

Uganda: Fr. Kiibi Calls On Leaders to Rest Gracefully Before People Grow Weary

Religious leaders have called on those in leadership positions to consider stepping aside before the people they serve grow weary of them, thereby inspiring others to take up… Read more »

Uganda: Nandala Mafabi Promises People-Centred Economic Revival in Teso

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has intensified his 2026 campaign trail with major rallies in Bukedea and Kumi districts, urging… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Rwashande Confronts Former Minister Kutesa Over Involving Independents in NRM Activities in Ssembabule

Tensions have erupted within the NRM mobilisation activities in Sembabule after retired senior army officer Brig. Gen.(Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande openly confronted former Foreign… Read more »

Uganda: Air Force Chief Gen Gonyi Urges Ugandans to Safeguard Peace Ahead of Elections

The Chief of Staff of the UPDF Air Force, Brigadier General David Gonyi, has urged Ugandans to preserve the country's peace as preparations intensify for the 2026 general… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Partners Fall Behind On Dues As Nearly $38m Remains Unpaid

A new audit report tabled before the East African Legislative Assembly shows that several Partner States--especially Burundi, South Sudan and DR Congo--are failing to meet their… Read more »

West Africa: Benin Soldiers Announce Coup

Heavy and light gunfire rocked central Cotonou on Saturday as soldiers loyal to Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri seized the national television station and declared a coup against… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's Silence On Besigye Too Loud for Kigezi

Political observers say President Museveni's silence on the continued detention of opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye is a carefully calculated political move rather than an… Read more »

Uganda: Mityana Bishop Warns Leaders Against Misinformation, Urges Youth to Embrace Hard Work

The Bishop of Mityana Diocese, James Bukomeko , has raised strong concern over what he described as a growing tendency of misinformation among leaders and institutional… Read more »

Uganda: NUP MPs Step Up Joint Campaigns in Kassanda

National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders have intensified joint campaign activities in Kassanda District as they seek to consolidate their support ahead of the 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Electoral Commission Condemns Gulu Campaign Violence, Calls for Dialogue and Restraint

The Electoral Commission (EC) has condemned the violence that erupted in Gulu City on December 6 during a campaign rally for National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert… Read more »

Uganda: Bukomansimbi South Elections Turn Violent As Rival Camps Clash

The parliamentary race in Bukomansimbi South has taken a violent turn after clashes between supporters of rival candidates left several people injured and at least one person… Read more »