October 07, 2025
Uganda: Oyam UPC Boss Rallies Support for Museveni
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Vice Chairperson for Oyam District, Morris Chris Ongom, has publicly declared his support for President Yoweri Museveni's re-election bid in the… Read more »
Uganda: EC Warns RDCs Against Obstructing Presidential Candidates
The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) across the country against blocking or interfering with presidential candidates during campaign… Read more »
Uganda: The Term 'Protest Vote' Is So Discouraging - Munyagwa
Presidential aspirant for the Common Man's Party, Mubarak Munyagwa, has spoken out strongly against the use of the term "protest vote," arguing that it demoralises the electorate… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Warns Ministers Against Repeating Mistakes
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Monday warned government officials against repeating mistakes, emphasizing that public service should prioritise the interests of Rwandans over… Read more »
Uganda: South Korea, UNHCR Strengthen Partnership to Support Uganda's Refugees
The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Uganda's refugee response, further solidifying its collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Discusses Lango's Development With Paramount Chief, Clan Leaders
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with the Lango Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci), Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, along with other clan leaders, in a high-level meeting… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Uganda: Tight Security in Mityana As Authorities Restrict Bobi's Rally Access
MITYANA - Tension gripped Mityana Municipality on Monday as security forces mounted heavy deployment across the town, restricting National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert… Read more »
Uganda: Disgruntled NRM Youth Leaders Decry Irregularities, Commercialisation in National Youth Council Elections
Disgruntled young leaders affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have accused the party of manipulating the recently concluded National Youth Council (NYC)… Read more »
October 05, 2025
Uganda: UPDF Passes Out 62 Soldiers After Completing Oracle Systems Training
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 62 soldiers who successfully completed a two-month Oracle Level 4 Kit Operator and End User Course at the Land Forces… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Uganda: Tight Security in Mityana As Kyagulanyi Launches His Campaigns in Buganda
Security was heightened across Mityana District on Monday morning as National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, launched his… Read more »
October 05, 2025
Uganda: Prosecution Seeks to Block Blogger Anthony Natif From Covering Katanga Murder Trial
The prosecution in the high-profile murder trial of Molly Katanga and four others accused of killing her husband, Henry Katanga, has made a surprise move to restrict media scrutiny… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Officer Cadets On Discipline, Patriotism, Military Competence
President Museveni has commissioned 352 officer cadets of intake 04/22-25 and professional Cadet short course intake 08/25 at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba, Mubende District. Read more »
October 03, 2025
Uganda: Mbidde Blasts Nup's Vetting Process, Calls It a 'Mere Teradiddle'
The Vice President of The Democratic Party (DP) Fred Mukasa Mbidde has striked a scathing attack on the National Unity Platform (NUP)'s vetting process, describing it as opaque,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Tenure Vital for Uganda's Continental Influence, Says Envoy
Uganda's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Rebecca Amuge Otengo, has credited President Museveni's leadership with enhancing Uganda's… Read more »
October 02, 2025
Uganda: Kassanda Residents, Religious Leaders Alarmed Over Rising Political Tensions
Residents and religious leaders in Kassanda District have raised concerns over growing political divisions in the area, warning that these tensions are fueling fear, hostility, and… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Plea Taking Stalls As Judge Orders Written Submissions
The plea-taking of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye stalled on Tuesday after the High Court directed that all submissions be made in writing, declining to allow him to… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye's Detention a Result of Museveni's Hate and Impunity - Gen Muntu
Presidential candidate Mugisha Muntu has attributed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye's continued detention to President Museveni's "hate and impunity." Read more »
Uganda: Kazinda's Family Petitions Chief Justice Over Delayed Supreme Court Ruling
Relatives of Geoffrey Kazinda, the jailed former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, have petitioned Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo over what they describe… Read more »
Uganda: Defence Minister Urges Ugandans to Prioritise Eye Checkups
State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Huda Oleru, has called on Ugandans to take eye health seriously by seeking regular medical checkups, warning that untreated… Read more »
Uganda: Northern Uganda Has Every Reason to Vote Museveni - Says Among
The NRM second vice chairperson, Anita Among has said Northern Uganda has every reason to support President Museveni in the forthcoming 2026 general election. Read more »
Uganda: Roy Ssemboga Rejects NUP Electoral Committee Findings After Losing Flag
Former Makerere University Guild President Roy Ssemboga has rejected the findings of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Electoral Management Committee (EMC), saying the process of… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Rules Out Immediate Salary Rise for Teachers
The government has said it cannot increase teachers' salaries at the moment due to financial constraints, despite an ongoing strike that has crippled learning in public schools for… Read more »
October 01, 2025
Uganda: 'I Am Not Bitter', Sseggona Responds to NUP
The internal politics of the National Unity Platform (NUP) took center stage on NBS Barometer on Tuesday night, as the party's process for issuing MP party cards for the 2026… Read more »
Uganda: Kalwanga Calls for Respect of Nup Vetting Results Ahead of 2026 Polls
Busujju County Member of Parliament Lukyamuzi David Kalwanga has called on fellow National Unity Platform (NUP) members to respect and uphold the party's vetting process as the… Read more »
Uganda: Beyond the Ballot - How the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy Nurtures Democracy From Within
In a world where democracy is often perceived as merely the act of voting, the real work of building a resilient, inclusive, and peaceful democratic culture happens in the spaces… Read more »
