Uganda: PFF Rules Out 2026 Presidential Bid, Seeks United Opposition Front

Announcing the decision in Kampala, PFF Secretary General Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda told journalists that the move is aimed at forging "a single, stronger freedom-seeking force" to… Read more »

Uganda: Rotary District 9213 Launches New Year With Call to Unite for Good

Rotary District 9213 has unveiled its 2025-2026 Rotary year under the theme "Unite for Good", rallying communities, organisations, and individuals to work together in advancing… Read more »

Uganda: Tensions Rise in Manyi As NRM and NUP Clash in Local Govt Nominations

The nomination of candidates for lower local government positions in Mityana District is still underway, but the process has already stirred tensions between supporters of the… Read more »

Uganda: 20 Presidential Aspirants Submit Signatures to EC

The number of presidential hopefuls who have presented their supporters' signatures to the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters on Seventh Street, Industrial Area, Kampala, has… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Begins Vetting Parliamentary Aspirants

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kicked off the vetting of aspiring Members of Parliament, with the process starting on Monday at the party's headquarters in Makerere-Kavule. Read more »

Uganda: Opposition MPs Vow to Block Motion for Creation of 15 New Districts

A section of opposition Members of Parliament has announced plans to block a government-backed motion proposing the creation of more than 15 new districts, a development they say… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Steps in to Support Children of Political Detainees

As Ugandan schools reopen, many children of political detainees face uncertainty and hardship. National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has… Read more »

Uganda: Kulayigye Clarifies Kibalama's Whereabouts, Denies Abductions

UPDF spokesperson Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye has dismissed claims that the state abducts citizens, insisting that security agencies only arrest individuals who break the law. Read more »

Uganda: These Are Arrests, Not Kidnap - Police Say of NUP Members

Police have dismissed allegations that they are kidnapping National Unity Platform (NUP) party members, insisting that recent arrests are part of lawful investigations. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Denies Holding Missing Activist Sam Mugumya

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has told the High Court in Kampala that it is not holding opposition activist Sam Mugumya, who has been reported missing under unclear… Read more »

Uganda: Namboole Stadium Closed for Major Upgrade Ahead of Afcon 2027

Mandela National Stadium, popularly known as Namboole, has been officially closed to pave the way for a major upgrade that will expand its capacity and facilities ahead of the… Read more »

Uganda: Money, Tribalism, and Suspicion Are Tearing Us Apart, Says Need's Matovu

It began with hope but has descended into chaos. The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, which once promised Ugandans a fresh voice on economic empowerment, is now… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Electoral Commission Closes Mayoral Nominations Amidst Political Excitement

The Tororo Electoral Commission has officially closed the nomination exercise for municipal mayoral candidates after three days of intense political activity. Read more »

Uganda: Tororo District Sets Up Six Nomination Centres for LC Elections

The Electoral Commission officials in Tororo District have established six nomination centers to streamline the nomination process for Local Council (LC3) chairpersons and their… Read more »

Uganda: Byanyima Eager for Free-Besigye Peaceful Walk

UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has pledged to join a peaceful walk in solidarity with detained opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, whose prolonged imprisonment without… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Demand Comprehensive Govt Plan for Renovation of Health Facilities

Parliament has raised alarm over the dilapidated state of Uganda's health facilities, with MPs demanding a clear government strategy to address poor infrastructure, equipment… Read more »

Uganda: NRM to Submit Presidential Nomination Signatures to Electoral Commission

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to present signatures backing its presidential bid to the Electoral Commission (EC), as part of the nomination process ahead of… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Based Radio Station Suspended, Attributed to Politics

Rukungiri-based radio station Boona fm on 91.8 frequency has announced their suspension of operations until further notice. Read more »

Uganda: Expect More Independents As Parties Fail On Internal Democracy, Says Muguzi

The Executive Director of the Alliance for Finance Monitoring, Henry Muguzi, has warned that Uganda is likely to witness heightened levels of political violence and unchecked… Read more »

Uganda: Landmark Refugee Support Project Transforms Thousands of Lives in West Nile As It Ends

BRAC Uganda, with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, has officially concluded its three-year Early Childhood and Graduation Project--an initiative that has transformed… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Unveils Uganda's Revolutionary All-Terrain Firefighting Vehicle Prototype

President Museveni has unveiled Uganda's revolutionary all-terrain firefighting vehicle prototype, the "Muliro/Moto Eater", during a high-profile presentation at State House,… Read more »

Uganda: Nakandi Pulls Out of NUP Kampala Woman MP Race, Cites Unfair Vetting

Winifred Nakandi has officially withdrawn from the race for the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Kampala Woman Member of Parliament ahead of the 2026 General Election,… Read more »

Uganda: Ssenyonyi Criticizes Govt Over Uganda Cranes' Poor Accommodation

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has criticised government for allegedly housing the national football team in a substandard hotel in Kisasi, a Kampala… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Set to Assume Leadership of African Peer Review Mechanism

Uganda is set to take over the leadership of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), with President Museveni expected to be elected Chairperson of the APR Forum of Heads of State… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Warns Against Treating Politics As a Game, Urges Youth to Take Responsibility

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has cautioned Ugandans against trivializing politics, warning that treating it as a game undermines the country's ability to build… Read more »