Uganda: Minister Threatens Arrest of Busoga Prime Minister in Jinja Land Row

The State Minister for Lands, Dr Sam Mayanja, has returned land to residents of Kainogoga and Buwekula villages in Northern Division, Jinja City, after they accused Busoga Kingdom… Read more »

Uganda: Muhoozi Asks UPDF Engineers to Deliver Defence Ministry Headquarters in 11 Months

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) Engineers Brigade to fast-track the construction of the new… Read more »

Uganda: Smiles and Unease As Govt Spokespersons Lobby to Stay Amid Transfers

It is mixed feelings inside government ministries and agencies' communications and public relations offices as several officials learn of their new postings following major… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Mbadi Vows to Ease Cross-Border Trade At Mpondwe

The State Minister for Trade, Wilson Mbadi, has pledged government's commitment to further streamline and ease cross-border trade between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of… Read more »

Uganda: Jinja City Nominations - Over 20 Candidates Cleared As Mayoral Race Heats Up

The race for mayoral and local government seats in Jinja City has officially kicked off, with over 20 candidates duly nominated by the Electoral Commission on the first day of… Read more »

Uganda: Lubaga Cathedral 100 Years of Preparations Hit 60% As Fundraising Drive Continues

The committee spearheading the fundraising drive for the 100 years jubilee celebrations of Lubaga Cathedral since its consecration has revealed that they require Shs 2.4 billion,… Read more »

Uganda: Leaders Rally Behind Kira Municipality Mayor Amid NUP Tensions

Leaders from 52 villages under Kira Municipality have voiced their dissatisfaction with the manner in which the National Unity Platform (NUP) has treated their area mayor, Julius… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Orders Interdicted Land Boss Reinstated, Leaves Nabakooba in a Spot of Bother

Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba has distanced herself from the interdiction of Commissioner for Land Registration Baker Mugaino, insisting the decision was executed without her… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Railways Cuts Annual Losses By 67%

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has reported a sharp reduction in its annual operating losses, signalling progress in efforts to revive the state-owned transport utility. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Ugandan Diaspora to Register for Better Govt Planning

President Museveni has called on Ugandans living abroad to formally register with the government through their respective associations, saying the process will enable the state to… Read more »

Uganda: Foreign Affairs, Finance Launch Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Strategy

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Finance have unveiled Uganda's first Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) Strategy Handbook, a blueprint to strengthen the country's global… Read more »

Uganda: How Anita Among Outmaneuvered Kadaga in NRM's Cec Race

When Annet Anita Among threw her hat into the ring for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Vice Chairperson Female race, the team in her nemesis Rebecca Alitwala… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Demands Immediate Release of Opposition Activist Sam Mugumya

The political atmosphere in Uganda has been shaken by the abduction of opposition activist Sam Mugumya, who was reportedly seized in broad daylight eight days ago in Mbarara by… Read more »

Uganda: Lands Ministry Reinstates Mugaino After Museveni Directive

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has officially lifted the interdiction of Baker Mugaino, the Commissioner for Land Registration, in compliance with a directive… Read more »

Uganda: Ronald Egesa Criticises Lack of Ideology in Ugandan Politics

Political analyst Egesa Ronald Leonard has downplayed claims of infighting within Uganda's opposition, instead pointing to President Museveni's tight control over the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Saleh Urges Diplomats to Align With National Agenda in Driving Uganda's Economic Transformation

The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen. Salim Saleh, has called for stronger coordination between Uganda's diplomats and government ministries, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Bridging the Education Financing Gap in Uganda

Despite government policies promising free education, families in Uganda continue to shoulder a heavy financial burden. In Kampala, where private schools dominate the sector, the… Read more »

Uganda: Nsereko Criticises Low Academic Requirements for Legislators

Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has questioned Uganda's academic requirements for those seeking to join Parliament, arguing that they fall short compared to other professions… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Food Systems Forum Opens With Call for Agricultural Transformation

Africa's agricultural leaders, policymakers, and youth innovators have opened the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 (AFSF) with a message that the continent must move from fragmented… Read more »

Uganda: Town Engineers, Planners Warned Against Extorting Money From Illegal Developers

Mukono District Local Government, in partnership with the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP), has unveiled a draft Physical Development Plan… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Pin Abodo On Besigye Detention, Bail Controversies During Vetting

Newly appointed Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, was on the defensive before Parliament's Appointments Committee on Tuesday, as lawmakers grilled her on the… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Faces Fallout in Makindye Ssabagabo As Kawuma Declares Independent Bid

Tensions are rising within the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality following the release of the party's official list of flag bearers for the 2026… Read more »

Uganda: Lukwago Raises Alarm Over Besigye's Health After Court No-Show

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has raised fresh concerns over the health of jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, revealing that the former presidential candidate is in a… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Integrity, Patient Capital As He Opens Uganda Devt Finance Summit

President Museveni has emphasized the central role of development finance institutions in Africa's transformation, urging planners and financiers to balance infrastructure spending… Read more »

Uganda: MP Nyeko Out of Makindye East Race

Makindye East legislator Derrick Nyeko has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2026 general elections, ending his parliamentary career after just one term. Read more »