Uganda: Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Snubs Court

The treason trial of Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, failed to take off today after both men failed to appear in court. Read more »

Uganda: Police Warn Aspirants Against Chaotic Processions Ahead of Nominations

Police have warned candidates and their supporters to maintain order and comply with electoral laws during the upcoming local government nominations scheduled for September 3-5,… Read more »

Uganda: 2026 Elections - Police Warn Candidates Against Moving With Hooligans During Nominations

As the 2026 election fever continues to grow, Police have warned all political candidates and their supporters against mobilizing hooligans during the upcoming local government… Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Ssemogerere Urges Capable Ugandans to Join Elective Politics

Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese Paul Ssemogerere has called on Ugandans with capacity and integrity to actively participate in elective politics, saying leadership should not be… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Kasolo Dismisses Bribery Claims, Vows to Rebuild NRM Support in Central Region

The Minister of State for Microfinance, Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo, has dismissed allegations that he bribed his way into office as the newly elected NRM Deputy Chairperson for Central… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Must Embrace Both Old and New Members Without Discrimination - Museveni

President Museveni, who is also the national chairman of the NRM has said the ruling party should embrace both old and new members equally. Read more »

Uganda: NRM CEC Elections Draw Scrutiny Over Money and Museveni's Influence

The ruling National Resistance Movement's (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections are facing criticism amid claims of excessive spending and suggestions that President… Read more »

Uganda: IGAD Launches New Project to Strengthen Regional Pandemic Preparedness

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent… Read more »

Uganda: Mercy Kanyesigye Urges Swift Resolution of Suspended NRM Youth Polls

One of the contenders in the National Female Youth MP race, Mercy Kanyesigye, has called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership to expedite the organization of fresh… Read more »

Uganda: Police Block Pff From Opening Party Offices in Mityana

The inaugural Buganda convention of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) ended in chaos on Sunday after police fired teargas to stop delegates and supporters from marching through… Read more »

Uganda: Walubiri Urges Kadaga to Quit NRM After Party Defeat

Veteran lawyer and opposition politician Peter Walubiri has urged former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga to abandon the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and "redeem… Read more »

Uganda: Fact-Check - Post Attributed to Former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga On Cec Elections Is Fake

A post allegedly shared by former Speaker of Parliament and First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga on X (formerly Twitter), commenting on the recently concluded CEC elections,… Read more »

Uganda: Rwabwogo Pushes Value Addition As Key to Fighting Poverty

Presidential Advisor on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), Odrek Rwabwogo, has urged Uganda to reduce its reliance on raw material exports and embrace value addition as a… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Orders Health Facilities to Maintain Stock of Uterus-Contracting Drugs

The Ministry of Health has directed all health facilities across Uganda to ensure they maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines such as oxytocin, which are critical in… Read more »

Uganda: Tribunal to Decide Fate of Tanga Odoi's Son Elected As NRM Youth League Chairperson - Museveni

President Museveni has said that the fate of the newly elected NRM Youth League chairperson, Collins Tanga lies with the party's tribunal after sections of delegates protested the… Read more »

Uganda: Mukula Cites Corruption, Vote-Buying for CEC Race Withdrawal

Veteran NRM leader Capt. Mike Mukula has explained that his withdrawal from the race for National Vice Chairman (Eastern Region) was driven by what he described as "grossly… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commends Mukula for Withdrawing From NRM CEC Race

President Museveni has commended Capt. Mike Mukula for stepping down from the race for National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson for Eastern Region, in favor of David… Read more »

Uganda: I Couldn't Endorse Open Bribery - Mukula Explains Exit From NRM Cec Race

I Couldn't Stand Open Voter Bribery- Mukula Explains Withdrawal from NRM CEC Race refine this headline Read more »

Uganda: Namisindwa Youths Blocked From NRM Kololo Conference

For 14 youths from Namisindwa, the trip to Kampala was meant to culminate in a historic moment--casting their vote at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth delegates'… Read more »

Uganda: Echodu Vows to Reconnect NRM Eastern Uganda Leadership With Grassroots

Businessman-turned-politician Calvin Echodu has promised to rebuild the connection between the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Eastern Uganda and grassroots party… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye's New Bail Hearing Fixed for September 9

The High Court has set September 9, 2025, to hear a fresh bail application filed by jailed veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale. Read more »

Uganda: Deputy IGG Urges Students to Champion Integrity, Patriotism

The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Patricia Achan Okiria, has challenged Ugandan youth to embrace resilience, responsibility, and patriotism as pillars for good… Read more »

Uganda: Tensions Rise in NRM As Delegates Conference Faces Fresh Power Struggles

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Delegates Conference has once again drawn public attention following renewed tensions within the ruling party's top leadership. Read more »

Uganda: Nambooze Urges Political Parties to Distinguish Between Members and Supporters

Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament, Betty Nambooze, has urged Uganda's leading political parties to clearly differentiate between members and those who aren't as the country… Read more »

Uganda: Ssekikubo Decries 'Unprecedented Monetization' of NRM Internal Elections

Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikubo, has raised alarm over what he described as the unprecedented monetization of the ruling National Resistance Movement… Read more »