Uganda: Parliament Resumes Amid Concerns of Low Attendance and Post-Primary Fallout

Parliament is set to resume its sittings on Tuesday, July 29, after a two-month recess dominated by political party primaries--but concerns are mounting over potentially low… Read more »

Uganda: UPC Defies Court Order, Extends Akena's Term and Suspends Party Rules

The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) has gone ahead with a controversial extraordinary delegates' conference that extended Jimmy Akena's term as party president by one year, despite… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Set Up Regional Cancer Institutes Amid Rising Cases

The Ugandan government has announced plans to decentralize cancer care by establishing regional cancer institutes across the country, in a bid to combat the growing number of… Read more »

Uganda: Traders Cry Out Over Poor Sanitation At Rwentobo-Rwahi Onion Market

Traders and residents at Rwentobo-Rwahi Onion Market in Ntungamo District are raising alarm over worsening sanitation conditions, citing a complete lack of adequate toilet… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Sam Mayanja Appeals Against Court Order On Kaazi Land

State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja has appealed a recent court order that stopped him from interfering with Kabaka's land in Kaazi, Wakiso district. Read more »

Uganda: David Okwere Vows to Spur Development After Winning Bukedea MP Flag in NRM Primaries

David Beecham Okwere has said time is now to spur development of Bukedea constituency after winning the NRM flag in the just concluded primaries. Read more »

Uganda: Kalyesubula Unveils 2026 Presidential Vision

Presidential hopeful Kalyesubula Benjamin has officially launched his vision for Uganda's 2026 general elections, promising a transformative agenda anchored on youth empowerment,… Read more »

Uganda: From Music to Presidential Race

Renowned music manager Benjamin Kalyesubula, popularly known as Manager Jamal, has officially declared his intention to run for Uganda's presidency in the 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Finance Minister Inaugurates New Board for National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has inaugurated the new board of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), urging its members to strengthen oversight of Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Tribunal to Hear Hundreds Primary Petitions Between July 29 and September 1

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Elections Disputes Tribunal will begin hearing all petitions arising from the July 17 parliamentary primaries starting July 29 and running… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Gears Up for 2026 Elections As Promises of Reform Face Lingering Doubts

With the 2026 elections on the horizon, Uganda is entering a critical political moment as rallies and campaigns intensify across the country. Read more »

Uganda: Kakyebezi Retains NRM Ticket for Mbarara City Mayoral Race

Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer for the Mbarara City mayoral seat after winning the party primaries with 19,800 votes,… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Politics Under Pressure As Leaders Call for Change, Trust, and a Return to Service

Uganda's political system is under the spotlight as leaders and analysts raise serious concerns about the way politics is being practiced today. Many are calling for big changes to… Read more »

Uganda: Lawyers, Actvitists Defend Judiciary Amid Museveni's Threat

A group of lawyers, activists, and civil society leaders has strongly condemned President Museveni's recent remarks attacking judicial officers over the granting of bail, warning… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Moses Ali Casts Vote in Adjumani NRM LCV Primaries

The Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving Member of Parliament for Adjumani West County, General Moses Ali, today participated in the National Resistance Movement (NRM)… Read more »

Uganda: Mayor Irar Retains NRM Flag for Kotido Municipality

Peter Abrahams Irar, the incumbent mayor of Kotido Municipality, has retained the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag after a commanding win in the party's mayoral… Read more »

Uganda: Namyalo Condemns Multiple Voting in Wakiso and Kampala NRM Primaries

Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, the head of the Office of the National Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has strongly condemned incidents of multiple voting reported… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos Erupts in Iganga As Voters Accuse FFU Officer of Disrupting NRM Primaries

Tension erupted at Kasokoso Primary School in Iganga Municipality on Thursday after voters turned against a police officer attached to the Field Force Unit (FFU), accusing him of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Elections in Libya, Slams Foreign Interference

President Museveni has renewed calls for a permanent ceasefire and democratic elections in Libya, while harshly criticising continued foreign interference in the country's affairs… Read more »

Uganda: Low Turnout in Mukono Blamed On Aspirants Not Mobilising Voters

Low voter turnout marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for the Local Council 5 seat in Mukono District, with many polling stations--especially in party… Read more »

Uganda: Low Turnout Mars NRM Primaries in Mbale City As Voters Say They Didn't Know Candidates

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for local government positions in Mbale City were marked by alarmingly low voter turnout, as many residents said they were… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Deploys New Returning Officer to Namutumba Amid Election Scandal

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has appointed a new Returning Officer in Namutumba District following the arrest of Richard Mwanja, the official… Read more »

Uganda: Low Voter Turnout Hits Rwampara NRM Primaries Amid Dispute Over Woman MP Election

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries for Local Council V and mayoral seats in Rwampara District witnessed alarmingly low voter turnout on Thursday, with local leaders… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos and Low Voter Turnout Mar NRM Primaries in Kabale District

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) local government primaries in Kabale District were marred by low voter turnout and chaotic scenes, particularly in Kabale Municipality,… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Registrar Arrested in Arua Over Premature Issuance of Results Forms

Police in Arua Vurra District have arrested a National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar over the unauthorized issuance of Declaration of Results (DR) forms to a candidate ahead… Read more »