Uganda: Ssemujju Urges Youth to Take Active Role in Politics to Claim Leadership and Combat Modern Day Slavery

Kira Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has called upon the youth to engage in active politics, emphasizing that it is the only way they can claim leadership of the… Read more »

Uganda: Focus On Wealth Creation, Not Just Infrastructure - Museveni Tells Wakiso Residents

President Museveni has urged residents of Wakiso and Kampala to prioritize personal wealth creation over merely admiring visible infrastructure developments such as roads,… Read more »

Uganda: PFF Vows Federal System If Elected in 2026

Wafula Ogutu, a member of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), has revealed that the party plans to introduce a federal system of government if it wins power in the 2026… Read more »

Uganda: 'No Besigye On 2026 Ballot As He Chairs PFF's Council of Eminent Persons'

The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has confirmed that its founding leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, will not contest the party's flag bearer nomination, citing his role on the new… Read more »

Uganda: Sixteen MPs Warm to People's Front for Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls

Sixteen current and former Members of Parliament have thrown their political weight behind the newly formed People's Front for Freedom (PFF), signaling growing momentum around the… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Distributes Over 57,325 Land Titles to Boost Tenure Security and Economic Empowerment

The Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has announced the distribution of over 57,325 land titles to citizens across all regions of Uganda,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Brics Partner States to Protect Environment for Future Generations

President Museveni has urged BRICS partner states to prioritize environmental protection and adopt sustainable measures to safeguard the planet for future generations. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Aspirant, Bobi Wine's Brothers Settle After Violent Jinja Scuffle

A violent scuffle involving singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes, and fellow singer Michael Mukwaya (Mickie Wine)--both brothers of National Unity Platform… Read more »

Uganda: Over 5.3 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs As Nira Urges Faster Pace to Beat Deadline

More than 5.3 million Ugandans have renewed their National Identification Cards (IDs) so far, according to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), which has… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Urges End to Religion-Based Campaigns

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has called for an end to campaigns that exploit religious differences, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and respectful political… Read more »

Uganda: Corruption Will Not Be Tolerated - Museveni Tells Public Sector

President Museveni has urged public servants to take the lead in advancing the country's economic transformation agenda by promoting commercial agriculture, industrialization, ICT,… Read more »

Uganda: Lulume Bayigga Crosses to PFF

Buikwe South Michael Lulume Bayigga, a long-time stalwart of the Democratic Party (DP), has defected to the new party, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF). Read more »

Uganda: Doctors Alarmed By Rising Diabetes Cases, Call for Urgent Public Awareness

Doctors at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital have raised concern over an increasing number of patients presenting with severe diabetes complications with many arriving too late… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Early Move On Cigarette Taxes Aligns With New Who Global Health Push

Uganda's recent decision to increase cigarette taxes appears to have anticipated global health trends, coming just weeks before the World Health Organization (WHO) officially… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Edges Closer to Realising Modern Railway As SGR Financing Talks Progress

Uganda's journey toward achieving a modern railway system has reached a new milestone as government officials and technical teams engage in high-level discussions with the Islamic… Read more »

Uganda: Political Parties Are Selfish, Not Here to Serve the People - Former MP Nabiilah

Former Kampala Woman Member of Parliament in the 10th Parliament, Nabilah Naggayi Ssempala, has said that political parties in Uganda are not here to serve the interests of the… Read more »

Uganda: Shady Meeting Summons Alarms Mubende NUP Youth Leaders

As Uganda prepares for parish-level youth elections on Monday, July 7, several youth leaders aligned to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Mubende District are expressing fear… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Support for Shrines, Warns Against Wetland Misuse

President Museveni has pledged government support for the construction of religious shrines and urged locals to protect wetlands during the annual St. Gonzaga Gonza Bato… Read more »

Uganda: MP Ssekikubo Launches Campaign Amid Violence in Lwemiyaga

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo officially launched his re-election campaign, days after a violent altercation involving his supporters and those aligned with General… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Asked Me Not to Leave, I Couldn't Betray Them - Museveni

President Museveni has said he was asked by "millions of Ugandans" to stand again in 2026 and that he couldn't betray them. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Defends Balaalo Evictions Amid Growing Tensions in Northern Uganda

President Museveni has defended his recent directives to evict balaalo migrant cattle keepers from Northern, North-Western, and Eastern Uganda, citing rampant illegal grazing, land… Read more »

Uganda: Kwame Rugunda Nominated for NRM Entrepreneurs League Secretary General Seat

Businessman and tech entrepreneur Kwame Rugunda has been nominated for the position of National General Secretary of the NRM Entrepreneurs League. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Orders Govt Bailout for Late Aponye's Business Empire

President Museveni has directed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to spearhead a government-led intervention to rescue the ailing business empire of the late tycoon Apollo Nyegamehe,… Read more »

Uganda: Medical Doctors Warn Ugandans Against Slimming and Detox Teas - 'They Do More Harm Than Good'

In a world dominated by social media trends and body image pressure, slimming and detox teas have become popular among young people looking for quick fixes to lose weight. Read more »

Uganda: Senior Police Officers Get Huge Pay Rise As Government Streamlines Salaries

Top-ranking officers in the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Prisons Service will now earn a uniform salary of Shs12.75 million per month, following a newly approved structure by the… Read more »