Uganda: Museveni Accuses Rivals of Distorting NRM Record, Defends Govt Track Record

NRM presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni has accused his political rivals of distorting the ruling party's achievements and misleading the public for political gain. Museveni… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Rallies Bugisu NRM Leaders to Guard Against Opposition Lies

President Museveni has urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region to remain steadfast, reject what he described as lies and distortions from… Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Demands Immediate Release of Besigye On First Anniversary of Detention

On the first anniversary of the abduction and continued detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, his spouse and UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, issued a… Read more »

Uganda: Criminal Elements Should Not Be Allowed to Spoil Our Peaceful Election

We have entered week seven of the presidential campaigns and perhaps the first week for the parliamentary ones. So far, we are witnessing a global gold-standard peaceful election,… Read more »

Uganda: DPP Withdraws Charges Against Prof Wasswa Balunywa,Minister Amos Lugolobi

In Uganda's criminal justice system, it's the mandate of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to sustain criminal proceedings against anyone accused of any crime. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Prisons Service Resumes Joint Annual General Meetings to Strengthen Teamwork ,Service Delivery

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has resumed its annual tradition of holding joint general meetings for officers at all levels, popularly known as "Kachoke Madit," at the Prisons… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Warns Citizens Against Involvement in Uganda Politics Following Arrest of Activists

Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, has cautioned Kenyan nationals against involvement in Uganda's internal political affairs, stressing that such actions could… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Prisons Appeals for Clemency to Ease Severe Overcrowding Crisis

Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has urged the government to grant pardons to inmates convicted of minor offenses, citing the urgent need to tackle severe overcrowding in the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Incumbent Abdul Mutumba Launches Campaigns to Retain Kiboga West Seat in Parliament

The campaign season in Kiboga West has intensified as incumbent Member of Parliament Hajji Abdul Mutumba Ssetuba officially launched his campaign rally, four days after the… Read more »

Uganda: Rebecca Kadaga Launches 'Vote Museveni' Campaign in Kamuli, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has officially launched the Vote Museveni campaign in her home district of Kamuli,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Moves to Separate Regulator and Operator Roles in Civil Aviation Sector

Uganda has proposed a major reform in its civil aviation sector, with plans to separate the regulatory and operational functions of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Read more »

Uganda: Man Found Dead in Rukungiri Police Cells

A 35-year-old man, accused of theft and threatening violence, was found dead on Tuesday in Rukungiri District police cells, police have confirmed. Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Judith Nuwabeine Abaho Pledges Development Focus in Makindye East

Makindye East Member of Parliament aspirant Judith Nuwabeine Abaho, contesting under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket, has reaffirmed her commitment to… Read more »

Uganda: 43 NUP Members in Mbarara Charged, Remanded Until November 19

Mbarara Magistrate's Court has remanded 43 National Unity Platform (NUP) members and supporters until November 19, 2025, following their arrest last week while en route to a rally… Read more »

Uganda: Nine NUP Supporters Remanded to Lira Prison Over Robbery, Property Damage Charges

Nine supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have been further remanded to Lira Central Prison after failing to produce substantial sureties before the Chief Magistrate's… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Pledges to Defend Muslims From Injustice,

Common Man's Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga has called on Ugandan Muslims to support his bid for the presidency, pledging to champion justice and equality… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Rose Namayanja Launches House-to-House Mobilization in Kampala Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Deputy Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Rose Namayanja Nsereko, has called on party members in Kampala to put aside their differences and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Warns Sebei On Environmental Misuse, Orders Scientific Boundary Mapping

President Museveni has called for urgent environmental discipline and scientific boundary demarcation around Mt. Elgon as he resumed his campaign trail in Sebei, barely two weeks… Read more »

Uganda: DPP Drops Mabati Theft Case Against Lugoloobi

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has dropped charges against State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi, who was accused of diverting… Read more »

Uganda: NUP MPs in Kassanda Pledge to Consolidate Party Support As 2026 Campaigns Begin

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Members of Parliament in Kassanda District have pledged to maintain the party's dominance in the area as they agreed to conduct joint campaigns… Read more »

Uganda: Alert for Katonga Bridge As Installations Cause Temporary Traffic Delays

Motorists using the Kampala-Masaka Highway should expect temporary traffic delays at Katonga Bridge beginning Tuesday, November 11, as the Ministry of Works and Transport commences… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Kicks Off Kampala Campaigns, Unveils MP and Local Government Flagbearers

The National Unity Platform (NUP) on Sunday launched its Kampala MP and local government flagbearers' campaigns at Katwe Playground, in a colorful event organised by Zahara… Read more »

Uganda: Incumbent MPs Take Calm Approach to Campaigns, Shun Flashy Launches

Parliamentary campaigns officially kicked off across Uganda on Monday, with some candidates opting for high-profile, flashy events to attract attention. Read more »

Uganda: Notorious Robber Posing As Soldier Arrested in Kotido

Security forces in Kotido District have arrested a 21-year-old man accused of terrorizing residents while disguised in military uniform, in a move authorities say will help restore… Read more »

Uganda: Deputy CJ Zeija Urges Ugandans to Embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution to Ease Case Backlog

Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has urged Ugandans to adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms such as mediation and plea bargaining to promote quicker access to… Read more »