Uganda: Justice Actors Cautioned On Human Rights As Ahead of Elections

Uganda's security forces and justice actors have been urged to uphold human rights as the country heads into the election season, with officials stressing that violations will not… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda Thefts Raise Security Concerns in Kitagwenda

Thefts of boda boda motorcycles have surged in Kitagwenda District, alarming riders and prompting boda boda leadership to meet with district authorities to address the issue. Read more »

Uganda: I'm Not Ashamed to Say I'll Back Museveni - Mao

Democratic Party (DP) President-General Norbert Mao has openly declared his support for President Museveni's 2026 re-election bid, saying he is neither "ashamed nor afraid" to back… Read more »

Uganda: Police Clears Nup Rally in Nateete, Blocks Katwe Grounds Over Safety Concerns

The Uganda Police Force has cleared the National Unity Platform (NUP) to hold a post-nomination rally in Nateete but rejected the party's request to use Katwe Grounds, citing… Read more »

Uganda: Democratic Party Confirms Support for Museveni in 2026 Polls

The Democratic Party (DP) has confirmed it will support President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 general elections, marking the latest move under its cooperation agreement with the… Read more »

Uganda: Jinja Police Recover Gun Hidden in Garden

Security operatives in Jinja District have recovered an illegal rusty firearm and 15 rounds of ammunition that had been abandoned in a garden in Nawampanda Parish, Butagaya… Read more »

Uganda: Schools Risk Sanctions for Falsely Registering Normal Students As Special Needs - UNEB

UNEB has warned of sanctions for schools that register normal and healthy students as special needs candidates to exploit the extended time and other accommodations offered during… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Gume Declares Independent Bid for 2026 After Losing NRM Flag

KALIRO -- The State Minister for Cooperatives and incumbent MP for Bulamogi Northwest constituency, Frederick Ngobi Gume, has declared that he will return to the 2026 elections as… Read more »

Uganda: NRM, Independents Dominate Ntungamo Nominations As Opposition Struggles for Space

The nomination exercise in Ntungamo District has been dominated by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a surge of independent candidates, leaving opposition parties… Read more »

Uganda: The Problem of Child Trafficking in Uganda

Human trafficking has become a significant problem in Uganda. A 2020 government report estimates that traffickers are currently exploiting between 7,000 to 12,000 children. It also… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Questions Why No Arrests After BBC Dubai Sex Trafficking Report

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has criticised the Ugandan government for what he says is failing to take action following a BBC… Read more »

Egypt: Search for Ancient Egyptian Gold Bracelet Missing From Cairo Museum

Authorities across Egypt are searching for a 3,000-year-old bracelet reported missing from a leading museum in Cairo. Read more »

Uganda: Kamwenge Police Exhume Body of Man Allegedly Killed By Wife and Her Lover

Kamwenge - Police in Kamwenge District have exhumed the body of 45-year-old Patrick Ngezampola Mufumbira, who was allegedly murdered by his wife, Sylivia Tushemerirwe Nandago, and… Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Sued Over New Landfill in Buyala

A group of 17 people have dragged Kampala Capital City Authority(KCCA) and the National Environmental Management Authority(NEMA) to court over the new landfill in Buyala, in Mpigi… Read more »

Uganda: UCU Wins Uganda's International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition

Uganda Christian University will represent Uganda at the all-Africa International Humanitarian Law moot court competition after winning the national competition in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Nsereko Calls for Visionary Leadership and Ecological Justice in Uganda

Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has urged Ugandans to embrace a new brand of leadership--one rooted in accountability, long-term planning, and ecological… Read more »

Uganda: Breaking - Law Society Members Vote to Censure Munaabi

Uganda Law Society (ULS) members have voted overwhelmingly to censure Secretary Phillip Munaabi and Central Region Council Member Geoffrey Turyamusiima, deepening a long-standing… Read more »

Uganda: 35 Presidential Aspirants Submit Supporter Lists to Electoral Commission for Verification

The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that 35 presidential aspirants have submitted their lists of supporters for verification ahead of next week's nominations. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Endorses Teso Cattle Compensation Report, Backs Five-Cow Restocking Scheme

President Museveni has welcomed the recommendations of a consultation report on cattle compensation in Teso, describing the findings as realistic, inclusive, and transformative… Read more »

Uganda: 19 NRM Candidates in Kamwenge Nominated Unopposed for District Council Seats

A total of 19 National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearers for district councilor positions in Kamwenge District have been nominated unopposed, the District Returning Officer,… Read more »

Uganda: Police Crack Down On Cattle Theft in South Kyoga Region, 10 Suspects Arrested

Security agencies in the South Kyoga Region have intensified operations against cattle theft, resulting in the arrest of 10 suspects and the recovery of 32 stolen cows. Read more »

Uganda: Tooro Kingdom - Unlocking a One-in-a-Million Opportunity

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Uganda: Communities Condemn High Court Over Delays in Hearing Cases

Communities in Hoima have expressed frustration with persistent delays in the judicial system, accusing the High Court of denying them timely access to justice. Read more »

Uganda: Kamugisha Bows Out - Kabale Politician Throws Weight Behind Museveni's 2026 Bid

Former NRM flag bearer Sheikh Kassim Kamugisha has announced that he will not contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2026 general elections, pledging instead to focus… Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Votes to Keep Runaway Leader Ssemakadde in Office

Kampala - Members of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) have voted overwhelmingly to extend the tenure of the society's Governing Council, led by President Isaac Ssemakadde, by six… Read more »