Uganda: Museveni Hails Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo for Judicial Reforms

President Museveni has praised Uganda's Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, for his unwavering commitment to truth and for spearheading significant reforms in the Judiciary, as he… Read more »

Uganda: Teargas Halts NRM Rally in Butaleja As Woman MP Race Turns Violent

Joint campaigns for the Butaleja District Woman MP seat were violently disrupted on Saturday when supporters of rival candidates Agatha Hamba Muloki and Sarah Annet Logose turned… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Parties Vow Legal Battle Over Financing Freeze

Opposition parties are protesting a new directive barring the Electoral Commission from disbursing government funds to political parties with representation in Parliament--an… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Kyofatogabye Warns Kampala Voters Against Electing Absentee Councilors Ahead of 2026 Polls

The State Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, has cautioned Kampala city residents to critically assess the candidates they choose in the upcoming 2026 elections, urging… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Vets Foreign Nationals in West Pokot Over Cannibalism

Kenyan authorities have initiated a thorough vetting process for foreign nationals, especially those from Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: Deputy RDC Warns District Pros Against Misinformation, Leaks to Opposition

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Mityana, Prossy Mwanjuzi, has issued a stern warning to district Public Relations Officers (PROs), urging them to uphold… Read more »

Uganda: 28-Year-Old Stephen Elwangu From Soroti Declares Presidential Bid

A 28-year-old youth from Asuret Sub County in Soroti District, Stephen Elwangu, has officially declared his intention to challenge President Museveni in the upcoming 2026 general… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Parliament Hosts Chinese Delegation, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

The Parliament of Uganda played host to a high-level Chinese delegation led by H.E. Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oboth Overwhelmed As Voter Demands Soar Ahead of 2026 Elections

With the 2026 general elections looming, the pressure on Uganda's political leaders is no longer confined to campaign rallies and party primaries, it's now playing out on their… Read more »

Uganda: Lulume Says Museveni's Frequent Public Visits Signal Growing Public Discontent

Democratic Party (DP) member Lulume Bayiga has said President Museveni's increased public engagements reflect underlying unease within the population and a recognition by the… Read more »

Uganda: Court Rejects Minana's Torture Claims in Kagezi Murder Case

The Nakawa Magistrates Court has dismissed torture claims made by Abdu Noor Ssemujju, alias Minana, a former police officer accused in the 2015 murder of former state prosecutor… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos Erupts At Rukiga NRM Joint Rally As Voters Reject Former Minister Kabafunzaki

Drama and tension gripped a National Resistance Movement (NRM) joint campaign rally in Rukiga District on Monday when voters angrily rejected former State Minister for Labour… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Warns NRM Supporters About Opposition Alliance During the NRM Party Primaries

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has cautioned NRM supporters in Rubanda East Constituency to be vigilant about aspirants moving around with known FDC leaders to campaign… Read more »

Uganda: Couple Returns From Germany to Settle in Entebbe, Hacked to Death Hours After Hosting Guests

An evening that began with laughter and guests ended in bloodshed in Lugonjo Nakiwogo, Entebbe, where David Mutaaga, 69, and his wife Deborah Florence Mutaaga, 62, were found… Read more »

Uganda: UHRC Deploys Over 250 Legal Professionals to Handle Human Rights Cases Nationwide

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has deployed more than 250 legal professionals across the country, particularly targeting rural and hard-to-reach areas, in a bold step to… Read more »

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: 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: 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: Singer Dax Vibes Arrested in Jinja Over Assault of NRM Aspirant

Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes and brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has been arrested… 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: 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 »