Kenya: Ruto Appoints Ababu Namwamba Kenya's New High Commissioner to Uganda

Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba as the country's new High Commissioner to Uganda, replacing Ambassador Joash Maangi, who… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Leads Parliament in Tribute to Late Ngora Woman MP Isodo

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among on Wednesday led Members of Parliament in paying tribute to the late Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Stella Apolot Isodo, describing… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Bitamazire As an 'Outstanding Educationalist' Who Transformed Education

President Museveni has hailed the late former Minister of Education, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, for her extraordinary contributions to Uganda's education sector, describing… Read more »

Uganda: Owiny-Dollo Urges Integrity, Humility As He Bids Farewell to Judiciary Staff

Chief Justice Emeritus Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has urged Judiciary staff to uphold integrity, patience, and humility in public service as he marked the end of his tenure,… Read more »

Uganda: Two-Horse Race As Voters Set to Choose Adjumani District Chairperson

At least 99,000 registered voters across nine sub-counties and two town councils in Adjumani District are expected to cast their ballots tomorrow in the highly anticipated Local… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Calm As Police Deploy Ahead of Lord Mayor Poll

Kampala Metropolitan Police have urged voters to remain peaceful as the city goes to the polls to elect the Kampala Lord Mayor and councillors, saying the capital remains calm with… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Condemns Arrest of Its Deputy President Kivumbi

The Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), David Lewis Rubongoya, has condemned the arrest of Muwanga Kivumbi, saying it reflects what he described as a growing… Read more »

Uganda: Low Early Turnout Delays Opening of Polling Stations in Kampala

Ugandans on Thursday, the 22nd, went to the polls to elect district chairpersons, district councillors, mayors, lord mayor and city councillors, but voting in some parts of the… Read more »

Uganda: MP Muwanga Kivumbi Arrested

Police have confirmed the arrest of outgoing Butambala County legislator Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi in connection with alleged acts of political violence during the January 15, 2026… Read more »

Uganda: I Was Shocked to Finish Sixth, Says Kasibante After Filing Presidential Petition

National Peasants Party (NPP) presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has expressed surprise at his sixth-place finish in the recently concluded presidential election, saying the… Read more »

Uganda: Kaziimba Urges Post-Election Reforms, Calls for Greater Youth Engagement

Following the conclusion of Uganda's 2026 general elections, where President Museveni secured 71.65% of the vote and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi… Read more »

Uganda: Dr Aceng Urges LIRA Voters to Support God-Fearing Mayoral Candidates

Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Lira City Woman Member of Parliament and Minister of Health, has urged residents to participate in the forthcoming mayoral election, emphasizing the importance… Read more »

Uganda: Mabikke Concedes Defeat in Makindye, Calls for Electoral Reforms

The Secretary General of the Democratic Front (DF), Michael Mabikke, has thanked the people of Makindye East for their support, while conceding the party's disappointing… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Drops to 88th in Latest FIFA Rankings After AFCON Disappointment

Uganda has dropped three places to 88th in the latest Fifa World Rankings released on Monday, after earning just one point in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)… Read more »

Uganda: EACOP Progress Hits 79 Percent As Uganda Stays On Track for First Oil in July 2026

Uganda is on track to achieve its first oil production by July 2026, following progress updates from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. Read more »

Uganda: Magogo Says Hosting AFCON Tops All His Achievements At FUFA

Local football federation president Moses Magogo has said that hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Uganda is the most emotional achievement of his football leadership… Read more »

Uganda: Makerere Academic Staff Demand Clarity On Heavy Military Presence On Campus

Makerere University academic staff have raised concerns over the prolonged presence of heavily armed military personnel and unidentified strangers on campus, describing the… Read more »

Uganda: 16 Incumbent MPs Lose Seats in Ankole Region

Sixteen incumbent members of parliament in the Ankole sub-region lost their seats in last Thursday's general elections, marking a significant political shift. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Orders Cancellation of All Titles in Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve

President Museveni has ordered the immediate cancellation of all land titles issued in the Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve, citing the forest's critical role in protecting Lake… Read more »

Uganda: PWDs in Sheema Protest Disqualification of Candidate

A section of People Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in Sheema District staged a protest on Tuesday, demanding answers from the Electoral Commission (EC) over the disqualification… Read more »

Uganda: Kaziimba Pays Condolence Visit to the Family of the Late Maj Henry Babumba

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, paid a heartfelt visit to the family of the late Major Henry Babumba Bwohe, a retired Uganda People's… Read more »

Uganda: Internet Shutdown Reunited Families, Says Mufti Mubaje

Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has praised the government's efforts to regulate social media, highlighting the unintended benefits of the temporary internet… Read more »

Uganda: URA Blames 2026 Election Disruptions for Revenue Shortfall

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has attributed its shortfall in revenue collection for the second half of 2025 to disruptions caused by the 2026 election period. Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Demands Immediate End to Restrictions On Kyagulanyi's Family

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the reported siege and house arrest of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine,… Read more »

Uganda: Julius Gives Opposition Rude Awakening, Breaks NRM Curse in Bukonzo County East

National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Julius Monday Rude has made history by becoming the first-ever NRM Member of Parliament for Bukonzo County East, ending decades of… Read more »