January 21
Uganda: Katikkiro Urges Parents to Educate Girls As He Eulogizes Former Minister Bitamazire
The Katikkiro of Buganda Peter Mayiga has paid glowing tribute to the late Minister Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, describing her as a selfless, principled leader whose life and… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Minister Kawuki Calls for Unity and Loyalty to the Kabaka Ahead of Local Govt Polls
As Uganda transitions from recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections and prepares for upcoming local government polls, the Minister responsible for Local… Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Seeks Shs.6.018 Billion to Boost Street Cleaners' Salaries
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is seeking an additional Shs.6.018 billion to increase the daily wages of street cleaners from Shs.6,000 to Shs.10,000. Read more »
Uganda: Nabbanja Urges National Unity, Development Focus After Museveni Election Win
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on Ugandans to rally behind national development programmes and maintain peace following President Museveni's victory in the January 15,… Read more »
Uganda: Court to Rule On Bail Application for Governance Activist Sarah Bireete
Human rights advocate and governance expert Dr Sarah Bireete has been returned to the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court for a ruling on her bail application as she continues to… Read more »
Uganda: BVVK Machines Were Necessary As NRM Vote Was Previously Rigged, Says Kiwanda
The Chairperson of the National Consultative Forum (NCF) and former NRM Vice Chairperson for the Buganda region, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, has defended the use of Biometric Voter… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Charts New Course With Sixth Strategic Plan, Aiming for Efficiency and Accessibility
The Acting Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has chaired a pivotal meeting of the Planning, Development and Finance Committee to deliberate on the Draft Judiciary Sixth Strategic… Read more »
Uganda: Elections Conducted Without Biometric Verification Fall Short of the Law - Munyagwa
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as "Mugati Gwa Butter," has raised serious concerns over the credibility of the… Read more »
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Visits Kyagulanyi's Residence Amid Political Tensions Following Last Weeks Polls
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, on Tuesday visited the home of former… Read more »
January 19
Uganda: Second Deputy Mufti Urges Muslims to Thank Allah for the Gift of Children
Muslim faithful have been urged to always thank Almighty Allah for the blessing of children, describing them as a divine gift to be cherished and nurtured in accordance with… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda District Receives Ballot Papers Ahead of January 22 Local Government Elections
Ibanda District has received ballot papers ahead of the January 22 local government council elections, marking a key milestone in preparations for the polls that will usher in… Read more »
Uganda: Nsegumire Retains Mityana North Seat As NRM Expands Parliamentary Hold in District
Incumbent Member of Parliament for Mityana North, Muhammad Kibedi Nsegumire, has been re-elected for a second term after winning a closely watched parliamentary contest that… Read more »
Uganda: Zaake Wins Third Term As Mityana Municipality MP
Francis Zaake Butebi has been re-elected Member of Parliament for Mityana Municipality, securing a third term in one of the most closely watched parliamentary contests in Mityana… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Musasizi Wins Fourth Term As Rubanda East MP
State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi of the National Resistance Movement has been re-elected as Member of Parliament for Rubanda East Constituency, securing a fourth term… Read more »
Uganda: Kamuli District Cao and CFO Charged Over Embezzlement of Shs600m Road Funds
Two senior officials of Kamuli District Local Government have been charged before the Anti-Corruption Court over the alleged embezzlement of more than Shs600 million intended for… Read more »
Uganda: Kalwanga Wins Third Term As Busujju MP
David Lukyamuzi Kalwanga has been declared the winner of the Busujju Constituency parliamentary race, securing a third consecutive term in Parliament after a tightly contested… Read more »
Uganda: Robert Mugabe Wins Kitagwenda County MP Seat
Robert Mugabe of the National Resistance Movement party has been elected Member of Parliament for Kitagwenda County after registering a commanding victory in the recently concluded… Read more »
Uganda: 'Gang of Seven' Crumbles in 2026 Polls As Nambooze Stands Alone in Parliament
The once-influential Gang of Seven political bloc from Buganda has suffered a dramatic collapse following Uganda's 2026 parliamentary elections, with Betty Nambooze Bakireke… Read more »
January 20
Uganda: We Are Not Bothered By Bobi's Whereabouts - SSP Muhwezi
Kampala Metropolitan Police Chief Liaison Officer, SSP Donald Muhwezi has said police are not concerned about the whereabouts of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja District Integrates Hygiene Education Into Schools Under New Partnership With Dettol
Dettol Hygiene Quest Uganda, in partnership with the Jinja District Local Government, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to permanently integrate hygiene… Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Calls for Investment in Girls' Education At Bitamazire's Vigil
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has described the late former Minister of Education, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire as a valuable and selfless servant who made a… Read more »
Uganda: Church, Climate Activists Unite to Push Plant-Based Treaty in Uganda
Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda have joined forces to promote the Plant-Based Treaty, a global campaign advocating sustainable food systems as a solution to climate… Read more »
Uganda: Nakku Elected Female Workers' MP
Fiona Nakku has been elected the Female Workers' Member of Parliament in the 12th Parliament after a closely contested election decided by a margin of just three votes. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Grants Bitamazire Official Burial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has granted an official burial to the late former Minister of Education and Sports, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, in recognition of her… Read more »
Uganda: PFF Warns Jailed Besigye's Health Is in Dire Condition
The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised alarm over the deteriorating health of Dr Kizza Besigye, a prominent opposition leader and long-time critic of President Museveni. Read more »
