Uganda: Museveni Faults Rival Candidates for Lacking Development Agenda

President Museveni has criticised several presidential candidates, accusing them of lacking concrete development ideas as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Migadde Takes Aim At Ssekikubo's 25-Year Tenure As Lwemiyaga Candidates Face Off in Televised Debate

The race for Lwemiyaga County took a sharp turn on Wednesday evening as four parliamentary candidates -- Migadde Juugu Amooti (Independent), Unicent Ainebyona (Democratic Front),… Read more »

Uganda: Ainebyona Accuses Ssekikubo of Neglecting Lwemiyaga As Education Crisis Deepens

Democratic Front (DF) candidate Unicent Ainebyona has launched a strong attack on Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo, accusing the veteran legislator of presiding over more… Read more »

Uganda: Nsereko Stresses Agriculture, Industrial Growth, and Youth Engagement Ahead of 2026 Elections

Outgoing Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammad Nsereko, has called for strategic investment in Uganda's agricultural and industrial sectors while urging more direct… Read more »

Africa: Rwabwogo Questions Visa Restrictions As Africa Pushes for Free Movement Agenda

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, Odrek Rwabwogo, has questioned the continued use of restrictive visa requirements across… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Warns Teachers Against Pressuring Government Over Salary Increments

President Museveni, the NRM presidential candidate, has cautioned arts teachers against pressuring the government over salary increases. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Showcases Tourism and Investment Potential At Havana International Fair

The Uganda Embassy in Havana is participating in the 41st Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025), positioning Uganda as a growing tourism and investment destination at one of… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Begins Campaign Journey to Buikwe Ahead of 2026 Elections

The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has officially launched his campaign journey to Buikwe District as he… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Condemns Police Brutality At Mukono Rally

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused government security forces of attacking peaceful civilians during his party's… Read more »

Uganda: Traffic Police Arrest Over 470 Drivers in Week-Long Crackdown

The Uganda Traffic Police have arrested 473 motorists in a week-long crackdown targeting road safety offenders across the country. Read more »

Uganda: Hundreds Turn Out for Prematurity Awareness Run At Nsambya Hospital

Hundreds of runners on Sunday converged at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya for the Nsambya Prematurity Awareness Run, a charity event aimed at raising funds to purchase life-saving… Read more »

Uganda: Tems Explains Why She Has Avoided Performing in Uganda

Nigerian star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed why she has deliberately avoided performing in Uganda since the events of 2020. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Showcases Investment Opportunities for Thai Investors At Bangkok Business Forum

Uganda has pitched itself as a prime investment destination for Thai businesses, showcasing key sectors and offering comprehensive incentives to access over 500 million consumers… Read more »

Uganda: Kutesa to Campaign Only for Museveni, Not MPs

Former Foreign Affairs Minister and Sembabule District NRM chairperson, Sam Kahamba Kutesa, has launched an extensive mobilisation campaign across Sembabule, visiting 550 villages… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima Residents Demand Clean Water and Better Health Services

Residents of Waaki Village in Kapaapi Subcounty, Hoima District host communities to the Kasurubani oil project have called for urgent extension of essential services, including… Read more »

Uganda: Masindi Leaders Record Statements As Shacu Probes Municipal Vehicle Procurement

A number of Masindi Municipal Council leaders have recorded statements with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) over the controversial procurement of a new municipal… Read more »

Uganda: Kyaterekera Residents to 'Stick With MP Kyomuhendo' One More Term

Residents of Kyaterekera Town Council have pledged their full support for Janepher Kyomuhendo Mababazi, the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament for Kagadi District, as she seeks… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Flagbearer-Independent Feud Disrupts Campaigns in Sembabule

Deepening tensions between National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearers and independent candidates in Sembabule District are threatening to derail the party's campaign efforts… Read more »

Uganda: Nup's Semata and Independent Jet Tumwebaze Join Hands Against Election Clashes

A rare moment of unity unfolded in Mawogola North after the Opposition National Unity Platform party's Iddi Semata and independent candidate Lawyer Jet Tumwebaze met unexpectedly… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Decries Sale of Public Factories, Abuse of Fishermen

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, delivered a sharp critique of the government's economic and security policies on Wednesday as… Read more »

Uganda: 12 Nup Supporters Granted Bail Following Kawempe Campaign Clashes

The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has granted relief to 12 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were arrested on Monday following clashes during a campaign event… Read more »

Uganda: Spire Slams Bride Price - My Daughter Is Not a Cow That I'm Breeding for the Market

Renowned human rights activist and scholar Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has slammed the traditional practice of bride price, arguing that its modern form has strayed far from its original… Read more »

Uganda: Mulago Hospital Joins Global Ranks With Three Iso Certifications

Mulago National Referral Hospital has achieved a historic milestone in Uganda's healthcare system by securing three internationally recognised ISO certifications, placing it among… Read more »

Uganda: Byabakama Outlaws 'Voter Protection' Gear, Warns Against Disruptive Campaign Processions

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, has issued a sharp rebuke to political parties and supporters advocating for "voter protection"… Read more »

Uganda: Banana Development Initiative Launches National Cooking Competition to Promote Tooke Flour Globally

The Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) and its sister agency, the Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC), have launched a national… Read more »