Uganda: Independent Candidates in Mubende Launch 'Infantry 2026' Campaign Team Ahead of General Elections

Mubende Municipality MP Hajji Badhir Lubega Ssempa, alongside several former NRM aspirants who defied party primaries, has launched a campaign team dubbed "Infantry 2026" as he… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges More Investments in Wealth, Infrastructure As He Hails NRM Gains in Namutumba

President Museveni has reiterated the NRM government's commitment to peace, infrastructure development and household wealth creation. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Directs Kigongo to End NRM Clashes in Namutumba

President Museveni has directed NRM First Deputy Chairperson Ali Hajji Moses Kigongo to immediately reconcile internal party differences in Namutumba, saying unity is essential… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Church Leaders to Reject Identity Politics Ahead of 2026 Elections

President Yoweri Museveni has urged church leaders across Uganda to guide the nation away from "politics of identity" as the country prepares for the 2026 presidential and… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Leaders Defy Primary Fallout to Back Incumbent Zinkuratire in Intensifying Ruhaama Race

Support for incumbent Ruhaama County MP Henry Nkwatsibwe Zinkuratire has surged, with influential NRM structure leaders openly backing him ahead of his campaign launch on November… Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest Nine Over Crime Spree At Museveni's Busia Rally

Police in Busia District have arrested nine people in connection with multiple crimes that allegedly occurred during President Museveni's rally at Buwanda Cell, Masafu Town… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Leaders Tell Kawempe 'No Place for NRM Here'

National Unity Platform leaders in Kawempe have stepped up mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2026 general elections, rallying residents to stand firmly behind the party and reject… Read more »

Uganda: British High Commission in Kampala Celebrates King Charles III's 77th Birthday in Style

The British High Commission in Kampala hosted a distinguished reception to celebrate the 77th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, honouring his legacy of public service,… Read more »

Uganda: Bugiri - Museveni Hits Campaign Trail in Busoga

President Museveni, the NRM presidential candidate on Saturday started his campaign trail in the Busoga sub-region, beginning in Bugiri District. Read more »

Uganda: Third-Party Insurance for Banks in Balance As Finance Trust-Sanlam Dispute Escalates

A case with far-reaching implications for Uganda's banking and insurance industries is unfolding in the courts, centred on whether a bank can claim compensation under a… Read more »

Uganda: Police Investigate Suspected Murder of Officer in Nabilatuk District

Police in Nabilatuk District are investigating the suspected murder of PPC Bonny Nuwahereza, an officer attached to the Sakale ASTU Detach, after his decomposing body was… Read more »

Uganda: Police Launch Manhunt After Armed Robbery of Traders in Kaabong District

Police in Kaabong District have launched a manhunt for armed criminals who ambushed and robbed two businesspeople along Kalapata Road in Morukori Village, Lotim Sub-county. Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Urges Youth to Uphold Dignity ,Avoid Political Misconduct During Elections

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on the kingdom's youth to refrain from disruptive or unlawful behavior during the ongoing electoral period. Read more »

Uganda: Kasese District Ramps Up Disaster Preparedness As Heavy Rains Persist

Kasese district authorities have intensified disaster preparedness measures as heavy rains continue to batter the region. With a history marked by destructive floods, landslides,… Read more »

Uganda: Strong Turnout At Busia Rally Signals Confidence in Museveni, Says NRM's Nekesa

The NRM National Treasurer Barbara Nekesa Oundo has described Saturday's massive turnout at President Museveni's rally in Busia as one that reflects the public's appreciation of… Read more »

Uganda: Target Impex Unveils Forest Mall Branch, Promises New Standard for Premium Beddings

Target Impex Uganda has officially opened its new branch at Forest Mall, expanding its reach after more than 15 years of operating. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Accuses Rivals of Distorting NRM Record, Defends Govt Track Record

NRM presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni has accused his political rivals of distorting the ruling party's achievements and misleading the public for political gain. Museveni… Read more »

Uganda: Dr.Kizza Besigye Marks One Year in Detention Amid Legal Deadlock

As of Sunday, October, 16, 2025, opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his political aide Haji Obeid Lutale have spent a full year in detention following their abduction in Nairobi… Read more »

Uganda: Namutumba Leaders Demand Accountability Over Premature Opening of Incomplete Nangonde Health Centre III

Local leaders in Namutumba District are demanding answers from Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Emmanuel Ofwono and District Chairperson David Mukisa following the early opening… Read more »

Uganda: Traffic Diverted As Section of Karuma-Kamdini Road Caves in

The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued an urgent travel advisory following the worsening of a dangerously weakened section of the Karuma-Kamdini Road on the Gulu Highway,… Read more »

Uganda: Kasanje Health Centre III Boosts Maternal Care With Shs 62 Million Ultrasound Donation

Kasanje Health Centre III has received a major upgrade in maternal healthcare services, thanks to the donation of a new ultrasound machine and other essential medical equipment… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala City Cleaners Appeal for Pay Rise Amid Rising Cost of Living

A section of Kampala city cleaners has appealed to the government to increase their pay, citing the rising cost of living as a major challenge to meeting daily needs. Read more »

East Africa: Minister Mbadi Urges EAC States to Remove Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Regional Trade

The Minister of State for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called on the eight East African Community (EAC) Partner States to eliminate all existing non-tariff barriers (NTBs)… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Rallies Bugisu NRM Leaders to Guard Against Opposition Lies

President Museveni has urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region to remain steadfast, reject what he described as lies and distortions from… Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Demands Immediate Release of Besigye On First Anniversary of Detention

On the first anniversary of the abduction and continued detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, his spouse and UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, issued a… Read more »