Uganda: Museveni Vows to Push Uganda Toward First World Status

President Museveni has pledged to accelerate Uganda's economic growth and social transformation if re-elected in the 2026 general election. Read more »

Uganda: Teacher, Lawyer Remanded Over Armed Kidnapping, Torture, and Theft in Mukono School Raid

Two suspects--a former teacher and a practicing lawyer--have been remanded to Nakifuma Government Prison over a violent operation involving armed kidnapping, torture, and theft at… Read more »

Uganda: Women Leaders Urge Peaceful Elections, Warn Against Violence

Women leaders under the National Women's Council have appealed to all stakeholders in Uganda's electoral process to champion peace and prevent acts of violence during and after the… Read more »

Uganda: Presidential Nominations Start Tomorrow - EC, Police Announce Tight Measures

The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that presidential nominations for the 2026 General Elections will officially begin tomorrow, with five aspirants already cleared for… Read more »

Uganda: Todwong Welcomes NUP Defectors, Urges Youth to Embrace 'Good Politics' in NRM

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) on Sunday formally received hundreds of former National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters at a colorful ceremony held at the party's Electoral… Read more »

Uganda: Health Ministry Launches Surgical Camp in West Nile, Targets 2,000 Patients

The Ministry of Health has launched a one-week surgical outreach in West Nile, aiming to provide life-saving operations to at least 2,000 patients and address Uganda's growing… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Actors Cautioned On Human Rights As Ahead of Elections

Uganda's security forces and justice actors have been urged to uphold human rights as the country heads into the election season, with officials stressing that violations will not… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda Thefts Raise Security Concerns in Kitagwenda

Thefts of boda boda motorcycles have surged in Kitagwenda District, alarming riders and prompting boda boda leadership to meet with district authorities to address the issue. Read more »

Uganda: I'm Not Ashamed to Say I'll Back Museveni - Mao

Democratic Party (DP) President-General Norbert Mao has openly declared his support for President Museveni's 2026 re-election bid, saying he is neither "ashamed nor afraid" to back… Read more »

Uganda: Police Clears Nup Rally in Nateete, Blocks Katwe Grounds Over Safety Concerns

The Uganda Police Force has cleared the National Unity Platform (NUP) to hold a post-nomination rally in Nateete but rejected the party's request to use Katwe Grounds, citing… Read more »

Uganda: Democratic Party Confirms Support for Museveni in 2026 Polls

The Democratic Party (DP) has confirmed it will support President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 general elections, marking the latest move under its cooperation agreement with the… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Urged to Promote Sign Language to Empower Hearing-Impaired Community

The government has been urged to intensify efforts in promoting the teaching and use of sign language among Ugandans as a way of improving the welfare of persons who are deaf. Read more »

Uganda: I&m Bank Named As Lead Sponsor As Comedian Salvador Announces Africa Laughs Season 7

Comedian Patrick Idringi aka Salvador, yesterday announced the return of his Africa Laughs comedy experience, with Season 7 slated for October 25, at the Kingdom Kampala parking… Read more »

Uganda: 5,000 People Benefit From the Vine Uganda Independence Health Camp in Kamuli

KAMULI -- At least 5,000 people have benefited from free healthcare and treatment provided by The Vine Uganda during its independence health camp, bringing smiles, hope, and relief… Read more »

Uganda: Tales of Mugabi Concert Lights Up Kampala Serena With Music and Poetry

On Friday, Uganda's leading Afro-Soul artist- Kenneth Mugabi, took over the Kampala Serena Hotel, with his Tales of Mugabi concert, treating fans to a night of soul music and… Read more »

Uganda: Jinja Police Recover Gun Hidden in Garden

Security operatives in Jinja District have recovered an illegal rusty firearm and 15 rounds of ammunition that had been abandoned in a garden in Nawampanda Parish, Butagaya… Read more »

Uganda: Lumonya Reaffirms CAA's Commitment to Making Uganda a Premier Tourism Hub

The Deputy Director-General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Olive B. Lumonya, has reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to strengthening aviation infrastructure as a… Read more »

Uganda: Schools Risk Sanctions for Falsely Registering Normal Students As Special Needs - UNEB

UNEB has warned of sanctions for schools that register normal and healthy students as special needs candidates to exploit the extended time and other accommodations offered during… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Gume Declares Independent Bid for 2026 After Losing NRM Flag

KALIRO -- The State Minister for Cooperatives and incumbent MP for Bulamogi Northwest constituency, Frederick Ngobi Gume, has declared that he will return to the 2026 elections as… Read more »

Uganda: NRM, Independents Dominate Ntungamo Nominations As Opposition Struggles for Space

The nomination exercise in Ntungamo District has been dominated by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a surge of independent candidates, leaving opposition parties… Read more »

Uganda: East African Youth Call for Dialogue, Inclusion to End Regional Conflicts

Youth delegates from eight East African Community (EAC) member states have issued a united call to regional leaders--particularly those in conflict-affected countries--to… Read more »

Uganda: URA Commissioner, SICPA Uganda Officials Discuss DTS

The Uganda Revenue Authority's (URA) newly appointed Commissioner for Domestic Taxes, Mr. Denis Kugonza Kateeba, paid a courtesy visit to SICPA Uganda's facilities in Kampala to… Read more »

Uganda: James Musinguzi Garuga's Last Will Instructs Us to Make a Will

Even William Shakespeare, master of words, did not explicitly say that money breaks families, but he came close. In Timon of Athens, he wrote: Read more »

Uganda: Govt, WFP Roll Out 'Nutri-Bus' to Feed Karamoja's Children

The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and Lions Club International, has launched the Nutri-School Bus, a new initiative aimed at fighting… Read more »

Uganda: The Problem of Child Trafficking in Uganda

Human trafficking has become a significant problem in Uganda. A 2020 government report estimates that traffickers are currently exploiting between 7,000 to 12,000 children. It also… Read more »