Uganda: Police Await Museveni's Decision On Expired Contracts of 10 Directors

Police have said they are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on the contracts of 10 directors whose terms have expired, forcing them to temporarily vacate their offices. Read more »

Uganda: Kisizi Hospital Gets New Board

The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe, has appointed Dr Madard Bitekyerezo as Chairperson and Isaac Atukunda as Vice Chairperson of the Church of Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Kivumbi Appears Before ICD Court for Bail Hearing in Terrorism Case

Opposition politician Muwanga Kivumbi has appeared before the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court in Kampala for the hearing of his bail application in a… Read more »

Uganda: Court Restricts Attendance At Kivumbi Bail Hearing Over Ebola Concerns

The leadership of the International Crimes Division (ICD) Court has agreed with both the defence and prosecution teams to reduce the number of people attending proceedings in the… Read more »

Uganda: Bishop Katumba Condemns MPs' Alleged Reliance On Witchcraft, Urges Integrity in Leadership

Retired Bishop of West Buganda, Henry Katumba Tamale, has strongly condemned politicians who allegedly rely on witchcraft and sorcery to gain political power, warning that such… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Pursue Personal and Professional Growth

Uganda Contingent Administration Officer serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Hamza Kasajja, has urged female Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Semuto Leaders Urge Parents to Prioritise Education After Oath Drama

There was drama in Semuto Sub-county, Nakaseke District, after a councillor representing Kikyusa Parish reportedly struggled to read the oath of office in English during a… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Enforces Rainwater Harvesting to Curb Storm Water Runoff

Kasese Municipality has directed all homeowners to install rainwater harvesting systems before the end of August 2026 as part of efforts to address the growing challenge of floods,… Read more »

Uganda: Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Shakes Uganda

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Uganda on Sunday night, sending tremors across its epicentre in central with parts of western, eastern and sections of the northern corridor… Read more »

Uganda: Dr. Peter Kimbowa Urges Professionals to Lead With Purpose, Character

As part of preparations for the upcoming SWITCH Conference scheduled for June 26, 2026, Ascenify Uganda hosted a webinar under the theme "Take Charge," bringing together… Read more »

Uganda: From Raids to Rhetoric - How the Media Shaped the Among Story

Anita Annet Among's exit from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament in May 2026 was never going to be a quiet footnote. When joint security forces raided her properties in… Read more »

Uganda: Nita-U Appoints Julian Rweju As Director of E-Government Services

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has appointed Julian Rweju Mani as the new Director of e-Government Services, effective immediately. Read more »

Uganda: Ssemujju Says Museveni Is 'Casual' When Choosing Cabinet

Former Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has described President Yoweri Museveni's approach to cabinet appointments as "casual," saying the method often creates… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Reshuffles Top Management As Okema Promoted Director of Clerks

Parliament has implemented a major management reshuffle within the Office of the Speaker, with three senior officials exchanging roles in a move aimed at strengthening efficiency… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Reshuffles New Cabinet, Swaps Aceng and Lumumba

President Museveni has made fresh changes to his newly announced Cabinet after a legal and procedural controversy emerged over the appointment of Justine Kasule Lumumba as… Read more »

Uganda: Lawyer Challenges Muganga Appointment, Cites Dual Citizenship Law

President Museveni's appointment of Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs is facing a formal legal challenge over… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Advisor Dr. Kisanja Urges Africa to End Raw Material Exports

The Senior Presidential Advisor on Agri-business and Value Addition, Dr. Hillary Emmanuel Musoke, has urged African governments to accelerate industrialization and value addition,… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Approves Expanded Cabinet

Parliament has approved a constitutional variation increasing the number of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, formally regularising President Museveni's latest executive… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Overflows As MPs Approve Historic Expansion of Executive

Parliament on Thursday descended into one of the most physically congested and politically charged sittings in recent history as lawmakers packed the chamber beyond capacity to… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Kicks Out Top Internal Affairs Officials Over CCTV Corruption

President Museveni has ordered the forced leave of three top officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Uganda Police over alleged corruption linked to the maintenance… Read more »

Uganda: High Court Grants Besigye Open Trial After State Withdraws Witness Secrecy Bid

The High Court has ruled that the trial of opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale will proceed in open court after the state withdrew an… Read more »

Uganda: Air Traffic Controller Urges Ugandan Youth to Consider Aviation Careers

Kampala -- Many young Ugandans dream of becoming pilots when they think about aviation. Yet one of the industry's most critical professions remains largely unknown to the public --… Read more »

Uganda: New Minister Nakawuki Ready to Roll Out Bold Tourism Marketing Plan

Uganda's tourism sector could be headed for a major transformation following the unveiling of an ambitious marketing and development agenda by newly appointed State Minister for… Read more »

Uganda: Health Ministry Suspends Concerts, Public Rallies Over Ebola Concerns

The Ministry of Health has suspended specific non-structured activities considered high-risk for Ebola transmission such as music concerts, entertainment shows, cultural festivals,… Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni's New Cabinet Signals Strategic Youth Empowerment

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