Uganda: Funding Headache - Political Parties Decry Burdensome Financing Strategies

Political parties in Uganda are raising concerns over unsustainable funding mechanisms, with experts and party leaders warning that current strategies are weakening political… Read more »

Uganda: Focus On Wealth Creation, Not Just Infrastructure - Museveni Tells Wakiso Residents

President Museveni has urged residents of Wakiso and Kampala to prioritize personal wealth creation over merely admiring visible infrastructure developments such as roads,… Read more »

Uganda: PFF Vows Federal System If Elected in 2026

Wafula Ogutu, a member of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), has revealed that the party plans to introduce a federal system of government if it wins power in the 2026… Read more »

Uganda: 'No Besigye On 2026 Ballot As He Chairs PFF's Council of Eminent Persons'

The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has confirmed that its founding leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, will not contest the party's flag bearer nomination, citing his role on the new… Read more »

Uganda: Sixteen MPs Warm to People's Front for Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls

Sixteen current and former Members of Parliament have thrown their political weight behind the newly formed People's Front for Freedom (PFF), signaling growing momentum around the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Says Uganda Ripe for Investment, Cites Peace and Infrastructure Growth

President Museveni has said Uganda is ready for large-scale investment, saying the country now has the peace, security, and infrastructure needed to support profitable business… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Distributes Over 57,325 Land Titles to Boost Tenure Security and Economic Empowerment

The Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has announced the distribution of over 57,325 land titles to citizens across all regions of Uganda,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Brics Partner States to Protect Environment for Future Generations

President Museveni has urged BRICS partner states to prioritize environmental protection and adopt sustainable measures to safeguard the planet for future generations. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Aspirant, Bobi Wine's Brothers Settle After Violent Jinja Scuffle

A violent scuffle involving singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes, and fellow singer Michael Mukwaya (Mickie Wine)--both brothers of National Unity Platform… Read more »

Tanzania: Bebe Cool Breaks the Chains in Tanzania

Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool landed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday night to kick off the Tanzanian leg of his Break The Chains album media tour, running from July 7 to 12. Read more »

Uganda: Over 5.3 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs As Nira Urges Faster Pace to Beat Deadline

More than 5.3 million Ugandans have renewed their National Identification Cards (IDs) so far, according to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), which has… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Urges End to Religion-Based Campaigns

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has called for an end to campaigns that exploit religious differences, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and respectful political… Read more »

Uganda: Corruption Will Not Be Tolerated - Museveni Tells Public Sector

President Museveni has urged public servants to take the lead in advancing the country's economic transformation agenda by promoting commercial agriculture, industrialization, ICT,… Read more »

Uganda: Lulume Bayigga Crosses to PFF

Buikwe South Michael Lulume Bayigga, a long-time stalwart of the Democratic Party (DP), has defected to the new party, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF). Read more »

Uganda: Singer Dax Vibes Arrested in Jinja Over Assault of NRM Aspirant

Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes and brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has been arrested… Read more »

Uganda: Alumni-Led Revival Powers Vienna Titans' Unbeaten Run and School Legacy

Vienna College Namugongo's alumni are breathing new life into their former school's sporting culture, driving the Vienna Titans football team to fresh heights both on and off the… Read more »

Uganda: Doctors Alarmed By Rising Diabetes Cases, Call for Urgent Public Awareness

Doctors at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital have raised concern over an increasing number of patients presenting with severe diabetes complications with many arriving too late… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Devt of Martyrs' Birth Places Into Pilgrimage, Religious Tourism Sites

President Museveni has underscored the need to develop Bugonza Shrine in Kaliro district as a religious tourism site. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Early Move On Cigarette Taxes Aligns With New Who Global Health Push

Uganda's recent decision to increase cigarette taxes appears to have anticipated global health trends, coming just weeks before the World Health Organization (WHO) officially… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Edges Closer to Realising Modern Railway As SGR Financing Talks Progress

Uganda's journey toward achieving a modern railway system has reached a new milestone as government officials and technical teams engage in high-level discussions with the Islamic… Read more »

Uganda: Political Parties Are Selfish, Not Here to Serve the People - Former MP Nabiilah

Former Kampala Woman Member of Parliament in the 10th Parliament, Nabilah Naggayi Ssempala, has said that political parties in Uganda are not here to serve the interests of the… Read more »

Uganda: Motorcycles Linked to Nearly Half of Uganda's 2024 Road Deaths, Police Warn

The Uganda Police Force has issued a stark warning following a surge in motorcycle-related road fatalities, revealing that nearly half--46.7%--of all road deaths recorded in 2024… Read more »

Uganda: Shady Meeting Summons Alarms Mubende NUP Youth Leaders

As Uganda prepares for parish-level youth elections on Monday, July 7, several youth leaders aligned to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Mubende District are expressing fear… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Support for Shrines, Warns Against Wetland Misuse

President Museveni has pledged government support for the construction of religious shrines and urged locals to protect wetlands during the annual St. Gonzaga Gonza Bato… Read more »

Uganda: MP Ssekikubo Launches Campaign Amid Violence in Lwemiyaga

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo officially launched his re-election campaign, days after a violent altercation involving his supporters and those aligned with General… Read more »