Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Military Has Occupied His Magere Home

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the military of forcibly occupying his home in Magere, saying armed personnel… Read more »

Uganda: Health Ministry Dismisses Claims of Nipah Virus Outbreak in Uganda

The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Uganda is experiencing an outbreak of Nipah virus, calling the claims false and misleading. Read more »

Uganda: How Uganda Is Building the Next Generation of Content Creators

Uganda's creative economy is stepping into a new phase, driven by expanded digital infrastructure, targeted skilling programmes and growing collaboration between government and… Read more »

Uganda: Man Who Fakes Daughter's Death to Get Condolence Money Arrested

Police in Kampala have arrested a 36-year-old man who targeted churches by faking the death of his daughter to get condolence money. Read more »

Uganda: Kazinda Accuses Attorney General of 'Fraudulent' Supreme Court Appeal to Block His Release

Jailed former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Kazinda, has accused the Attorney General's office of unlawfully filing an appeal in the Supreme… Read more »

Uganda: Child Rights Advocates Concerned Over Declining Primary School Completion Rates Among Boys

Child rights organisation High Sound for Children has welcomed concerns raised by the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, over the declining completion rates of boys… Read more »

Uganda: 2026 Rewriting Goals Over Regrets

Every start of the year rolls in with the usual sparkle, vision boards, gym subscriptions, business plans, ambitious applications and beautifully typed goals pinned on bedroom/… Read more »

Uganda: EC Holds Election for MPs With Disabilities

The Electoral Commission (EC) today is set to conduct elections for Members of Parliament representing persons with disabilities, with the National Delegates Conference scheduled… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Todwong Urges Civic Education, Manifesto Scrutiny After Election Victory

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Richard Todwong, has called for stronger civic education and greater voter focus on issues and manifestos, saying… Read more »

Uganda: Missing PLE Scripts for Koboko School Found Locked in Headmaster's Office

Exams body, UNEB has said the scripts for learners at Bamure Primary School in Koboko district which had gone missing have been found locked in the headmaster's office. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Taps Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki

Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Jenifer Bamuturaki has stepped down from her role under pressure with President Museveni said to be considering appointing a former Ethiopian… Read more »

Uganda: When Politics Pauses for the Law - Kivumbi's Arrest Rewrites Opposition Lines

The arrest of Muwanga Kivumbi, a senior figure in the National Unity Platform (NUP), has triggered an unexpected political realignment within Uganda's opposition -- one unfolding… Read more »

Uganda: TikTok User Charged With Hate Speech, Inciting Violence, Remanded to Prison

A 35-year-old man accused of using the social media platform TikTok to spread hate speech and incite violence against supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)… Read more »

Uganda: Lugazi Court Rejects NUP's Serubula Recount Bid for Lugazi Seat

Lugazi Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed National Unity Platform (NUP) Member of Parliament Stephen Serubula's bid to force a vote recount following revelations that twelve… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Taps Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Sacked Bamuturaki

President Museveni has dismissed Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Jenifer Bamuturaki and is considering appointing a former Ethiopian Airlines chief executive to lead the national… Read more »

Uganda: Electoral Commission Confirms New Date for Postponed Elections in Butebo District

The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed Wednesday, February 4 2026, as the new polling date for the long-awaited Local Government Elections in Butebo District, following the… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Reduced to a Rubber Stamp Under Executive Dominance - Egesa

Political and business strategist Ronald Egesa says Uganda's democratic institutions have steadily lost their authority, with Parliament reduced to a ceremonial body operating… Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Kazimba Calls for Peace , Unity After Elections

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, His Grace Dr. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has called on Christians to embrace peace, unity and humility as he begins his farewell tour,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Appoints Henry Lutwama As Special Assistant On Bataka Affairs

President Museveni has appointed Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House. Read more »

Uganda: Magoola's Dei Biopharma Develops Scalable Gene-Editing Tool for Sickle Cell Disease

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has accepted a groundbreaking patent from Dei BioPharma Ltd., marking a significant milestone in the treatment of sickle cell disease. Read more »

Uganda: Opposition in Bunyoro Blames Intimidation for Poor 2026 Poll Showing As NRM Retains Dominance

Opposition political parties in the Bunyoro sub-region have accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of denying their candidates a conducive environment to campaign… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Clays Celebrates Outgoing MD Reuben Byaruhanga Tumwebaze's Legacy

Uganda Clays Limited (UCL) has paid tribute to the legacy of its outgoing Managing Director, Reuben Byaruhanga Tumwebaze, whose five-year tenure is being credited with one of the… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima Voters Vow to Punish Non-Performing Leaders Regardless of Status

Voters in Hoima City have said they are determined to continue voting out non-performing leaders, regardless of their seniority or financial strength during election campaigns. Read more »

Uganda: Social Media 'Violence Monger' to Be Charged Today

A 35-year-old TikTok user who has gained infamy for videos inciting ethnic hatred and violent attacks against political opponents is set to be arraigned today at Nakawa Chief… Read more »

Uganda: Obua Holds Thanksgiving Service After Losing Ajuri County MP Seat

Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua on Sunday held a thanksgiving prayer service at his home in Amindit Village, Abako Sub-county, Ajuri County, days after losing the recently… Read more »