Uganda: Tororo Politicians Clash With Tanga Odoi Over Alleged Electoral Interference

Since his appointment as Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement Electoral Commission in 2015, Dr. Tanga Odoi has remained one of the most influential figures in Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Johnson Kanyomozi Concedes Defeat in Ibanda Mayoral Race

Johnson Kanyomozi, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, has formally conceded defeat in the Ibanda Municipality mayoral elections, urging his supporters to back the… Read more »

Uganda: Security At Bobi's Home Is 'Access Control,' Not Siege, Says Baryomunsi

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has defended the continued security deployment at the Magere residence of… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Baryomunsi Dismisses Claims of Besigye's Ill Health As Opposition, Wife Push Back

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has yet again dismissed claims that detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza… Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Senator Calls On Uganda to Drop Charges Against Bireete

A senior United States senator has urged Ugandan authorities to drop all charges against human rights activist Sarah Bireete, following her release on bail after nearly a month in… Read more »

Uganda: Alan Kasujja Is New Media Centre Boss

President Museveni has directed the Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, to appoint former BBC journalist Alan Kasujja… Read more »

Uganda: Mpigi Residents Appeal for Fire Engine After Bus Burns to Ashes On Kampala Highway

Residents of Mpigi District have appealed to government to provide the area with a fire-fighting truck to enable quicker response to fire outbreaks and prevent loss of life and… Read more »

Uganda: Abodo Urges Faster Justice As Commercial Court Disposes 3,345 Cases

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has urged judicial officers to strengthen case management and ensure justice is delivered in a timely manner as the Commercial Court registered… Read more »

Uganda: I Will Not Comment On the Outcome of the Results, Says Mbidde Following Buweekula Loss

Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament and Vice President of the Democratic Party (DP), Fred Mukasa Mbidde, has spoken out following his defeat in the… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Must Account for Missing NUP Leaders, Ssenyonyi Tells Parliament

The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the government to explain the whereabouts of National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy presidents for Northern and Western… Read more »

Uganda: Ssemakadde's Bid for Presidential Pardon Rejected

The Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy has declined to advise the President on granting clemency to exiled president of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac Ssemakadde. Read more »

Uganda: Frustrated Mbidde Out to Find Out Repeated Voter Rejection

Fred Mukasa Mbidde is out to do a post-mortem of his political career. The Democratic Party (DP) National Deputy President wants to find out why voters keep rejecting him. One,… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima City East Mayor Survives Anti-NRM Wave in Tight Division Race

Hoima City East Division mayor John Bosco Muhanuzi has survived a strong voter backlash against National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearers in Hoima City, emerging victorious… Read more »

Uganda: Kawempe Mayoral Winner Declared After EC Orders Recount of Sealed Ballot Boxes

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Emmanuel Sserunjoji as the Mayor of Kawempe Division following a tense standoff that… Read more »

Uganda: Five-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted By Live Stay Wire in Kibuli

Police in Kampala are investigating circumstances under which a five-year-old girl died after being electrocuted by a live stay wire in Kakunguru Zone, Kibuli, Makindye Division. Read more »

Uganda: JSC Reaffirms Role in Strengthening Judiciary, Access to Justice

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding judicial independence, fairness, and access to justice for all Ugandans, in line with the 1995… Read more »

Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija Launches Key Judiciary Policy Documents to Strengthen Service Delivery

Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has launched three major policy documents aimed at improving how the Judiciary serves the public. Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Court to Rule Today On Vote Recount in West Budama North Parliamentary Election

The Tororo Chief Magistrate, Irene Nambatya, is expected to rule tomorrow, thursday on whether to grant a vote recount in the West Budama North parliamentary election. Read more »

Uganda: Inter Schools Miss Uganda Season 3 Grand Finale Shines

The much-anticipated Inter Schools Miss Uganda Season 3 Grand Finale took place last Saturday at the Golf Course Hotel, celebrating young women's talent, leadership, and ambition… Read more »

Senegal/Morocco: CAF Fines Senegal, Morocco FAs Over Afcon Final Farce

The Confédération Africaine de Football (Caf) has fined and sanctioned the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, along with several players and officials,… Read more »

Uganda: Ple 2025 Results to Be Released On Friday

The 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be officially released on Friday at State House, Nakasero, the Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed. Read more »

Uganda: Finance Trust Bank Downgrades to Credit Institution

The Bank of Uganda has approved a change in the operating status of Finance Trust Bank Limited, allowing the lender to downgrade from a commercial bank to a credit institution… Read more »

Uganda: Sarah Bireete Granted Bail, Ordered to Deposit Passport

The Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete, has been granted bail by the Buganda Road Magistrate's Court. Read more »

Uganda: Defence Force Denies Targeting Bobi Wine

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that the army is hunting for National Unity Platform (NUP) president and former presidential candidate Robert… Read more »

South Sudan: AU Urges De-Escalation, Respect for Revitalised Peace Agreement in South Sudan

The African Union Commission has urged all parties in South Sudan to de-escalate rising tensions and respect the 2018 peace deal amid fresh violence that has forced civilians from… Read more »