January 13
Uganda: Munyagwa Predicts No Clear Winner in Thursday's Presidential Poll
Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as "Mugati Gwa Butter," has predicted that none of the eight candidates in Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Karangwa As Presidential Advisor
President Museveni has appointed Kayunga District National Resistance Movement (NRM) party boss Moses Karangwa Kalisa as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Duties. Read more »
Uganda: UEDCL Reassures of Uninterrupted Power Service During Elections
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has dismissed a social media notice claiming that electricity and internet services would be disrupted during the… Read more »
Uganda: UEDCL Urges Customers to Buy Power Units Early Ahead of Elections
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has advised customers on prepaid meters to purchase electricity units in advance to avoid potential disruptions during… Read more »
Uganda/Tanzania: Allan Okello Seals Switch to Tanzania's Yanga
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has completed a high-profile transfer to Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga), ending a successful and influential spell at Uganda Premier… Read more »
Uganda: ACME Among Civil Society Groups Suspended Ahead of Elections
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), a Kampala-based independent media organisation, has had its operations suspended by Uganda's National Bureau for Non-Governmental… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Highlights NRM's Record As He Campaigns in Kasese's Busongora North
President Museveni on Monday, returned to the Rwenzori region with a campaign stop in Busongora North Constituency, Kasese District, using the rally to outline what he described as… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Railways Corporation Outlines Vision for Regional Transport Leadership By 2040
The Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), Benon M. Kajuna, has reaffirmed the corporation's commitment to transforming rail and marine transport as a cornerstone… Read more »
Uganda: Mukono District Commissions Modern Surgical Theatre, New Ambulance At Katoogo Health Centre III
Mukono District has commissioned a fully equipped modern surgical theatre, a new constituency ambulance and additional facility improvements at Katoogo Health Centre III in Nama… Read more »
Uganda: Travel Uganda With Confidence
As Uganda approaches the 2026 election period, it is natural for the country to experience a mix of opinions, spirited debate, and active public engagement. Read more »
Uganda: Over 25,000km of Roads Maintained Since 2023, Works Ministry Official Says
Government has maintained more than 25,000 kilometres of roads across the country since 2023, significantly improving transport infrastructure and citizen mobility, according to… Read more »
Uganda: More Details Emerge On Robbers Who Gunned Down Security Guard, Stole Shs28m in Kiwatule
Police have provided more details on the incident in which robbers gunned down a security guard in Kiwatule on Monday evening. Read more »
January 12
Uganda: Govt Suspends Top NGO Chapter Four Over Security Concerns
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda's civil society sector, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO Bureau) has suspended the operating permit of… Read more »
Uganda: Jailed Besigye Sends Financial Boost to Bobi Wine Campaign
Opposition leaders, activists and supporters on Sunday gathered at the Kasangati home of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye for a special prayer meeting held in solidarity… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Elections - NBS Deploys Reporters Nationwide for #ugvotes2026
NBS Television on Monday rolled out a nationwide reporting plan as Uganda heads into the 2026 general elections, deploying teams across the country to monitor voting, tallying and… Read more »
Uganda: Over 600 Children to Benefit From Sarah Kanyike Foundation Bursaries This Year
More than 600 vulnerable children across the country will benefit from education bursaries this year under the Sarah Kanyike Foundation, Read more »
Uganda: In an Exam, There Is Uncertainty, Says Political Analyst Joseph Ochieno of January 15th Polls
With just days to the highly anticipated general presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026; political analyst Joseph Pintyek Ochieno has… Read more »
Uganda: Kyabazinga Urges Cultural Understanding As Pillar of Effective Military Leadership
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, has underscored the vital role of cultural understanding in shaping effective and… Read more »
Uganda: You Are the Best Witnesses of Peace Brought By NRM - Museveni Tells Kasese
President Museveni has told the people of Kasese to appreciate the peace ushered in by the ruling NRM government. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Lawyer Dismisses Claims of Rising Tension Ahead of Thursday's Polls
With just days to the highly anticipated general presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026; National Resistance Movement (NRM) lawyer Maj… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Prisons Service Staff Enlisted As Election Constables Ahead of January 15th Polls
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, secure, and well-coordinated electoral process ahead of Thursday's general presidential and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Police Ready for Peaceful Polls, Emphasises Proper Use of National Flag - Aigp Ubolda Bamunoba
The Uganda Police is fully prepared to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for the upcoming January 15 elections, according to AIGP Ubolda Bamunoba, Chief Political Commissar… Read more »
Uganda: UMSC Reclaims Control of Haj Affairs, Suspends Uganda Bureau Over Alleged Exploitation of Pilgrims
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has suspended the operations of the Uganda Bureau of Haj Affairs and repossessed full control of the management of pilgrimage activities,… Read more »
Uganda: Clan Unity and Economic Empowerment Emphasised As Omutaka Kisolo Addresses Ŋŋonge Descendants in Busujju
Omutaka Kisolo, the 36th clan head of the Ŋŋonge (Otter) clan, has urged clanmembers to unite and work together economically by supporting one another through collective… Read more »
Uganda: Finca Uganda Moves to Support Flood-Hit Kampala Traders
FINCA Uganda has started the process of extending more than Shs100 million in relief to its clients operating in downtown Kampala whose businesses were badly damaged by floods late… Read more »
