Uganda: Kampala City Traders Set to Close Shops in November Over Unfair Tax Regime

The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has announced plans to close shops across the city in early November in protest of what they describe as an unfair tax regime and… Read more »

Uganda: 63 Dead in Horrific Kampala-Gulu Highway Crash

At least 63 people have died and several others sustained serious injuries in a devastating road accident involving four vehicles on the Kampala-Gulu Highway early Wednesday… Read more »

Uganda: At Least 40 Killed in Horrific Kampala-Gulu Highway Crash

At least 40 people have died and several others sustained serious injuries in a devastating road accident involving four vehicles on the Kampala-Gulu Highway early Wednesday… Read more »

Uganda: Aspirants Flock Kampala EC Offices Ahead of MP Nominations

Aspirants eyeing parliamentary seats in Kampala have begun arriving early at the Kampala Regional Electoral Commission (EC) offices ahead of the official nomination exercise… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda NRM Mobilisers Urged to Shun Politics of Tribe and Religion

The Director of State House Political Mobilisation, Robert Rwakandare, has urged members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to conduct issue-based mobilisation and… Read more »

Uganda: Detained Uwa Officials Swindled Shs9bn From Gorilla Permits in Two Years

Senior officials being investigated over the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) gorilla trekking permit scandal are alleged to have pilfered at least Shs9 billion in just two years. Read more »

Uganda: Betpawa Launches Spinners Games Online With Black Lagoon Games

Africa's beloved Spinners games are going digital, and exclusively through betPawa. In a groundbreaking move set to redefine online gaming on the continent, betPawa has partnered… Read more »

Uganda: Kenyan Governor Steps Down From Top Role After 'Disparaging Remarks' On Raila Odinga's Death

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has resigned as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) following public outrage over remarks he made after the death of former Prime… Read more »

Uganda: MP Nominations Grinds Kampala Traffic to a Halt

Kampala streets were gridlocked on Wednesday as parliamentary candidates thronged Electoral Commission offices for nomination, drawing large crowds of supporters waving party… Read more »

Uganda: Police Say No Major Incidents As 46 Candidates Nominated in Kampala On Day One

The nomination exercise for Members of Parliament in the Kampala Metropolitan area proceeded smoothly on Wednesday, with police reporting no major incidents despite heavy crowds… Read more »

Uganda: FDC Says Security Kidnapped Candidate Before Nomination in Nakapiripirit

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has alleged that its parliamentary candidate, Joshua Losur, was kidnapped by security personnel hours before his scheduled nomination in… Read more »

Uganda: Day One of MP Nominations Highlights Urgent Challenges in Ma'di Sub-Region

The first day of Member of Parliament nominations in the Ma'di Sub-region saw several key political figures cleared to contest in the 2026 general elections, signaling the start of… Read more »

Uganda: Nsereko Calls for New Leadership and a Peaceful Political Transition

Outgoing Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has urged Ugandans to embrace a new generation of leadership and ensure a peaceful political transition, stressing that democracy can… Read more »

Uganda: Kalwanga Seeks Another Term, Promises to Complete On Ongoing Projects

The Member of Parliament for Busujju Constituency, David Kalwanga, has been officially nominated to contest for the same seat on a National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket in the… Read more »

Uganda: I Doubt My Opponents Can Protect Uganda's Peace - Museveni Tells Lamwo

President Museveni has cast doubt on the ability of any of his opponents in the 2026 presidential race to sustain the current peace that Uganda currently enjoys. Read more »

Uganda: Police Raid Katwe Motorcycle Workshops Over Stolen Parts

Police in Kampala have launched a major operation targeting motorcycle mechanics and spare parts dealers in Katwe, following reports linking the area to the dismantling and sale of… Read more »

Uganda: Even If 10 Opponents Come, I'll Get 99 Percent - Speaker Among

Two woman are pushing every button they can to contest the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament seat against Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. Read more »

Uganda: Jurisdiction Row Stalls Bail Hearing for NUP's Eddy Mutwe, Achileo

The hearing of a fresh bail application for National Unity Platform (NUP) mobiliser Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddy Mutwe, and his co-accused Achileo Kivumbi has stalled… Read more »

Uganda: Democratic Front Welcomes Nakifuma MP Ssimbwa, Others After NUP Expulsion

The Democratic Front (DF) has officially welcomed Nakifuma MP Ssimbwa Fred Kaggwa and several other politicians into its ranks following their recent expulsion from the National… Read more »

Uganda: Jinja Diocese Bishop Charles Martin Wamika Dies At 72

The Bishop of the Diocese of Jinja, the Rt Rev Charles Martin Wamika, has passed on today, Wednesday, October 22. Read more »

Uganda: Nira Launches National Identification Enrolment and Renewal Exercise for Ugandans in Somalia

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially launched a targeted national identification enrolment and renewal exercise for Ugandan citizens and… Read more »

Uganda: URA, Please Take Over LST Administration for Greater Efficiency

Uganda's Local Service Tax (LST) was introduced to give local governments a sustainable source of financing. However, years of decentralized collection have exposed deep… Read more »

Uganda: Baroda Batongola Nominated to Defend Kamuli Municipality MP Seat

The incumbent Member of Parliament for Kamuli Municipality, Baroda Batongola, has been officially nominated and cleared by the Electoral Commission to contest in the 2026 general… Read more »

Uganda: Radiowalla and Afromobile Join Indian Community in Uganda to Celebrate Diwali in Grand Style

The Indian community in Uganda came together in large numbers at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Sunday to celebrate Diwali -- the festival of lights -- in a colourful and joyous… Read more »

Uganda: Nambooze Responds to Electoral Commission's Announcement On Election Date

Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament, Betty Nambooze Bakireke, has expressed concern over the Electoral Commission's recent announcement changing the general presidential and… Read more »