Uganda: Eight Cleared for 2026 Presidential Race As Women Miss Out

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially confirmed eight candidates to contest Uganda's 2026 presidential elections, dramatically narrowing the field from the 220 citizens who… Read more »

Uganda: Nup Calls for Calm As Kyagulanyi Heads to Presidential Nomination

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has called on Ugandans to remain peaceful and to participate in large numbers in Natete as party leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu prepares for… Read more »

Uganda: Peasants Party Summons Stecia Mayanja Over Performing At Museveni Rally

The National Peasants' Party (NPP) has summoned its president Hajjat Stecia Mayanja to explain herself over reports that she performed at the nomination rally of National… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Pitches Uganda's Mineral Sector As the Next Frontier for International Investors

Uganda has declared itself open for business in the mineral sector, with the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, rallying international investors to take… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Outlines Vision for Uganda's Future Following Nomination, Vows to Fight for the 'Common Man'

The President of the Common Man's Party (CMP), Mubarak Munyagwa, spoke enthusiastically on Tuesday at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Lubowa, outlining his vision for… Read more »

Uganda: No Women On the 2026 Presidential Ballot As Election Opens

Kampala - As Uganda closes nominations for the 2026 presidential election, history has repeated itself in an unexpected way: for the first time in decades, there will be no woman… Read more »

Uganda: Muntu Becomes Fifth Presidential Candidate Nominated for 2026 Elections

Former army general and opposition leader Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu has been officially nominated as the fifth presidential candidate for Uganda's 2026 elections. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Nominated for 2026 Presidential Elections

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, was on Wednesday officially nominated to contest in Uganda's 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Calls for Democratic Transition, Pledges 'A Uganda for All'

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has urged Ugandans to rise against decades of what he described as exploitation and… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Urges Ugandans to Turn 2026 Polls Into a Legal Mass Protest

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has urged Ugandans to channel their anger and hope into the 2026 elections, framing the… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Pledges Justice, Economic Reform in 2026 Presidential Bid

Mubarak Munyagwa, presidential candidate for the Common Man's Party, has outlined key priorities for his 2026 campaign following his nomination by the Electoral Commission. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Appeals for Peaceful Transition, Justice for Prisoners, and Safe Return for Diaspora

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has urged for a peaceful transfer of power, justice for victims of political repression,… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Declares 'War for Freedom'

Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, was officially nominated on Wednesday to contest Uganda's 2026 presidential elections, using the occasion to declare what he described… Read more »

Uganda: Akena Seeks Court Intervention After Electoral Commission Disqualification

Jonathan Ddur, an advocate of the High Court representing the Uganda People's Congress (UPC), has filed an application for judicial review challenging the Electoral Commission's… Read more »

Uganda: Mafabi Promises Agricultural Reforms, Jobs for Youth If Elected

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag bearer Nathan Nandala Mafabi has pledged major reforms in agriculture, job creation, and anti-corruption efforts after being nominated for… Read more »

Uganda: Mafabi Says Lukwago, Ssemujju Should Contest for Presidency

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential aspirant Nathan Nandala Mafabi has challenged Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda to… Read more »

Uganda: The People Who Have Nominated Museveni Over the Years

President Museveni was on Tuesday nominated by the Electoral Commission, officially declaring him as a presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Vote for Museveni - Kadaga Asks Busoga

First deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga who is also an influential figure in Busoga, has appealed to people in her home region to support President Yoweri Museveni and… Read more »

Uganda: Vumbula Uganda Festival to Mark Five Years With Culture-Focused October Edition

The Vumbula Uganda Festival will return from October 9-11 at Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala, with organizers promising a culture-driven celebration to mark the event's fifth… Read more »

Uganda: Salam TV and Maqam Travels Launch Black Umrah Extra to Make Pilgrimage More Accessible

Maqam Travels, in partnership with Salam TV, has officially launched the Black Umrah Extra package, priced at 4,750,000 Ugandan Shillings (UGX). This initiative aims to provide an… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Vows to Push Uganda Toward First World Status

President Museveni has pledged to accelerate Uganda's economic growth and social transformation if re-elected in the 2026 general election. Read more »

Uganda: Coffee Exports Reach 855,441 Bags in August, Earnings Hit Shs720bn

Uganda exported 855,441 60-kilogram bags of coffee worth shs722.58 billion in August 2025, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Gives Busoga Ghettos, Muslim Women Saccos Shs 3.2 Bn

President Museveni has fulfilled his financial pledge to support economic empowerment initiatives targeting Muslim Women SACCOs and ghetto SACCOs in the Busoga Sub-region. Read more »

Uganda: Climate Change Experts Call for Collective Action As Boda-Boda Union Embraces E-Motorcycles

Climate change experts have urged Ugandans to take urgent action in tackling the growing climate crisis, warning that the country faces dire consequences if collective… Read more »

Uganda: Kabarole Farmers Embrace Modern Farming Practices to Mitigate Climate Change Effects

Farmers in Kabarole District, located along the scenic Rwenzori highlands, are embracing modern farming practices to fight the growing impacts of climate change. Read more »