Uganda: Museveni Hails First Rhino Naming Ceremony As Milestone for Uganda's Conservation and Tourism

President Museveni has commended Uganda's landmark efforts in wildlife conservation following the country's first-ever Rhino Naming Ceremony at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch in… Read more »

Uganda: Teacher, Lawyer Remanded Over Armed Kidnapping, Torture, and Theft in Mukono School Raid

Two suspects--a former teacher and a practicing lawyer--have been remanded to Nakifuma Government Prison over a violent operation involving armed kidnapping, torture, and theft at… Read more »

Uganda: Women Leaders Urge Peaceful Elections, Warn Against Violence

Women leaders under the National Women's Council have appealed to all stakeholders in Uganda's electoral process to champion peace and prevent acts of violence during and after the… Read more »

Uganda: Need Party Expels Kabuleta Again Over Misconduct

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has expelled its president, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta, for the second time, citing gross misconduct, abuse of office, and violation of… Read more »

Uganda: EC Urges Peace, Sets Campaign Roadmap After Nominations

The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on presidential aspirants, their agents, and the public to maintain peace and mutual respect during the nomination and campaign period for… Read more »

Uganda: Todwong Welcomes NUP Defectors, Urges Youth to Embrace 'Good Politics' in NRM

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) on Sunday formally received hundreds of former National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters at a colorful ceremony held at the party's Electoral… Read more »

Uganda: Health Ministry Launches Surgical Camp in West Nile, Targets 2,000 Patients

The Ministry of Health has launched a one-week surgical outreach in West Nile, aiming to provide life-saving operations to at least 2,000 patients and address Uganda's growing… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Actors Cautioned On Human Rights As Ahead of Elections

Uganda's security forces and justice actors have been urged to uphold human rights as the country heads into the election season, with officials stressing that violations will not… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda Thefts Raise Security Concerns in Kitagwenda

Thefts of boda boda motorcycles have surged in Kitagwenda District, alarming riders and prompting boda boda leadership to meet with district authorities to address the issue. Read more »

Uganda: I'm Not Ashamed to Say I'll Back Museveni - Mao

Democratic Party (DP) President-General Norbert Mao has openly declared his support for President Museveni's 2026 re-election bid, saying he is neither "ashamed nor afraid" to back… Read more »

Uganda: Police Clears Nup Rally in Nateete, Blocks Katwe Grounds Over Safety Concerns

The Uganda Police Force has cleared the National Unity Platform (NUP) to hold a post-nomination rally in Nateete but rejected the party's request to use Katwe Grounds, citing… Read more »

Uganda: Democratic Party Confirms Support for Museveni in 2026 Polls

The Democratic Party (DP) has confirmed it will support President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 general elections, marking the latest move under its cooperation agreement with the… Read more »

Uganda: Schools Risk Sanctions for Falsely Registering Normal Students As Special Needs - UNEB

UNEB has warned of sanctions for schools that register normal and healthy students as special needs candidates to exploit the extended time and other accommodations offered during… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Lauds Greater Kibaale Farmers for Embracing Four Acre Model Farming

President Museveni has revealed government plans to scale up the implementation of the four acre model for more households in the entire Bunyoro sub region after partial success of… Read more »

Uganda: ICEA LION Assets Surpass Shs1 Trillion

ICEA LION Asset Management (ILAM) has reported a strong performance across its Unit Trust Funds for the financial year ended December 2024, reflecting significant growth in assets… Read more »

Uganda: Common Man's Party to Submit Signatures to Electoral Commission

The President of the Common Man's Party Mubarak Munyagwa has announced plans to submit a truckload of signatures from 130 districts to the Electoral Commission. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Injects Shs10.2bn Into Kampala Boda Boda Saccos

President Museveni has handed over Shs10.2 billion to Boda Boda SACCOs in the Kampala Metropolitan Area to support more than 400,000 motorcycle operators across the districts of… Read more »

Uganda: UNEB Releases Timetables for 2025 Ple, Uce, Uace

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the timetable for the 2025 national examinations including PLE, UCE and UACE. Read more »

Uganda: NSSF Declares 13.5 Percent Interest for Savers

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has declared a 13.5 percent interest rate for its members for the financial year 2024/2025, marking the highest return to savers since 2017… Read more »

Uganda: We Must Uphold Civilian Authority Over Army, Says Appeals Court Judge

Justice Fredrick Egonda-Ntende of the Court of Appeal has warned that Uganda risks sinking deeper into militarism and creeping authoritarianism if civilian authority over the army… Read more »

Uganda: NRM, PLU Explore Possible Political Collaboration

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to hold a high-level meeting with leaders of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a move that could mark the start of a new… Read more »

Uganda: Presidential Nominations Start Tomorrow - EC, Police Announce Tight Measures

The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that presidential nominations for the 2026 General Elections will officially begin tomorrow, with five aspirants already cleared for… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Gume Declares Independent Bid for 2026 After Losing NRM Flag

KALIRO -- The State Minister for Cooperatives and incumbent MP for Bulamogi Northwest constituency, Frederick Ngobi Gume, has declared that he will return to the 2026 elections as… Read more »

Uganda: NRM, Independents Dominate Ntungamo Nominations As Opposition Struggles for Space

The nomination exercise in Ntungamo District has been dominated by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a surge of independent candidates, leaving opposition parties… Read more »

Uganda: East African Youth Call for Dialogue, Inclusion to End Regional Conflicts

Youth delegates from eight East African Community (EAC) member states have issued a united call to regional leaders--particularly those in conflict-affected countries--to… Read more »