June 01
Uganda: Police Tighten Traffic Enforcement in Mityana After Fatal Crash Linked to Reckless Youth Driving Group
Police in Mityana District have introduced stricter traffic enforcement measures following a fatal road crash that left two women dead and four others injured in Mityana… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Transformation, Court Expansion and Adr to Improve Access to Justice
The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to justice across Uganda through ongoing reforms that include court expansion, digitisation of services,… Read more »
Uganda: Nema Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to Encroachers in Lumpewo Wetland
The National Environment Management Authority has issued a stern directive to individuals accused of encroaching on the ecologically sensitive Lumpewo wetland, setting a 21-day… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's Besigye Treason Trial - Why Are Intelligence Chiefs Taking the Stand?
The decision to line up serving and former heads of Uganda's military intelligence apparatus in the treason prosecution of Kizza Besigye has pushed the case into a more complex… Read more »
Uganda: BOU Approves Absa Uganda Takeover of Standard Chartered Retail Business
Absa Bank Uganda Limited has received regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda to acquire the Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business of Standard Chartered Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Kisizi Hospital Gets New Board
The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe, has appointed Dr Madard Bitekyerezo as Chairperson and Isaac Atukunda as Vice Chairperson of the Church of Uganda… Read more »
May 31
Uganda: Explainer - Why Uganda Bars Dual Citizens From Holding These High Offices
The controversy over dual citizenship has returned to the centre of Ugandan politics as President Museveni's latest cabinet appointments head into parliamentary vetting. Read more »
Uganda: Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Shakes Uganda
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Uganda on Sunday night, sending tremors across its epicentre in central with parts of western, eastern and sections of the northern corridor… Read more »
Uganda: Kivumbi Seeks Bail As International Crimes Division Hears Terrorism Case
The International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court is expected to hear a bail application filed by former Butambala County Member of Parliament, Muwanga Kivumbi, who has… Read more »
Uganda: Babalanda Rallies Basoga to Uphold Integrity, Faith and Fight Corruption
The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has called on the people of Busoga to embrace equitable service, strengthen their faith in God and actively participate in… Read more »
Uganda: Bushenyi Man Found Dead After Reportedly Leaving Home At Night
A 32-year-old man has been found dead in a suspected suicide incident in Bushenyi District after reportedly leaving his home during the night and later being discovered hanging in… Read more »
Uganda: Kaziimba Concludes Bugisu Farewell Visit With Call for Unity, Environmental Stewardship and Health Vigilance
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has concluded his farewell pastoral visit to the Bugisu sub-region with a call for unity,… Read more »
Uganda: New Village Leadership Installed in Musaale
New village leadership has been installed in Nazalesi Village, Musaale Parish in Kiwenda, Busukuma Sub-county, Kyaddondo, in a ceremony presided over by the Deputy Chief… Read more »
Uganda: New Kiboga District Leadership Sworn in, Pledges Stronger Service Delivery and Tough Stance On Corruption
The newly elected leadership of Kiboga District has officially taken office, with pledges to improve service delivery, strengthen accountability, and accelerate development across… Read more »
May 29
Uganda: Nita-U Appoints Julian Rweju As Director of E-Government Services
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has appointed Julian Rweju Mani as the new Director of e-Government Services, effective immediately. Read more »
Uganda: Ssemujju Says Museveni Is 'Casual' When Choosing Cabinet
Former Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has described President Yoweri Museveni's approach to cabinet appointments as "casual," saying the method often creates… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Reshuffles Top Management As Okema Promoted Director of Clerks
Parliament has implemented a major management reshuffle within the Office of the Speaker, with three senior officials exchanging roles in a move aimed at strengthening efficiency… Read more »
Uganda: Lawyer Challenges Muganga Appointment, Cites Dual Citizenship Law
President Museveni's appointment of Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs is facing a formal legal challenge over… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Advisor Dr. Kisanja Urges Africa to End Raw Material Exports
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Agri-business and Value Addition, Dr. Hillary Emmanuel Musoke, has urged African governments to accelerate industrialization and value addition,… Read more »
Uganda: Dr. Peter Kimbowa Urges Professionals to Lead With Purpose, Character
As part of preparations for the upcoming SWITCH Conference scheduled for June 26, 2026, Ascenify Uganda hosted a webinar under the theme "Take Charge," bringing together… Read more »
Uganda: From Raids to Rhetoric - How the Media Shaped the Among Story
Anita Annet Among's exit from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament in May 2026 was never going to be a quiet footnote. When joint security forces raided her properties in… Read more »
May 28
Uganda: Parliament Approves Expanded Cabinet
Parliament has approved a constitutional variation increasing the number of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, formally regularising President Museveni's latest executive… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Reshuffles New Cabinet, Swaps Aceng and Lumumba
President Museveni has made fresh changes to his newly announced Cabinet after a legal and procedural controversy emerged over the appointment of Justine Kasule Lumumba as… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Overflows As MPs Approve Historic Expansion of Executive
Parliament on Thursday descended into one of the most physically congested and politically charged sittings in recent history as lawmakers packed the chamber beyond capacity to… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Kicks Out Top Internal Affairs Officials Over CCTV Corruption
President Museveni has ordered the forced leave of three top officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Uganda Police over alleged corruption linked to the maintenance… Read more »
