Uganda: Muhoozi Orders Reopening of Border Posts Near M23 Territory

The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed the immediate reopening of all border posts located near areas controlled by the M23 rebel movement in… Read more »

Uganda: EACOP Pipeline Reaches 62% Completion As Uganda Targets First Oil By End of 2026

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached a key milestone, with project managers confirming 62% overall progress and expressing confidence that Uganda will produce… Read more »

Uganda: Government Rolls Out Gen to Transform Civil Service

The government has launched a new initiative dubbed the Government Empowerment Network (GEN) to revamp the country's civil service and improve public service delivery. Read more »

Uganda: Balaam's Visit Sparks Rift in Adjumani As NRM Aspirants Protest Gen Moses Ali Rally

Tension is running high in Adjumani District ahead of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, as a group of parliamentary aspirants has protested an upcoming rally… Read more »

Uganda: Elect Leaders Who Can Follow Up On Govt Programs - Museveni Tells Wakiso Residents

President Museveni has rallied residents of Wakiso District to elect leaders from the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Read more »

Uganda: Deputy RDC Warns District Pros Against Misinformation, Leaks to Opposition

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Mityana, Prossy Mwanjuzi, has issued a stern warning to district Public Relations Officers (PROs), urging them to uphold… Read more »

Uganda: Family Asks for Privacy Following Rife Speculation in Double Murder of Entebbe Couple

The family of David Baagala Mutaaga and Deborah Florence Naizuwa Mutaaga has appealed for privacy and patience from the public as speculation swirls around the double murder of the… Read more »

Uganda: Over 10,000 to Run in Second Urban Refugee Marathon

More than 10,000 participants from across Africa are expected to take part in Uganda's second Urban Refugee Marathon, scheduled for July 20, 2025, in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: 'Let's Come Together to Change Uganda'-Ssemujju

Veteran journalist and politician Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda is calling on all opposition parties in Uganda to unite and work as one team ahead of the 2026 elections. Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Revels in Stabilizing Country's Power Supply in Its First 100 Days

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited(UEDCL) has said it has successfully stabilized the supply of power around the country, since taking over from Umeme, 100 days ago. Read more »

Uganda: Imam Kasozi - Ipod Driven By Money, Not Dialogue

Academic and political analyst Imam Idi Kasozi has criticised the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), claiming the platform is more about financial gain than meaningful… Read more »

Uganda: Nambooze Calls for Structured Dialogue With President Museveni

Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze has stated that the National Unity Platform (NUP) is open to dialogue with President Museveni, but emphasised the need for a… Read more »

Uganda: Kyabazinga to Launch 8th MTN Busoga Masaza Cup

His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV is set to officially launch the 8th edition of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup on July 12, 2025, at Irundu Primary School in Budiope. Read more »

Uganda: Gashumba Casts Doubt On Opposition Strategy Ahead of 2026 Polls

Frank Gashumba has questioned the preparedness and effectiveness of Uganda's opposition ahead of the 2026 general elections, describing their current approach as a "business vote"… Read more »

Uganda: Inside Ipod - Leadership, Membership Disputes, and the Future of Political Dialogue

The Executive Director of the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), Lawrence Sserwambala, has responded to growing scrutiny over the platform's relevance, internal… Read more »

Uganda: 28-Year-Old Stephen Elwangu From Soroti Declares Presidential Bid

A 28-year-old youth from Asuret Sub County in Soroti District, Stephen Elwangu, has officially declared his intention to challenge President Museveni in the upcoming 2026 general… Read more »

Uganda: Sixteen MPs Warm to People's Front for Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls

Sixteen current and former Members of Parliament have thrown their political weight behind the newly formed People's Front for Freedom (PFF), signaling growing momentum around the… Read more »

Uganda: UHRC Urges CSOs On Objectivity in Reporting Human Rights Cases

As Uganda prepares to present its progress report on the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2022 recommendations, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has… Read more »

Uganda: Moroto Residents Decry Long Power Blackout

Frustration is building in Moroto after residents have been thrown into darkness for more than a week. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni, First Lady Launch Bukasa-Sentema-Kakiri Road Project

President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni on Tuesday flagged off the construction of the 12-kilometre Bukasa-Sentema-Kakiri Road, a key infrastructure project expected to… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Parliament Hosts Chinese Delegation, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

The Parliament of Uganda played host to a high-level Chinese delegation led by H.E. Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and… Read more »

Africa: Africa Leads Global Coffee Export Surge As Uganda and Ethiopia Drive Growth

Exports of all types of coffee from Africa surged by 33.3% in May 2025 to reach 2.33 million bags, up from 1.75 million bags in the same period last year, according to the latest… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oboth Overwhelmed As Voter Demands Soar Ahead of 2026 Elections

With the 2026 general elections looming, the pressure on Uganda's political leaders is no longer confined to campaign rallies and party primaries, it's now playing out on their… Read more »

Uganda: Lulume Says Museveni's Frequent Public Visits Signal Growing Public Discontent

Democratic Party (DP) member Lulume Bayiga has said President Museveni's increased public engagements reflect underlying unease within the population and a recognition by the… Read more »

Uganda: Court Rejects Minana's Torture Claims in Kagezi Murder Case

The Nakawa Magistrates Court has dismissed torture claims made by Abdu Noor Ssemujju, alias Minana, a former police officer accused in the 2015 murder of former state prosecutor… Read more »