January 26
Uganda: Bobi's Brother Says Drones Spying On His Home
Singer Micheal Mukwaya, also known as Mikie Wine and younger brother of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, has raised concerns about what he says are drones… Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan Army Threat to 'Spare No-One' Condemned
The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to "spare no-one" including "children, the elderly, and civilians"… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy Shifted From Collapse to Stability Since 1986 - Nuwagaba
Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda Augustus Nuwagaba has said Uganda's economy has undergone a "fundamental change" since 1986, recovering from collapse to achieve macroeconomic… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Says 70% of Ugandans Are Now in the Money Economy As NRM Marks 40 Years
President Museveni has said that 70 percent of Ugandans are now participating in the money economy, crediting four decades of National Resistance Movement (NRM) rule and state-led… Read more »
Uganda: Mayor-Elect Balimwezo Courts New York Delegation to Boost Uganda's Film Industry
Kampala mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo has met a delegation of film industry figures from New York as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and technical expertise to… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Security Roadblocks Punish Ordinary Road Users
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has accused state security agencies of conducting what he described as an unjustified manhunt… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Kasibante Petition
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a presidential election petition filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante, arguing that the… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Free to Return Home, No Body Wants Him - Baryomunsi
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has told opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Sweeping Electoral Reforms, Accountability for Election Officials
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, has renewed calls for comprehensive electoral reforms, urging authorities to strengthen… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns of Arrests, Sackings Over Parish Development Model Misuse
President Museveni has warned parish chiefs and ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders accused of frustrating or misusing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds that they… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation
President Museveni has mourned the passing of Ajelena Aero, mother of former rebel commander Francis Eregu--widely known by his nom de guerre "Hitler"--describing her as a beacon… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Commander Commends Troops' Discipline During Somalia Inspection
The Commander of Battle Group 45, Colonel Justus Musenene, has praised Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed in Somalia for their discipline, resilience, and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Awards Six Outstanding Entrepreneurs for Contribution to Uganda's Economy
President Museveni has awarded six outstanding entrepreneurs and industrialists for their contribution to Uganda's economic transformation at the Mustard Seed Awards 2025, held at… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Focus On Peace, Poverty Eradication After Re-Election
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, stability, and economic transformation following the formal declaration of his re-election as President of… Read more »
Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Calls for Unity, Justice As Uganda Marks National Liberation Day
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje,has called for national unity, justice and peaceful political engagement as Uganda marked National Liberation Day and the 40th… Read more »
Uganda: Next Media's Desire Mugumisa Elected New Heathens Rugby Club Chairman
Heathens Rugby Club have elected Desire Derekford Mugumisa as their new chairman for the 2026-2028 term following a closely contested vote at the club's Annual General Meeting held… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Electoral Reforms, Accountability of Election Officials
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as Mugati Gwa Butter, has renewed calls for sweeping electoral reforms, urging… Read more »
Uganda: Rwashande Warns Moneylenders Against Illegal Land Seizures
Retired Brigadier-General Emmanuel Rwashande has issued a stern warning to moneylenders who confiscate people's land over unpaid loans, describing the practice as illegal,… Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara City Suspend Four Players Amid Salary Arrears Dispute
Mbarara City FC have suspended four players indefinitely following what the club described as "unprofessional" conduct, amid an ongoing dispute over unpaid salaries. Read more »
Uganda: Balimwezo Pledges Inclusive, Solutions-Driven Leadership As New Kampala Lord Mayor
Kampala Lord Mayor-elect, Eng. Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, has pledged to lead the capital city with inclusivity, unity, and a solutions-focused approach, emphasizing teamwork over… Read more »
Uganda: Mubende Court Sets January 27 Hearing for Buwekula South Vote Recount Application
The Mubende Magistrate Court has set January 27, 2026, to hear a vote recount application filed by National Resistance Movement candidate Dedan Mubangizi, challenging the… Read more »
Uganda: Elections Are Done - It's Now Time to Mend Broken Hopes
Elections in precarious democracies such as Uganda remain deeply contentious. Many voters are yet to appreciate that elections should primarily be a contest of ideas, policies and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Honours Tirupati Founder Barot Harshad With Crested Crane Medal for Contribution to Uganda's Development
President Museveni has awarded Indian-born investor Barot Harshad Maganbhai, founder of Tirupati Development (U) Limited, Uganda's Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Ponders Survival After NRM's 40 Years in Power
Opposition politicians have renewed criticism of the National Resistance Movement over what they describe as sustained political pressure during its 40 years in power, warning that… Read more »
Uganda: Kabeeho to Challenge Ntungamo Lc5 Election Results in Court, Demands Recount
John Kabeeho Kigungu, an aspirant for the Ntungamo District LCV chairperson seat, says he will petition court to challenge the outcome of the recent LC5 elections, alleging… Read more »
