Uganda: Nsibambi Says 80 Political Prisoners Set to Be Freed Following Talks With Museveni

Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, revealed that about 80 political prisoners are expected to be released in the coming days following direct… Read more »

Uganda: Police Probe Mysterious Death of 53 Cattle in Bushenyi Amid Poisoning Claims

The Greater Bushenyi Region Police have launched investigations into the mysterious deaths of 53 cattle, amid allegations of deliberate poisoning targeting local livestock farmers. Read more »

Uganda: PAC Questions Government Laboratory Over Delayed Forensic Reports

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has grilled officials from the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory over prolonged delays in conducting and releasing… Read more »

Uganda: Court to Rule On Whether Molly Katanga Has Case to Answer

The Criminal Division of the High Court is expected to rule today, February 26, 2026, on whether Molly Katanga has a case to answer in the murder of her husband, city businessman… Read more »

Uganda: Police Impound Two Trucks Over Excess Livestock in Nakapiripirit Crackdown

Police in the Karamoja sub-region have impounded two trucks accused of transporting livestock in excess of the numbers declared on official movement permits. Read more »

Uganda: Nekesa Urges Bukedi Leaders to Prioritise Wealth Creation Over Politics

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer, Barbara Nekesa, has urged leaders and residents of the Bukedi sub-region to prioritize unity as a foundation for… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Sub-County Chiefs Trained On Administration of Royal Honours

Sub-county Chiefs of the Kabaka of Buganda participated in an intensive training session on the administration and management of royal honours, held at the Buganda Kingdom… Read more »

Uganda: Ggoobi Calls for Reforms in Internal Auditing to Safeguard Public Funds

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ramathan Ggoobi, has urged heads of Internal Audit at… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Commends Investment As Peoples Medical Hospital Opens in Gayaza

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has officially opened Peoples Medical Hospital in Gayaza, lauding its proprietor, Dr. Frank Ndugga, for investing in healthcare… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Strengthens Cervical Cancer Prevention With Ai Screening and Shs11bn Korean Support

Uganda has intensified efforts to prevent and manage cervical cancer through a strengthened partnership with South Korea, introducing advanced Artificial Intelligence-assisted… Read more »

Uganda: Court Orders Costs As NUP Candidate Drops Nakawa Vote Recount Bid

A councillor from the National Unity Platform (NUP) has withdrawn a court application seeking a vote recount in Nakawa Division following a legal challenge mounted by supporters of… Read more »

Uganda: Kitgum High Court Goes for Broke to Clear Backlog, Reaps Big

In a pioneering move, the Kitgum High Court conducted a high-impact sensitization outreach at Kitgum Government Prisons, yielding immediate results. Read more »

East Africa: EAC Ministry Appeals for Urgent Action As South Sudan Tax Halts Trade

The Ministry of East African Community Affairs has expressed deep concern over the ongoing blockage of more than 1,000 trucks at the Nimule border, citing South Sudan's new… Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest UPDF Deserter Over Land Dispute Murder in Yumbe

Police in Yumbe District have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 58-year-old peasant farmer following a violent confrontation linked to a long-standing… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Learners Struggle As Shs2.6bn Kanara Seed School Project Remains Stalled

Learners and teachers at Kanara Seed Secondary School in Kanaara Sub-county, Kitagwenda District, are grappling with difficult learning conditions following prolonged delays in the… Read more »

Uganda: Parents Urged to Take Charge of UPE Success, Kaducu Tells Mukono Stakeholders

The State Minister for Primary Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has urged parents to play a more deliberate and active role in supporting their children's education, cautioning that… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Sponsors 2026 Entebbe Ladies Open, Ushering in Women's Month With a Bold Golf Statement

MTN Uganda has officially confirmed its sponsorship of the 2026 Entebbe Ladies Open, set to take place from February 26 to 28 at the historic Entebbe Club. Read more »

Uganda: Ramadan Tip - How Are Mosques Strengthening Community Bonds This Ramadan?

Mosques across Kampala are witnessing increased attendance and heightened spiritual activity as Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan, with worshippers gathering in large… Read more »

Uganda: DP's Mutenyo Defends Mao's Speakership Bid, Says Parliament Needs Integrity and Experience

The Democratic Party (DP) has strongly defended the decision by its president, Norbert Mao, to contest for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament, with party spokesperson Kennedy… Read more »

Uganda: Integrity and Ethics - The Cornerstone of Sustainable Banking

In today's fast-evolving financial landscape, banks are not only custodians of capital but also custodians of trust. Every transaction processed, every document verified, and every… Read more »

Uganda: Customer Trust, Network Expansion Key to Our 2025 Growth, Says Airtel MD Sahu

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Uganda, Soumendra Sahu, has commended customers, employees and partners for their contribution to the company's 2025… Read more »

Uganda: UPC's Joseph Ochieno Criticises Lining-Up Voting System Ahead of LC1 and LC2 Elections

Political Analyst Joseph Pintyek Ochieno, has strongly criticized the planned use of the lining-up voting method for the forthcoming Local Council (LC1 and LC2) elections,… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Expands Education Infrastructure With 35 New Classroom Blocks and 50 VIP Latrines

Ntungamo District has constructed 35 new classroom blocks with tiled and terrazzo floors in government schools, alongside 50 five-stance VIP pit latrines across its constituencies. Read more »

Uganda: Kabale Faces HIV Surge Amid Condom Shortages

Kabale District is experiencing an increase in HIV prevalence, according to the district's Health Educator, Alfred Besigense. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Majority Will Decide 12th Parliament Speakership Race, Says Bigirwa

The General Secretary of the Common Man's Party, Wasswa Bigirwa, has expressed little confidence in the leadership that will be elected to guide Uganda's 12th Parliament,… Read more »