February 12
Uganda: 'Just Not F1' or 'A Lot of Fun'? New Cars Split Drivers
Max Verstappen says the new cars in Formula 1 this year are "not a lot of fun" and "like Formula E on steroids" - but Lando Norris disagrees. Read more »
Uganda: Sterling Joins Feyenoord Until End of Season
Former Chelsea and Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch club Feyenoord on a deal until the end of the season. Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Commends Nakirebe Christians for Honouring Archbishop Kiwanuka
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has praised Christians in Nakirebe for organizing a memorial lecture to honour Uganda's first Archbishop Joseph Nakabaale Kiwanuka,… Read more »
Uganda: Supreme Mufti Launches Digital Deen Fund to Modernize Islamic Giving
The Supreme Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Mohamed Galabuzi, has called on Muslims in the Greater Mukono Muslim District to encourage their children to actively participate in supporting… Read more »
Uganda: Mayiga Honours Archbishop Kiwanuka's Legacy in Education, Faith and Economic Empowerment
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has commended Archbishop Joseph Nakabaale Kiwanuka for his transformative contributions to education, economic empowerment, and the… Read more »
Uganda: Court Upholds 26 Year Jail Term for Man Convicted of Defilement
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by a man who sought to overturn a 26-year prison sentence imposed on him for aggravated defilement. Read more »
February 11
Uganda: Schools Feel the Strain As First Term Opens Amid Growing School Fees Burden
As the first term of the 2026 academic year begins, the issue of school fees remains a pressing concern for both parents and school administrators across Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: 2025 UCE Results to Be Released Friday
The Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, will release the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results on Friday, February 13, 2026, at… Read more »
Uganda: Akena Accuses Army of Election Interference, Urges Stronger Democratic Safeguards
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President General Jimmy Akena has accused the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) of interfering in past elections, describing such involvement as… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Study Finds Self-Injectable Contraception Boosts Women's Decision-Making
A new 12-month cohort study in Eastern and Northern Uganda has found that women who choose to self-inject a contraceptive called DMPA-SC experience a measurable increase in… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Leaders Visit Luzira As Detained Supporters Blast 'Opportunistic' Dialogue With Museveni
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi on February 12, 2026 led a National Unity Platform (NUP) delegation to Luzira Prison, where detained party supporters criticised recent… Read more »
Uganda: Governance Paradox - Why Prosperity Is Fueling a Global Crisis of Political Faith
For decades, policymakers and global institutions have operated on a simple assumption: economic growth stabilises societies. Read more »
Uganda: Police Reveal Details in Murder of UCU Dean of Students
Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), was strangled by assailant believed to have gained entry into her Mukono home in the early… Read more »
Uganda: Are Parents Paying for Grades? Muganga Questions the Value of Uganda's Education System
As schools reopen and parents grapple with rising tuition fees, a deeper question is emerging: are families paying for quality education--or simply buying grades? Read more »
Uganda: Cabinet Approves Household Support for Northern Uganda
Uganda's Cabinet, chaired by President Yoweri Museveni, has approved a government plan to support households in Northern Uganda, aiming to restore livelihoods in areas affected by… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Dialogue Weakening Opposition, Says CMP's Bigirwa - Opposition
The Secretary General of the Common Man's Party (CMP), Moses Bigirwa, has said recent political dialogue between opposition legislators and President Yoweri Museveni is weakening… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Petitions Constitutional Court to Disband General Court Martial Again
Jailed opposition political figure Retired Colonel Dr Kiiza Besigye has petitioned the Constitutional Court challenging the re-enactment of the UPDF Act, which he says… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Sande Dies On His Way to Gen Takirwa Funeral
The Commander of the UPDF Armored Division in Masaka, Maj Gen Deus Sande, has died, the military have confirmed. Read more »
Uganda: UCU Dean of Students Dies After Home Attack in Mukono
The Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, has died after being attacked at her home in Mukono on Tuesday night. Read more »
Uganda: Lord Mayor-Elect Balimwezo Challenges KCCA Street Vendor Crackdown Before Swearing-in
Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo has rolled up his sleeves and openly challenged fresh directives city authorities issued on street vendors. Read more »
Uganda: Ssebagala Defends Opposition Meeting With Museveni
Former Kawempe North Member of Parliament Latif Ssebagala Ssengendo has defended the recent meeting between President Museveni and a group of opposition legislators, describing it… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Urges Museveni to Rise Above NRM Politics and Embrace National Dialogue
Former Common Man's Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga has called on President Museveni to rise above partisan interests and initiate broad national dialogue,… Read more »
Uganda: Namugga Questions Museveni Engagement, Flags Collapse of Formal Dialogue Platforms
Mawokota South Member of Parliament and Opposition Leader in Parliament, Gorreth Namugga, has expressed concerns over a recent meeting between President Museveni and a group of… Read more »
Uganda: Bamwine - Parties Failing to 'Offer Solutions'
Fred Bamwine, a commissioner in the Office of the President, has criticised political parties in Uganda for failing to provide solutions to national challenges, warning that they… Read more »
Uganda: Bulambuli MP Biara Defends Deputy Speaker Bid
Bulambuli County MP Emmanuel Biara has defended his candidacy for Deputy Speaker in the upcoming 12th Parliament, emphasizing his commitment to community empowerment,… Read more »
