February 11
Uganda: Prof Barigayomwe Says Mao's Speakership Bid Is a Bargaining Tool
Lawyer and political analyst Professor Rogers Barigayomwe has cast doubt on Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao's bid for the Speakership of Uganda's Twelfth Parliament,… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Warns Museveni Meeting Could Fracture Opposition
People's Front for Freedom (PFF) President and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has warned that a recent State House meeting between opposition MPs and President Museveni could… Read more »
Uganda: North Kigezi Bishop Calls for Teacher Dedication and Equal Support for Boys
As the first school term of 2026 begins, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged teachers to remain dedicated to their duties, warning that rising… Read more »
Uganda: Bruno K Joins the Cast for Ugandan Telenovela, Loving Beyond
Pearl Magic Prime viewers are in for an exciting twist as celebrated Ugandan musician Bruno K (Bruno Kiggundu) joins the cast of the hit drama series Loving Beyond, starting… Read more »
Uganda: Busoga Kingdom Launches Boxing Championship to Revive Regional Talent
Busoga Kingdom has officially launched a new boxing competition designed to revitalize the sport across the region, signaling a renewed commitment to developing local talent and… Read more »
Uganda: Buvuma Farmers Ask Katikkiro to Help Set Up One-Stop Agricultural Input Centre
Farmers in Buvuma District have appealed to the Buganda Kingdom government to establish a one-stop agricultural input facility on the islands, saying access to genuine farm inputs… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Demands Commonwealth Audit of Elections
People's Front for Freedom (PFF) President and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has called on the Commonwealth to conduct an independent audit of Uganda's recent elections,… Read more »
February 10
Africa: Corruption Remains Global Threat As Transparency International Warns of Leadership Decline
Corruption remains a serious global threat, with limited signs of progress, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International. Read more »
Uganda: UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Hosting Election Dispute Claims On Air
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned against the misuse of radio and television platforms by unsuccessful candidates seeking to challenge officially declared… Read more »
Uganda: Doctors Sound Alarm Over Rising Attacks On Health Workers
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has warned of an increasing wave of verbal and physical attacks against health workers, saying the growing hostility is threatening morale… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Summons NRM District Leaders for Post-Election Strategy Meeting
President Museveni is set to meet National Resistance Movement (NRM) district and city chairpersons at State House Entebbe this Friday, in what is expected to be a high-level… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Slips Further in Latest Global Corruption Ranking
Uganda has slipped further in the latest global corruption rankings, scoring 25 out of 100 and placing 148th out of 182 countries assessed. Read more »
Uganda: MPs, Social Protection Advocates Push for Shs18bn to Fund Child Disability Program
Members of Parliament, disability advocates, and UNICEF have urged Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to include Shs18 billion in the 2026/27 national budget to implement the National… Read more »
Uganda: Climate Change Straining National Budgets, Musasizi Tells Global Finance Ministers
The Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, has said climate change is increasingly straining national budgets across the world, calling for collective global action to… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Oryem Holds Bilateral Talks With Ethiopian Envoy On Regional Cooperation
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, on Monday received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to… Read more »
Uganda: Three Killed in Link Bus-Motorcycle Crash in Arua
Three people were killed on the spot on Monday evening following a fatal road accident involving a Link Bus and a motorcycle along the Nebbi-Arua highway in Arua District. Read more »
Uganda: 'We Openly Requested for It' - Ssebagala On Opposition MPs Meeting With Museveni
Former Kawempe North legislator Hajj Latif Ssebagala has defended the recent State House meeting between a section of opposition MPs and President Museveni, saying the engagement… Read more »
Uganda: Monetisation of Politics Undermines Leadership for Special Interest Groups, NSIGS Secretary Warns
The Secretary at the National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups (NSIGs) under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Osborn Turyasingura, has raised concern… Read more »
Uganda: Motor Third-Party Insurance Stickers Now Fully Digital
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has confirmed that motor third-party insurance stickers will now be issued exclusively in digital format, completing the shift from… Read more »
Uganda: Hoima City Voters Call On New Leaders to Address Service Delivery Gaps
Hoima City voters have outlined key service delivery gaps they want addressed by newly elected leaders. Read more »
Uganda: Unknown Individuals Demolish House in Wakiso Amid Land Dispute
Unknown individuals have demolished a house belonging to Leonard Ssebulime in Kikaala village, Kasanje Sub-county, Wakiso District, amid a long-standing land dispute. Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Launches 'Situla Omutindo' to Expand Coffee and Livelihood Campaign in Buganda
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has unveiled a new initiative, "Situla Omutindo" (Raise the Standards), aimed at building on the decade-long success of the… Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Urges Fishermen to Protect Their Lives and Plan for the Future
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on fishermen in Buvuma Islands to stop engaging in risky lifestyles and instead safeguard their health and plan for the… Read more »
Uganda: Luweero Headteachers Warn Parents Against Late School Reporting
School administrators in Luweero District, particularly in government-aided schools, have urged parents to send pupils back to school promptly, warning that delayed reporting is… Read more »
Uganda: Mateta Knee Injury 'Not As Bad As Feared'
The knee injury which scuppered Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan last month is "not as bad as feared" and he will not need surgery, says Crystal Palace manager Oliver… Read more »
