January 29
Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija Launches Key Judiciary Policy Documents to Strengthen Service Delivery
Nile Post
Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has launched three major policy documents aimed at improving how the Judiciary serves the public. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Court to Rule Today On Vote Recount in West Budama North Parliamentary Election
Nile Post
The Tororo Chief Magistrate, Irene Nambatya, is expected to rule tomorrow, thursday on whether to grant a vote recount in the West Budama North parliamentary election. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Remains Key to Peace in Uganda and the Region
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni's attempts to bring stability and lasting peace back to Uganda are a clear example of his legacy. After the country gained independence in 1962 and… Read more »
Uganda: Inter Schools Miss Uganda Season 3 Grand Finale Shines
Nile Post
The much-anticipated Inter Schools Miss Uganda Season 3 Grand Finale took place last Saturday at the Golf Course Hotel, celebrating young women's talent, leadership, and ambition… Read more »
Uganda: Ple 2025 Results to Be Released On Friday
Nile Post
The 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be officially released on Friday at State House, Nakasero, the Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed. Read more »
Uganda: Finance Trust Bank Downgrades to Credit Institution
Nile Post
The Bank of Uganda has approved a change in the operating status of Finance Trust Bank Limited, allowing the lender to downgrade from a commercial bank to a credit institution… Read more »
January 28
Uganda: Sarah Bireete Granted Bail, Ordered to Deposit Passport
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete, has been granted bail by the Buganda Road Magistrate's Court. Read more »
Uganda: Post Election Assault On Political Opposition
HRW
End harassment, Hold Those Responsible to Account Read more »
Uganda: Defence Force Denies Targeting Bobi Wine
Nile Post
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that the army is hunting for National Unity Platform (NUP) president and former presidential candidate Robert… Read more »
East Africa: Why East Africa Tops Africa's 2026 Economic Projections
Independent (Kampala)
East Africa is expected to be Africa's fastest-growing subregion in 2026, with GDP projected to expand by 5.8%, according to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026. The… Read more »
Uganda: Byanyima Rubbishes Baryomunsi's Allegations of Not Being Husband's Next of Kin
Nile Post
Winnie Byanyima has publicly rebuked ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi, calling him a "shameful liar" over claims that she is not listed as the next of kin of her husband, opposition… Read more »
Uganda: Stop the Comedy, Return Home - Nabbanja Urges Bobi Wine
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, to stop his alleged "comedy" and return home to his family. Read more »
Uganda: Women Condemn Security Abuses As Activists Welcome Bireete's Release
Nile Post
Women's rights activists across Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Delegates Elect 10 MPs, CDF Not On List of Candidates
Independent (Kampala)
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, D/CDF & IG Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Wanyama Wins Eastern Region Youth MP Seat
Nile Post
National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Judas Thadeo Wanyama has been elected Eastern Region Youth Member of Parliament following a decisive victory over five contenders in… Read more »
Uganda: New Faces As UPDF Elects MPs
Nile Post
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, General Sam Okiding, will headlines a team of 10 representatives - the majority of them new faces - of the army in the 12th Parliament following… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Mwine Tumwebaze Wins Western Youth MP Amid Allegations of Voter Bribery
Nile Post
National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Mwine Tumwebaze has been declared the winner of the Western Uganda Youth Member of Parliament seat after securing 1,557 votes. Read more »
Uganda: Only 1 in 10 Ugandan Family Businesses Survive Beyond the Founding Generation
Nile Post
The survival rate of Ugandan family businesses is alarmingly low, with fewer than 10 percent continuing beyond the founding generation, according to a recent study by the Economic… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine's Siblings Threaten Action Over Blocked Access to Magere Home
Nile Post
Siblings of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi have threatened to take action if security forces continue to block access to his residence in Magere, despite… Read more »
Uganda: Radio Host Mbonigaba Upsets NRM in Kisoro Mayoral Election
Nile Post
John Mbonigaba, also known as John King, a local musician and radio presenter at Voice of Muhabura FM, has been elected Mayor of Kisoro Municipality. Read more »
Uganda: Peter Agaba Wins Ibanda Municipality MP Seat
Nile Post
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Peter Agaba, has been declared the winner of the Ibanda Municipality parliamentary by-election, securing the seat after a… Read more »
Uganda: Kassanda Residents in Fear As Threatening Leaflets Are Dropped in the Area
Nile Post
Residents of Kigarama village in Kassanda District are living in fear following reports that unknown individuals have been distributing threatening leaflets warning of possible… Read more »
Uganda: Peaceful Voting Reported As Mityana, Mubende Elect Mayors and Councillors
Nile Post
Voting in the municipal elections for mayors and councillors in Mityana and Mubende Municipalities concluded peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2026, according to police authorities… Read more »
Uganda: Principal Judge Abodowarns Against Threats to Judges, Calls for Institutional Protection
Nile Post
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has cautioned that attacks and threats against judicial officers, particularly those handling high-profile cases, pose a… Read more »
Uganda: Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi
Independent (Kampala)
Remand of MP and Bobi Wine ally revives fears of MP Ssegirinya's torture and death Read more »
