May 26
Uganda: Museveni Drops Senior Ministers in Sweeping Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has removed several senior ministers and long-serving government officials in a major Cabinet reshuffle that introduces new political figures and technocrats… Read more »
Africa: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Rapidly, Says WHO Head Tedros
allAfrica
World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly. Read more »
Africa: Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is mobilizing its hard-earned Ebola expertise as eastern DRC's outbreak threatens to overwhelm borders, and strain economies Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Uganda: Seven Kigezi Leaders Named in Museveni's New Cabinet As Region Gains Influence
Nile Post
Seven leaders from Uganda's Kigezi sub-region have been appointed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's newly unveiled Cabinet, in a reshuffle that highlights the region's… Read more »
Uganda: Ankole Loses Cabinet Ground As Museveni Drops Mwebesa, Magyezi
Nile Post
A major Cabinet reshuffle by President Yoweri Museveni has significantly reduced Ankole's representation in central government, leaving the sub-region with only two ministerial… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Retains Janet, Drops Kasaija and Gen Ali
Nile Post
Kampala -- President Museveni has released a new Cabinet list for the 2026 to 2031 term, signalling one of the most significant reshuffles in recent years, with sweeping changes… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Swaps Aceng, Baryomunsi in Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has announced a new cabinet reshuffle, with one of the most notable changes being the swap of ministerial positions between Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and Dr. Chris… Read more »
Uganda: Mwenda Admits Crossing Line in 'Museveni Is Senile' Article
Nile Post
Veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda has softened his criticism of President Museveni, apologising for suggesting that the President's age had influenced some… Read more »
Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija Demands Increased Judiciary Funding to Tackle Case Backlog
Nile Post
The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has called on government to increase funding to the Judiciary to address the growing backlog of cases and improve access to justice… Read more »
Uganda: Kagadi Schools Register Poor Attendance As Term Opens Amid Fees Challenges, Ebola Fears
Nile Post
Most primary and secondary schools in Kagadi District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening, with school administrators attributing the situation mainly to… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Alert - Kikuube Intensifies Surveillance, Shuts Border Points With DRC
Nile Post
Authorities in Kikuube District have temporarily closed Uganda's border points with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and banned community gatherings, including markets,… Read more »
Uganda: From Funding Pressure to Sustaining Impact - What We Learned From the Joint SMC Alliance and AMP Annual Meeting
Malaria Consortium
In February 2026, more than 300 delegates from over 30 countries gathered for the first joint annual meeting of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Alliance and the Alliance… Read more »
Uganda: Anita Among's Cash Trail Leads Probe to Parliament Staff Accounts
Independent (Kampala)
Investigators probing corruption at Parliament are reportedly zeroing in on multiple bank accounts belonging to staff close to former Speaker Anita Among. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Declares War On Underperforming Ministers
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signaled a tougher approach toward government officials, warning that ministers and leaders who fail to help citizens benefit from government… Read more »
Uganda: 'True Strength Is Respect and Partnership' - Advancing Positive Masculinity in Uganda
Spotlight Initiative
TORORO DISTRICT, Uganda - Vincent Onyango represents a growing movement of men redefining leadership within their homes and communities. At 28 years old, he is a youth counsellor… Read more »
Uganda: Mwenda Apologises for 'Conmen' Remarks, Revises Criticism of Museveni's Investment Policy
Nile Post
Veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda has apologised for remarks he made against individuals linked to government-supported investment projects, admitting that… Read more »
Uganda: Desert Lessons - Finding Resilience and Revelation in Saudi Arabia
Nile Post
Every year on February 22, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its Founding Day. I join in these celebrations; to honour a nation whose story continues to inspire, provoke… Read more »
Uganda: Ecobank, Partners With Chint, Oppein Home Uganda to Expand Premier Banking Benefits
Nile Post
Ecobank Uganda has partnered with CHINT Uganda and OPPEIN Home Uganda to expand lifestyle and home living benefits for its Premier Banking customers. Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Asiimwe Urges Christians to Seek Daily Filling of Holy Spirit, Condemns Corruption and Sin
Nile Post
The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged believers and church leaders to seek daily filling of the Holy Spirit, reminding Christians that Pentecost Sunday… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - Andrew Kaggwa Executed for His Christian Faith
Nile Post
May 26 remains one of the defining dates in Uganda's religious and historical journey. On this day in 1886, Saint Andrew Kaggwa was executed at Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine during the… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans, Disregard Fake Weekend Monitor Front Page About Electoral Commission and Election Results
Africa Check
Ugandans, disregard fake Weekend Monitor front page about electoral commission and election results Read more »
Uganda: Oboth, Tayebwa Take Leadership of the 12th Parliament [press release]
Independent (Kampala)
West Budama Central Member of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament after securing 441 votes. Read more »
Uganda: Health Alert - U. S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda - May 26, 2026 [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
The Department of State updated the Uganda Travel Advisory to Level 4 and advises U.S. citizens Do Not Travel to Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak. The Department also advises… Read more »
Uganda: Sadolin Donates Paint Worth Shs13m to Kampala CPs
Nile Post
Sadolin Paints has donated paint worth Shs 13 million to Central Police Station (CPS) Kampala to support the facelift of the station. Read more »
