May 26
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 »
Uganda: Dfcu-Serena Golf Club Day Marks Partnership On Plastic-Free Golf Initiative to Tackle Single-Use Plastics
Nile Post
The dfcu-Serena Golf Club Day has extended beyond fairways and competition to embrace environmental sustainability, with the launch of a Plastic-Free Golf Initiative aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Nakaloke Centre Mosque to Host Mufti Mubajje for Special Juma Prayer As Construction Nears Completion
Nile Post
Leaders of Nakaloke Centre Mosque have announced a special Juma prayer scheduled for June 5, 2026, to be presided over by the Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, as guest of… Read more »
Uganda: Among Congratulates Oboth, Tayebwa
Nile Post
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has congratulated newly elected Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa following their election to lead Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: NSSF Targets 7 Million Members By 2030 As Ayota Unveils Expansion Drive
Nile Post
The Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund, Patrick Ayota, has unveiled an ambitious plan to double the fund's membership from 3.5 million to seven million by 2030… Read more »
Uganda: Gaming Regulator Moves to Amend Law to Tackle Rise in Online Gambling
Nile Post
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) is in the process of amending Uganda's gaming law to ensure the regulatory framework keeps pace with emerging trends,… Read more »
Uganda: Neo Soul and RNB Rule the Singleton Old School RNB Brunch
Nile Post
There was a time when Shola Ama's Still Believe was more than just another song on Kampala radio stations. Read more »
Uganda: Plascon Joins Vipers' Celebrations for 8th UPL Title
Nile Post
Vipers SC sealed their eighth Uganda Premier League title after defeating Express FC 2-0 on the final day of the 2025/26 season at St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende. Read more »
Uganda: UBA Celebrates Africa Day With Vibrant Cultural Showcase Across All Ugandan Branches
Nile Post
UBA Uganda joined the rest of the continent in commemorating Africa Day with colourful celebrations held at its head office and branches across the country, reaffirming the bank's… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Rewards West Nile With Six Cabinet Slots in New Government List
Nile Post
President Kaguta Museveni has strengthened the West Nile sub-region's presence in central government with six cabinet appointments in the newly released government list, widely… Read more »
Uganda: Kiyonga Replaces Moses Ali As Second Deputy Prime Minister in Museveni Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has appointed Crispus Kiyonga as the new Second Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Moses Ali in a major government reshuffle announced on Monday. Read more »
May 25
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait [analysis]
Nigeria Health Watch
“As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down” These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO… Read more »
Uganda: How It Went Down As Oboth-Oboth Was Elected Speaker of 12th Parliament
Nile Post
Parliament on Tuesday convened for a tightly managed and highly attended sitting to elect the Speaker of the 12th Parliament, in a process marked by multiple nominations,… Read more »
