January 26
Uganda: A Gathering Impunity [blog]
CFR
Geopolitical transformation appears to have induced political license across Africa. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Alleges Continued Threats, Arrests of Supporters After Election
Nile Post
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has alleged continued threats against his life, a sustained military presence around… Read more »
Uganda: Police Face Budget Cuts, Raise Concerns Over Operations
Nile Post
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has raised alarms over proposed budget cuts that threaten critical operations, warning that reductions in the non-wage component--set to decrease by… Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Fully Restores Internet Services
Nile Post
Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda have announced fully restoring their internet services across the country. Read more »
Uganda: Social Media to Be Fully Restored Today, Says Gen Muhoozi
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said government will fully restore access to social media today, Monday, January 26, following weeks of restrictions… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi's Brother Says Drones Spying On His Home
Nile Post
Singer Micheal Mukwaya, also known as Mikie Wine and younger brother of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, has raised concerns about what he says are drones… Read more »
Uganda: The Cost of Uganda's Internet Shutdown
Independent (Kampala)
On the evening of Jan 13, two days to a highly anticipated presidential election, Uganda went off grid as the government through the Uganda Communications Commission shut down the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy Shifted From Collapse to Stability Since 1986 - Nuwagaba
Nile Post
Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda Augustus Nuwagaba has said Uganda's economy has undergone a "fundamental change" since 1986, recovering from collapse to achieve macroeconomic… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Says 70% of Ugandans Are Now in the Money Economy As NRM Marks 40 Years
Nile Post
President Museveni has said that 70 percent of Ugandans are now participating in the money economy, crediting four decades of National Resistance Movement (NRM) rule and state-led… Read more »
Uganda: Mayor-Elect Balimwezo Courts New York Delegation to Boost Uganda's Film Industry
Nile Post
Kampala mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo has met a delegation of film industry figures from New York as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and technical expertise to… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Security Roadblocks Punish Ordinary Road Users
Nile Post
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has accused state security agencies of conducting what he described as an unjustified manhunt… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Kasibante Petition
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a presidential election petition filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante, arguing that the… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Free to Return Home, No Body Wants Him - Baryomunsi
Nile Post
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has told opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Sweeping Electoral Reforms, Accountability for Election Officials
Nile Post
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, has renewed calls for comprehensive electoral reforms, urging authorities to strengthen… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns of Arrests, Sackings Over Parish Development Model Misuse
Nile Post
President Museveni has warned parish chiefs and ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders accused of frustrating or misusing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds that they… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation
Nile Post
President Museveni has mourned the passing of Ajelena Aero, mother of former rebel commander Francis Eregu--widely known by his nom de guerre "Hitler"--describing her as a beacon… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Commander Commends Troops' Discipline During Somalia Inspection
Nile Post
The Commander of Battle Group 45, Colonel Justus Musenene, has praised Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed in Somalia for their discipline, resilience, and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Boda-Boda Drivers - the Digital Economy Hasn't Been the Route to Formal Work and Better Protection - Research [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Digital labour platforms - like fast food delivery and cab hailing services - are having a dramatic impact on people's labour rights and working conditions around the world. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Awards Six Outstanding Entrepreneurs for Contribution to Uganda's Economy
Nile Post
President Museveni has awarded six outstanding entrepreneurs and industrialists for their contribution to Uganda's economic transformation at the Mustard Seed Awards 2025, held at… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Focus On Peace, Poverty Eradication After Re-Election
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, stability, and economic transformation following the formal declaration of his re-election as President of… Read more »
Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Calls for Unity, Justice As Uganda Marks National Liberation Day
Nile Post
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje,has called for national unity, justice and peaceful political engagement as Uganda marked National Liberation Day and the 40th… Read more »
Uganda: Next Media's Desire Mugumisa Elected New Heathens Rugby Club Chairman
Nile Post
Heathens Rugby Club have elected Desire Derekford Mugumisa as their new chairman for the 2026-2028 term following a closely contested vote at the club's Annual General Meeting held… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Electoral Reforms, Accountability of Election Officials
Nile Post
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as Mugati Gwa Butter, has renewed calls for sweeping electoral reforms, urging… Read more »
Uganda: Rwashande Warns Moneylenders Against Illegal Land Seizures
Nile Post
Retired Brigadier-General Emmanuel Rwashande has issued a stern warning to moneylenders who confiscate people's land over unpaid loans, describing the practice as illegal,… Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara City Suspend Four Players Amid Salary Arrears Dispute
Nile Post
Mbarara City FC have suspended four players indefinitely following what the club described as "unprofessional" conduct, amid an ongoing dispute over unpaid salaries. Read more »
