Politics & Government

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By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Ministry of Local Government has signed contracts worth Shs10.3 billion to rehabilitate district and community access roads across Northern Uganda, a move set to enhance rural connectivity, lower transport costs, and boost market access for local farmers. Signed on July 8, 2026, under the Rural Development […] The post Government Signs Shs10.3 Billion Road Contra

Nabbanja Delivers Museveni’s Shs20m Gift, Pledges Action on Lango’s Development Concerns LIRA – Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has pledged to present Lango’s major development concerns to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,…

Bukomansimbi South MP Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjogi has donated two 10,000-litre water tanks to a church and a mosque to boost access to clean water and promote rainwater harvesting in communities affected by recurring water shortages.

Commissioner for Compensation Bua Victor Leku has hailed the late Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali for leading a Cabinet committee that secured more than Shs500 billion for teachers' salary enhancement in 2017, a move he says helped prevent nationwide industrial action.

President Museveni has urged Ugandans repatriated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks to seize wealth creation opportunities at home instead of seeking livelihoods abroad, as he announced Shs2 billion to support their reintegration.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged Ugandans recently repatriated from South Africa to abandon the belief that prosperity can only be found abroad, urging them instead to embrace the abundant economic opportunities available in Uganda. Speaking during the pass-out ceremony of 1,030 Ugandan returnees at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi today, the President […] The post President Musev

The National Resistance Movement has launched a nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign beginning with the Tooro and Rwenzori sub-regions as it intensifies preparations for its Local Council and Women Council internal elections and the 2026 General Election.

National Resistance Movement Deputy Secretary General Rose Namayanja Nsenko has urged party members to end internal wrangles and rally behind official flag bearers, warning that infighting, rather than the opposition, remains the biggest threat to the party's electoral success.

South Sudan's National Movement for Change has joined regional leaders in mourning former Ugandan Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali, describing him as a patriotic statesman whose commitment to peace, unity and public service left an enduring legacy in Uganda and the wider East African region.

The state minister for Local Government, Justine Nameere, has defended her approach of publicly confronting and filming officials during anti-corruption investigations, insisting the operations are backed by credible evidence and do not violate any law. Speaking to URN on Friday during a visit to the Acholi sub-region, Nameere said the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown is based […] The post Minister Nameere defends p

Preparations are in high gear for the state funeral of Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali, with government officials, family members and local leaders finalising arrangements for a series of official ceremonies in Kampala, Yumbe and Adjumani before his burial on Wednesday.

Kyambogo University Vice Chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya says Uganda's shortage of professors and PhD holders is undermining research, innovation and national development, calling for greater government investment in graduate education, better pay and improved retirement benefits for academics.

Parliament has postponed its special sitting to pay tribute to the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali from Monday to Tuesday, July 21, with lawmakers expected to honour the veteran statesman and former Second Deputy Prime Minister during a dedicated session.

The NRM has directed further investigations into the alleged mismanagement of Shs186 million sent to Apac District for vote protection activities during the 2026 General Elections, after party leaders raised complaints that some intended beneficiaries never received the funds.

BUSOGA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church for its contribution to promoting unity, education, healthcare, discipline and socio-economic transformation, describing the church as a vital partner in Uganda’s development agenda. The President’s message was delivered yesterday by the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, during the […] The p

Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza party had steamrolled the law change through parliament to oust Sulyok - widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán who lost power in April after 16 years.

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has held bilateral talks with Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly Chair Hilde Vautmans in Brussels, reaffirming Uganda's commitment to strengthening its long-standing partnership with the European Union through enhanced political dialogue, peacebuilding and economic cooperation.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The late Gen. Moses Ali will be accorded a state funeral following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni, with the official burial programme expected to be released on Sunday after consultations between the government and the family. The Minister of State for Defence, Huda Olero, announced the development on Saturday … The post Gen. Moses Ali to receive state funeral as burial programme tak

OBITUARY | URN | For more than five decades, Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali occupied a rare and complicated place in Uganda’s public life. Soldier, lawyer, rebel commander, cabinet minister and parliamentarian, he moved through vastly different political eras while surviving war, exile, assassination attempts, political upheaval and repeated rumours about his health. Admired by supporters … The post Gen. Moses Ali, the ‘Lion o

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’s desperately seeking a legal loophole to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes when he visits in NYC in September. The Pro-Palestine, Israel-hating, socialist pol said in an interview published S…

President Museveni has directed the Office of the Prime Minister [OPM] not to rely on suppliers to deliver relief items to the people of Karamoja. Last week, the government flagged off the distribution of emergency food relief to the Karamoja sub-region following a severe drought. The intervention includes 552 tonnes of maize flour and 238 […] The post Vincent Tumusiime Inaugurated as President of Lions Club of Rubir

The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has joined President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Government and the people of Uganda in mourning the passing of Gen. Rt. Hon. Moses Ali, describing him as a distinguished patriot, freedom fighter, statesman and dedicated public servant whose contributions to the country will be remembered for generations. In a condolence message […] The post Afro-Arab Youth Council Mourns Gen. Moses