Politics & Government

At least 19 people have reportedly died from hunger-related causes in Karamoja as communities wait for government food aid, with local leaders warning that the planned rations may not meet the needs of large households.

A government corruption crackdown in Bugisu has revealed the difficulties of enforcing accountability in local governments where political alliances, family ties and technical systems often complicate oversight.

Government says the proposed East African Digital and Trade Transformation Summit will strengthen regional integration, promote digital innovation and expand trade and investment opportunities under COMESA.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has suspended all school trips and educational excursions across Uganda with immediate effect following the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of nearly 20 pupils from King David Junior School in Makindye. The announcement was made on Friday by Acting Education Minister Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo as … The post Gov’t suspends all school trips after King David tragedy appeare

Dokolo, Uganda | State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere has issued a stern warning to contractors, supervising engineers and technical officers against delays, shoddy work and corruption in the…

The Paramount Chief of Teso has led cultural leaders, legislators and elders to meet Gen. Salim Saleh, seeking his intervention over challenges facing former Speaker Anita Among, including restrictions arising from ongoing investigations.

A Mukono Grade One Magistrate has remanded a 25-year-old primary school teacher to Kauga Government Prison after he was charged with aggravated defilement of a 16-year-old pupil. The case will be committed to the High Court, which has jurisdiction over capital offences.

Presidential Special Advisor Ssewava Sserubiri has urged Ugandans to vote for competent and accountable Local Council One leaders, warning that weak grassroots leadership undermines government programmes, service delivery and national development.

Concern is mounting over the health of veteran politician and retired military officer Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, who remains admitted to Nakasero Hospital after being hospitalised earlier this week. The 87-year-old former Second Deputy Prime Minister has been receiving treatment at the private health facility since the beginning of the week, according to sources familiar […] The post Concern grows over Gen Moses Ali’s he

The cost of the Busega–Mpigi Expressway project is setto rise to about Shs 2 trillion by the time it is completed, up from the initial estimate of about Shs 600 billion, according to Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama. Byamukama attributed the escalating cost to project delays, design revisions, funding interruptions and alleged corruption within […] The post How ministry corruption bloated Mpigi Expressway

Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | The death toll from the King David Junior School bus crash in Kapchorwa has risen to 26, according to the latest government update, deepening the grief of families gathered at the school as they waited for news about their children. The government said the victims include 21 pupils and five … The post KAPCHORWA SCHOOL BUS CRASH: Death toll rises to 26 appeared first on The Independent Uganda

Gender and Labour Minister Henry Tumukunde has warned unlicensed labour exporters that government will intensify inspections and enforcement measures to curb illegal recruitment and protect Ugandans working abroad.

The Ministry of Education has directed schools with learners currently on study trips to report to the nearest police station for guidance as government suspends educational tours following the deadly Kapchorwa school bus crash.

Government has announced new school transport regulations requiring drivers carrying learners to undergo vetting and obtain clearance from the Ministry of Works and Transport following the Kapchorwa crash that killed 26 people.

Several Kenyan journalists were assaulted, threatened with firearms and robbed of reporting equipment while covering the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, sparking fresh concerns over press safety ahead of the 2027 General Election.