Politics & Government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has celebrated the distinguished service of Ms. Margaret Kafeero, the outgoing Head of the Public Diplomacy Department, during a colourful farewell ceremony attended by colleagues, friends, and family. Ms. Kafeero, who has been praised for her leadership, professionalism, and dedication to advancing Uganda’s image abroad, is set to take up […] The post Foreign Affairs Bids Farewell to

Parliament has appointed veteran communications professional Grace Gidudu as acting director of communication and public affairs following the arrest of the substantive director, Chris Obore. The appointment was made by the clerk to parliament pending a decision by the Parliamentary Commission on substantive appointments. In the same changes, Benson Masereka Oniz was appointed acting director […] The post Gidudu name

Dokolo, Uganda | Dokolo Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Barbara Akech has welcomed the planned launch of the Alwimac–Awiri–Asalim Road, saying the government investment will transform trade, improve farmers’ access to…

Parliament is set to receive three major government statements next week covering Uganda's international treaty obligations, the condition of roads across the country, and progress in expanding electricity access under the Electricity Access Scale-up Project.

Water and Environment Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has renewed his defence of ownership of land at Njeru Stock Farm, accusing State Minister for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama of presenting a selective account of the disputed property.

Stakeholders in Busoga have proposed sweeping electoral reforms, including a single election day and limiting military involvement, as part of efforts to improve transparency and public confidence in Uganda’s electoral process.

Speaker Jacob Oboth Oboth has pledged equal facilitation for all parliamentary committees and introduced limits on foreign travel delegations as part of efforts to improve efficiency and control expenditure in the 12th Parliament.

President Museveni has granted an official burial to former North West Tooro MP Kosia Mudabi Ngirisi, recognising his decades of public service as a legislator, civil servant and local government leader.

The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Dr. Mercy Faith Lakisa, has ordered police investigations into allegations that teachers at a Jinja City school continued administering corporal punishment despite a legal ban.

The Ministry of Lands has restricted LC I chairpersons seeking re-election from handling land transactions until after the July 28 village elections to prevent fraud, disputes and irregularities during the campaign period.

Government has assured residents affected by the Luweero–Butalangu Road project that they will be compensated, as the contractor races to complete the remaining 2.8 kilometres of the Shs93.8 billion road.

Uganda has officially expressed interest in hosting the 2027 Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States-European Union (OACPS-EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly, as Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa intensifies efforts to strengthen the country’s parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation with European and ACP partners.

President Museveni has said guaranteed markets are critical to boosting production and industrial growth, arguing that Uganda has the capacity to supply agro-processing industries if farmers are assured of demand.

Parliament will restore parking spaces reserved for Members of Parliament after legislators complained that some bays had been converted into storage areas, creating congestion and limiting access to the House.

The government is set to introduce a new Fisheries Management Bill before Parliament within a month as fishing communities in Buikwe District continue to grapple with the economic effects of the prolonged silverfish fishing suspension.

Religious, cultural and political leaders from Teso are expected to meet Gen Salim Saleh at his Kapeeka residence in an effort to seek intervention in the political and legal troubles facing former Speaker Anita Among.

Former Kampala Lord Mayor and People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) president Erias Lukwago has been committed to the High court for trial on a charge of misprision of treason after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) concluded investigations into the case. Makindye chief magistrate Sarah Basemera committed Lukwago to the High court on Thursday after […] The post Court declines Lukwago’s request to travel abroad for

Okee, a brother of Justice minister Norbert Mao, comes into the role to strengthen the programme's strategic communication and public engagement.

Kampala, Uganda | The Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sam Engola, has pledged closer collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM)…

Sironko District Woman MP Asha Mafabi Nabulo has urged the government to strengthen malaria diagnosis and treatment in schools, warning that delayed testing and poor case management are contributing to rising infections and severe illness among learners.