Politics & Government

The assessment, led by Local Government Council Chairperson Robert Ssenabulya, began at the Ssingo County headquarters in Matutuma, where officials are reviewing the performance of various institutions and sectors.

Trump's announcement came less than 24 hours after he posted an old photograph of himself and Kim from 2018, writing the two were great friends "despite the unfriendly look on this particular picture".

A Palestinian official told the BBC Trump's son-in-law met a delegation led by Hamas's new leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on Sunday.

Local authorities and regular commuters along the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway have renewed pressure on the government to reinstate the digital Express Penalty System (EPS), following a horrific Sunday crash that left a pedestrian dead. The incident occurred on the busy Busega–Kajjansi stretch, near a notorious sharp bend. Grim images from the scene showed a badly mangled […] The post Renewed calls for EPS return after

Whole-genome sequencing of clinical isolates of Plasmodium falciparum in Uganda reveals rapid selection of a PX1-associated haplotype linked to reduced susceptibility to commonly used antimalarials.

Government data showed that the outbreak’s death toll had surpassed that of a prior outbreak.

The Member of Parliament representing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Director Human Resource Management at the Special Forces Command (SFC), Hon. Col. Night Ikiriza, has urged students of Kitende Secondary School to embrace patriotism, discipline, integrity and a positive mindset as key values for personal growth and national development. Col. Ikiriza, who represented […] The post Col. Night Ikiriza Ur

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to attend the country’s 66th Independence Day celebrations alongside a high-level Ugandan delegation. Gen. Kainerugaba is attending the August 17 celebrations at the invitation of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who is also the Supreme Commander of Gabon’s Defence and […] The post Gen. Muhoozi Lands in

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated his grandson, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, after graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst alongside fellow Ugandan officer Bakyira. In a message addressed to Ugandans, particularly the “Bazzukulu,” President Museveni thanked God for protecting Uganda and enabling the country to address what he described as its numerous challenges. Museveni […] The post

Mike Ssegawa, I have read your defense of Ministers Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere carefully. I agree with you on one thing: Uganda desperately needs stronger action against corruption, absenteeism and poor service delivery. But I disagree that humiliating public servants is the kind of disruption our country needs. As a health professional, I know […] The post ASIA NAMUSOKE: Accountability Without Humiliation

The headteacher of Teryet Secondary School, Dr Justin Yapsoyekwo, and the school bursar, Banis Chebet, have been arrested over allegations of inflating the school’s enrolment figures by 706 students to obtain government funding for non-existent learners. Yapsoyekwo and Chebet were arrested by a joint security team following allegations that the school has only 147 students, […] The post Teryet SS headteacher, bursar

India hails appointment of Sanjay Tanna to Uganda cabinet Daily Monitor

KIBUKU — Kabweri County Member of Parliament Patrick Godfrey Wakida has written to the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere, expressing concern over the manner in which anti-corruption operations are being conducted in Kibuku District. In a letter dated August 16, 2026, Wakida said he supports the Government’s efforts to fight corruption, waste […] The post MP writes to Nameere disapproving Kibuk

Otuke, Uganda | Farmers’ groups in Otuke District have accused some local leaders of allegedly using their names to access government agricultural machinery, calling for transparency in the distribution and…

Bamboo innovation could help Uganda cut paper imports, minister says Daily Monitor

Gawaya Tegule’s critical assessment in the Daily Monitor—titled “Local Governments Need Stronger Watchdogs, Not Just Surprise Inspections” (published August 13, 2026)—completely misses the broader picture. Tegule’s argument reduces the fiery interventions of Ministers Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere to mere political theatre and unhelpful high-handedness. In doing so, he views them through an overly cynical […]

The contribution will support construction of classroom blocks at Entebbe Welfare School, with organisers pledging to continue fundraising until the school records tangible improvements.

The Presidential Affairs Committee has pledged to pursue additional government financing for the project, saying its expansion could strengthen Uganda’s industrial base and attract more investment.

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The government must address housing deficit Daily Monitor

KAMULI: The Minister for the Presidency, MP for Budiope West and Director for Busoga SDA Women field, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday officiated at the closure of a one-week Seventh-day Adventist Camp Retreat at Kiige SDA Church in Kamuli District. The Minister delivered greetings from H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady and Minister of […] The post Minister Babalanda Urges Faithful to Combine Pr

Balaam, Nameere: When Ministry of Local Government becomes too local Daily Monitor

The subsidy is aimed at making cleaner cooking technology accessible to households and businesses still dependent on charcoal and firewood.