Politics & Government

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Jonard Asiimwe has challenged Makerere University to accelerate commercialisation of research, saying Uganda’s ambition to build a US$500 billion economy by 2040 depends on innovation-driven industrial growth.

A comprehensive review of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Act is required to clearly define governance and operational roles at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards. According to former Bwamba County Member of Parliament, Hon. Richard Gafabusa, the bureau has relegated its core mandate of enforcing quality standards for fair trade which has exposed […] The post Manufacturers call for faster certification a

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has directed the Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya to appear before on Friday, 24 July 2026 after failing to attend a meeting examining the commission’s Auditor General’s report. The committee members uncovered what they described as a breakdown in the […] The post Troubled UHRC Chairperson direc

Adjumani, Uganda | URN | At exactly 5:25 PM, Rt. Hon. (Rtd) Gen. Moses Ali, the former Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency, was finally laid to rest in Abiricaku Village, Adjumani District, four days after he passed away on Saturday last week. Thousands of mourners from across the country, including government officials, leaders … The post Gen. Moses Ali finally laid to rest in Adjumani appeared first

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has directed the government to conclude investigations into the whereabouts of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi before determining his application for a writ of habeas corpus seeking his production and unconditional release. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Collins Acellam … The post Court orders gov’t to probe into Muwa

National Unity Platform has launched grassroots campaigns in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, urging voters to elect village leaders committed to accountability, community development and improved service delivery ahead of the LC I elections.

The Office of the Prime Minister has begun distributing emergency food relief across Karamoja after a prolonged dry spell left thousands of families facing acute food shortages. Nearly 314,000 households in nine districts are expected to benefit from the intervention.

Muslim leaders under the Imaams and Amiirats Assembly of Uganda have urged believers to strengthen unity and avoid internal divisions as preparations continue for a national thanksgiving ceremony to appreciate President Yower Museveni.

Parliament’s accountability committee has summoned Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Wangadya to explain an alleged leadership paralysis after commissioners revealed that the body has not held a meeting since March 2026.

National Unity Platform Acting President John Baptist Nambeshe has paid tribute to supporters who have sacrificed for the party over six years, pledging that the movement will continue pursuing its ideals despite challenges and intimidation.

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in containing the ongoing Ebola outbreak, stressing that regional cooperation, early detection and prompt treatment remain essential to preventing the spread of the disease. The President made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting at State House, Entebbe, […] The post Museveni Pledges Contin

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday hosted a luncheon at State House, Entebbe, to honour the team behind the Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025, describing the successful trans-African journey of Uganda’s locally manufactured electric bus as a milestone in the country’s industrialisation and innovation agenda. The event celebrated the completion of the Kayoola […] The post Museveni Hosts Pearl to

Organised largely through social media under the hashtag #March2Parliament, the demonstration shifted public discourse away from traditional party politics and toward demands for accountability, transparency, and an end to corruption in public office.

Leaders in Karamoja have praised the Presidential Industrial Hubs initiative for equipping young people, including persons with disabilities, with vocational skills, while calling for expanded facilities, electricity and continued government support to maximise its impact.

Uganda has officially institutionalised monthly National Cleaning Days, requiring all government institutions, local governments and citizens to participate in nationwide clean-up exercises aimed at improving sanitation, preventing disease outbreaks and promoting environmental stewardship.

What exactly do Ugandans stand for, “NO!” or “YES!” to corruption? This is the question coming to the fore as the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara and his state minister, Justine Nameere, continue with their sting operation into corruption and mismanagement in various districts and cities. Starting in Eastern Uganda, they have unearthed and […] The post ALHAJI FARUK KIRUNDA: Bad news for thieves: Balaa

Breaking: Museveni Weighs Juma Uwitonze as Replacement for Dr Muganga as Internal Affairs State Minister ChimpReports

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda was outside Uganda when he learnt that prosecutors had placed his name inside an alleged plot to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni’s government by force. The former Kiira Municipality MP, now secretary general of the People’s Front for Freedom, said he had never attended the meetings described by the state and had never […] The post Who is next? Named but not charged: Treason case unsettles

Kaabong, Uganda | The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Sam Engola, has officially launched the distribution of more than one million kilograms of relief food across the…

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso -- three countries led by military governments -- are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The post Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso bid to host AFCON 2032 appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted a luncheon at State House, Entebbe, in honour of the successful Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025, celebrating the historic journey of the Kayoola EVS electric coach from Uganda to South Africa and back. The expedition, which covered more than 13,700 kilometres across several African countries, showcased Uganda’s growing […] The post President Museveni Hosts Home

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in combating the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing regional cooperation, early detection, and timely treatment as critical measures in containing the disease. The President made the remarks this evening at State House, Entebbe while meeting Dr. Kamba Mulanda Samuel Roger, […] The post President M

Parliament's COSASE has suspended scrutiny of the Uganda Human Rights Commission after commissioners appeared without Chairperson Mariam Wangadya, exposing a leadership vacuum that has stalled tribunal hearings and left hundreds of human rights cases unresolved.