Politics & Government

How a fraudulent young man infiltrated the state house, spread nd caused the president to fire many of his staff KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS TEAM |When Stephen Nuwagaba went to parliament for the first time, he was seeking audience with the speaker, Anita Annet Among. He had called and talked to her on … The post The lies of Uganda’s Rasputin appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Parliament Speaker Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth has joined lawmakers from across the Commonwealth in Malawi to discuss declining public trust in parliamentary institutions and ways of strengthening inclusive governance.

The UPDF has begun screening shortlisted applicants in Ntungamo, with medical fitness, academic credentials, age, nationality and conduct among the criteria being assessed before selection.

The Minister for the Presidency, Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency and Director for Busoga SDA Women field, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda has hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for honouring a petition by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church to have the National Cleaning Days aligned with their Sabbath observance. The Minister issued the vote […] The post National Cleaning Days: Babalanda lauds

Legislators have urged government to address insecurity in various parts of the country, which they say has negatively impacted on the livelihoods of Ugandans. The legislators were Tuesday, 11 August 2026 debating a motion to appreciate the President on the State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament on 04 June 2026. Hon. David Okwere […] The post MPs call for stronger action on insecurity appeared first on W

Former Ethics and Integrity minister Miria Matembe, speaking publicly for the first time since her arbitrary arrest and detention nearly two months ago, has accused President Museveni’s government of reversing Uganda’s constitutional gains through human rights abuses and the alleged weaponisation of state institutions.

At least five senior opposition figures have in the recent months fled the country for exile, citing threats to their lives. First it was Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), the biggest opposition political party. Kyagulanyi fled the country for the USA in late January following the Presidential election, in […] The post Why key opposition figures fled Uganda appeared first

Ayebare takes over as Uganda’s foreign affairs minister PML Daily

Nelson Mandela famously observed that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Today, Uganda must broaden that insight: education is not merely a social service; it is our most critical economic strategy. President Yoweri Museveni’s vision of transforming Uganda into a modern, industrialised, middle-income economy is ambitious, but […] The post Uganda’s industrial future depends

Parliament has sworn in three newly appointed ministers, bringing to a close a controversial vetting process that had raised questions over the citizenship of some nominees.

Czech Parliament Speaker Tomio Okamura has praised the memorial to Lt Col Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe’s Old Terminal, describing it as a symbol of international cooperation and the 1976 hostage rescue.

Parliament is investigating alleged favouritism, bribery and manipulation of beneficiary lists in Gulu as concerns grow over the implementation of government’s cattle restocking programme.

Government has launched two digital platforms for teacher development and human rights complaints as part of efforts to make public services more accessible and efficient.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has directed local government leaders to mobilise residents and prepare equipment ahead of the second nationwide cleaning exercise scheduled for August 29.

Uganda’s public debt is set to climb to 55.5 per cent of GDP this financial year, up from 52.3 percent in FY 2024/25, as the government borrows more to plug a budget deficit that was projected to widen to 7.1 per cent at the end of fiscal year 2025/26. That comes even as the economy […] The post IMF warns Uganda on debt, budget discipline appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

Medical interns have threatened to reject deployment to health facilities after government scrapped their monthly allowances, arguing that the new policy leaves them working without adequate financial support.

Drinkers and bar owners in Mpigi District have criticised a new government directive restricting bars from opening before 3pm, while security officials insist the measure will be enforced.

KAMPALA — Ambassador Adonia Ayebare has officially assumed office as Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, pledging to strengthen the ministry’s diplomatic work, improve communication with Uganda’s missions abroad and restore discipline within the country’s diplomatic service. Ayebare assumed office on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, taking over the portfolio from Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, who had […] The post Amb Adon

KAMPALA — Ambassador Adonia Ayebare has officially assumed office as Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, pledging to strengthen the ministry’s diplomatic work, improve communication with Uganda’s missions abroad and restore discipline within the country’s diplomatic service. Ayebare assumed office on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, taking over the portfolio from Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, who had […] The post Adonia A