Politics & Government

Electoral officials in Wakiso District have raised concerns over escalating campaign expenditure by Local Council candidates, warning that excessive spending could fuel tensions during the election period.

President Museveni has allocated a second Presidential Zonal Industrial Hub to North Karamoja to expand vocational training opportunities and equip more youth with skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

West Nile leaders have asked the government to honour the late Gen. Moses Ali by completing major development projects he championed and addressing persistent infrastructure and service delivery challenges in the region.

ADJUMANI — The nation today bid farewell to one of its greatest patriots— Gen. (Rtd) Hon. Moses Ali, a statesman who devoted his whole life to serving Uganda with courage, wisdom and unwavering commitment. Speaking at the burial in Adjumani, the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, who also chaired the National Organising […] The post Gen. Moses Ali laid to Rest as Minister Babalanda Hails Falle

Three months ago, 27-year-old Denis Opio from Lwamuge Village in Lwamuge Sub-county, Abim District, had little hope for the future. Born with only one functional hand, Opio had never attended formal education, lacked vocational skills and struggled to secure employment. Like many persons with disabilities in rural Karamoja, he feared he would remain dependent on […] The post Karamoja Presidential Industrial Hub trans

The Electoral Commission says it has started handling complaints arising from the village election process as it prepares for LC1 and women’s committee polls, assuring voters that the grassroots elections remain on course.

Uganda People’s Congress President Jimmy Akena has urged voters to reject financial inducements during the upcoming LC1 elections, calling on citizens to choose leaders based on integrity, competence and commitment to community service.

Uganda People’s Congress President Jimmy Akena has defended former President Milton Obote’s legacy, rejecting criticism of his leadership while urging the country to shift focus from historical disputes to addressing challenges affecting children, including malnutrition, poverty and safety concerns.

Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has officially launched Kyooto Waragi, a new spirit that marks the company’s entry into the waragi category. The launch event, held at the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala, brought together government officials, business leaders, distributors, media representatives, and consumers to celebrate the introduction of a product designed to provide a smooth, […] The post Nile Breweries Launches

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Parliamentary Caucus has reaffirmed its support for party president Jimmy James Akena, dismissing claims that legislators have withdrawn recognition of his leadership and urging members to uphold the party constitution and avoid divisions.

Masaka, Uganda | URN | The Electoral Commission has cancelled the nomination of Augustine Mukasa Luswata, the National Resistance Movement-NRM candidate for Njumaga Cell Chairperson in Katwadde Ward, Masaka City, for seeking a political office without resigning from public service. According to a decision communicated by Masaka City Returning Officer Joloba Hydary, Luswata was nominated … The post EC nullifies NRM ca

A municipal engineer attached to Lwakhakha Town Council in Namisindwa District has been arrested after allegedly fleeing to Kenya as investigators probed the suspected misuse of public road funds, as the government's nationwide accountability crackdown gathers pace.

The High Court has given the government seven days to establish the whereabouts of former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi before deciding whether to issue a writ of habeas corpus, saying the court must first know who is holding him in custody.

“Can Uganda build a $500 billion economy if people are afraid to speak?” With that question, Odrek Rwabwogo stepped into one of Uganda’s most sensitive political debates: whether a country can pursue rapid economic transformation while citizens fear challenging those in power. Rwabwogo, President Yoweri Museveni’s son-in-law, has again spoken publicly about governance, urging Ugandans […] The post Can the NRM be save

More than 300 residents turned up for free medical care at the Ggaba Road Corridor Rotary Cancer Run Activation Medical Camp in Buziga last week, underscoring both the demand for affordable healthcare and the importance of early disease screening. Held at the Buziga Islamic Centre Grounds on July 16, the outreach brought doctors, nurses and […] The post Free health camp uncovers hidden illnesses appeared first on The

Nebbi, Uganda | URN | Dilapidated bridges and deteriorating roads across the West Nile sub-region are disrupting trade, increasing transport costs and discouraging investment, with businesses and residents calling for urgent government intervention. Across Nyaravur, Angal Town Council, Parombo, Akworo and Erussi sub-counties in Nebbi District, bridges built more than three decades ago have fallen into … The post Dila

Kwania, Uganda | Residents of Akali and Inomo sub-counties have commended Kwania District Local Government for improving the district’s road network after completing 90% of its planned road construction and…

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Uganda Revenue Authority enforcement officers have intercepted a consignment of smuggled rice concealed inside sacks of corn cobs in Tororo District, exposing yet another increasingly sophisticated tactic used by smugglers to evade customs controls and deny the government tax revenue.

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