Politics & Government

I've recently been rewatching the HBO comedy series Veep – it's about a fictional female vice president whose narcissism, unbridled political ambition, and cringey mishaps make Kamala Harris look sober and competent. The show is oddly timeless, as the politic…

ENTEBBE — Leader of the Opposition (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi on Thursday gathered opposition Members of Parliament in Entebbe for a high-stakes, two-day induction retreat to establish key legislative priorities for the 12th Parliament. The retreat brings together new and veteran lawmakers to harmonize their approach to oversight, legislation, and public representation for the 2026–2031 parliamentary […] The post DP, NUP L

US judges allow Trump to end protections for migrants from South Sudan, Myanmar Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Engineers under their umbrella body, the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE), have called for stricter enforcement of existing engineering laws, warning that weak regulation continues to allow unqualified individuals to undertake engineering work. Speaking at the fifth Uganda Buildcon Expo in Kampala on Thursday, UIPE Vice President for Finance … The post Gov’t, engineers push

KITGUM, August 6, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), has launched the Kidepo Landscape Integrated Conservation and Development Project (KLICDP 2026–2030), a five-year, US$4 million initiative aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation while improving livelihoods in communities surrounding Kidepo Valley National Park and the Karenga Wildlife Corridor. Funded by the […]

Nabakooba seeks closer Government-Buganda partnership to tackle land disputes PML Daily

Health workers may know where the gaps are in Karamoja’s healthcare system, but those who live with those gaps every day often understand them best. That idea was at the heart of a regional dialogue held in Soroti last week, where more than 160 representatives from government, civil society organizations, health facilities and community groups […] The post Karamoja communities step up to fix health care appeared firs

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JINJA: The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday held a media briefing in Busoga Sub-region to mobilize the public to vote massively for NRM-endorsed candidates in the upcoming Local Council II leadership elections scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026. Minister Babalanda expressed gratitude from His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady […] The post Minister Babalanda

By Mathias Lutwama In the 21st century, feminism is used as an unction to induce financial liberation. The following programs are being executed by President Museveni to advance the greatness…

SOROTI — The Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) Secretariat under the Office of the President has issued a stern warning to government officials in Soroti District over poor service delivery, cautioning that officials found responsible for mismanagement of government projects could face arrest. The warning was issued on Friday, August 7, 2026, during a monitoring visit […] The post RDC Secretariat’s Sr. Grace Aki

Otuke East County Member of Parliament Julius Acon Bua and Otuke District LCV chairperson Francis Abola have publicly demonstrated a renewed working relationship after years of political rivalry, calling on…

As Uganda enters the peak of second-rainy season, communities across the country are once again grappling with one of nature’s deadliest yet least understood disasters, lightning. From schools and churches to homes and open fields, lightning strikes continue to claim lives, injure dozens of people, and destroy property, highlighting the urgent need for stronger public […] The post Lightning Deaths Rise as ACLENet and

Tension as ailing Besigye returned to Luzira Prison after Health minister’s visit Daily Monitor

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered a fresh crackdown on corruption, absenteeism, and drug shortages in public health facilities, warning that government workers who fail to serve citizens will be replaced by younger professionals. Addressing members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, […] The post President Museveni or

ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.

Bell Lager wins gold at 2026 Monde Selection Awards as Uganda’s original beer turns 75 PML Daily

The Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, on Friday visited Dr. Kiiza Besigye at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. In a statement shared on his X account after the visit, Dr. Baryomunsi said he found Dr. Besigye steadily recovering and extended his best wishes for a full and speedy […] The post Health Minister Baryomunsi Visits Dr. Besigye at Mulago, Wishes Him

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commended Ugandan engineering and energy services firm On Track Technical Services Limited for its performance in executing electricity distribution projects, describing the company as one of the best-performing contractors in the sector. The recognition, made when the company’s directors appeared before PAC on Aug.4 … The post Parli

Kenya Court: Constitution Requires Presidential Election Held in August 2026 ChimpReports

Otuke, Uganda | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) District Chairperson for Otuke, Julius Acon Bua, who is also the Member of Parliament for Otuke East County, has criticised the arrest…