Politics & Government

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On the morning Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi disappeared, he had been free for just one day. Supporters had only recently welcomed the former Butambala County MP and National Unity Platform (NUP) vice-president for Buganda back home after nearly six months on remand over terrorism charges. He had promised to resume what he called the struggle for […] The post What I saw in an army cell. Kivumbi: “They thought I would die”

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President Yoweri Museveni has defended Stephen Nuwagaba, a young man whose access to State House and security officials has recently come under public scrutiny, saying the more urgent national concern is not Nuwagaba’s conduct but allegations that members of Uganda’s security services tortured, maimed and threatened him and his family. In a lengthy written response […] The post Museveni: there are criminals inside th

Authorities in Kabuga Town Council have given property owners two weeks to voluntarily remove dilapidated and unapproved structures before enforcement of the government’s Trade Order directive begins to improve urban planning and business standards.

Garbage collection trucks will be deployed across the country ahead of the next national cleaning day to improve waste collection and ensure proper sanitation. The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Ruth Aceng made the revelation while responding to concerns raised by Kampala District Woman Representative, Hon. Shamim Malende over poor waste management following the inaugural national […] The post Garbage Trucks to be Deplo

The government has directed the contractor constructing the 6.6-kilometre Bweyogerere-Buto Road to accelerate works and complete the project ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), warning that continued delays could result in termination of the contract.

Habibi, on August 3, 2026, President Museveni wrote a missive responding to veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda’s “investigations” into a one Stephen Nuwagaba. Prior to Mwenda – and later his publication, The Independent’s writing about Nuwagaba – not much was known about the 27-year-old, who is said to claim proximity to Mossad and other intelligence agencies. […] The post Museveni’s second response to Mwenda: Who is t

Born on February 11, 1929, Allimadi was one of Uganda's most accomplished public servants, holding several of the country's highest offices during pivotal moments in its history.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Umeme Limited’s shares have lost about 85 percent of their value since the electricity distributor handed over its concession to the government in March 2025, making the stock one of the worst-performing counters on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The decline has accelerated this … The post Umeme share sheds 85% value ahead of loss announcement a

KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to begin a two-day official visit to the United Republic of Tanzania on Wednesday, a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation between the two East African Community (EAC) partner states. The visit, scheduled for August 5–6, 2026, is being coordinated by Tanzania’s Ministry […] The post Museveni Begins Two-Day Official Vis

A recent letter authored by the Speaker of Nakisunga Subcounty Council—purportedly suspending Namuyenje Parish Councillor Nampijja Leah for five sittings—raises serious procedural and legal questions that warrant scrutiny under the Local Government Standard Rules of Procedure and the laws of Uganda. Procedural Irregularities and Overreach * Chamber Jurisdiction: Under Rule 1 of the Standard Rules […] The post ALLAN M

Uganda’s recent nomination of Olara Otunnu for the position of United Nations Secretary-General is steeped in political irony so rich it could fuel a semester of international relations seminars. President Yoweri Museveni, facing the twilight of his decades-long rule and mounting international criticism over democratic backsliding, has pinned Uganda’s most ambitious diplomatic initiative on a […] The post Olara Otunn

It is with profound grief and a heavy heart that I join the Office of the President, the RCC/RDC fraternity, Government, and the people of Kampala to mourn the passing of our brother, friend, and colleague, Mark Baingana, Deputy RCC Kampala – Makindye Division. Mark Baingana was a patriot in word and in deed. He […] The post KAGENYI LUKKA: Tribute to the Late Mark Baingana, Deputy RCC Makindye Division appeared first

District leaders from across the Lango sub-region have expressed support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s 4-Acre Model after touring a demonstration farm established at the Lango Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Lira. The visit, organised by State House, aimed to equip local leaders with practical knowledge on modern farming methods and encourage them to […] The post Lango Leaders Embrace President

President Yoweri Museveni has said something many Ugandans have waited years to hear. Torture, he wrote, is “immoral,” “self-defeating,” and contrary to the ideals for which the National Resistance Movement fought. “The terrible thing is that these alleged torturers and maimers belonged to our security forces. Is this what we and the People of Uganda […] The post Lamenting torture is not enough. Uganda must end it ap

United Kingdom has announced a 50.2 per cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending. The post Nigeria to lose ov…

Ondo APC seeks elders’ intervention to resolve lingering crisis from recent primary elections, aiming to unite the party ahead of the 2027 general election Read More: https://punchng.com/post-primary-crisis-ondo-apc-seeks-elders-intervention/

Abdul El-Sayed is poised to romp over establishment Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), according to Tuesday primaries in which the radical transformation of the Democratic Party is center stage. The post *** Election Night Livewire *** Abdul El-Sayed vs. Hal…

When the executive director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, walked into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital on Monday, she says she found a man she barely recognized. Dr Kizza Besigye, Uganda’s four-time presidential candidate and one of the country’s longest-serving opposition figures, lay unconscious in a hospital bed under heavy security. […] The post “This is not the man I left”: Byanyi

The Auditor General's 2025 report says government investments through the Uganda Development Corporation and Uganda Investment Authority are delivering weak financial returns and facing major implementation delays, raising concerns about Uganda's industrialisation drive.

Former Speaker Anita Annet Among on Tuesday attended her first sitting of the 12th Parliament virtually, as legislators reconsidered and passed two tax bills returned by President Yoweri Museveni with recommendations.