Politics & Government

Minister Kahinda Otafiire has dismissed claims linking him to a gold mining project on the disputed Njeru Stock Farm land, saying the activity was an exploration initiative by a private investor and accusing critics of misrepresenting the facts.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has admitted it lacks the financial resources to repatriate Ugandans stranded abroad, despite labour migration generating an estimated US$2 billion (7.48 trillion Shillings) in annual remittances and ranking among the country’s biggest sources of foreign exchange. The disclosure by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs comes amid renewed concern … The post Gov’t: No budget to rescue s

Road safety expert Ronald Amanyire has questioned the effectiveness of route chart enforcement in preventing crashes, arguing that authorities should focus on measures such as speed monitoring, vehicle inspections and driver fatigue management.

Bunyala institution dismisses election of "new Ssabanyala" as "mere drama" Daily Monitor

Economists have urged the Government to strengthen the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) by providing beneficiaries with financial and business management training before releasing funds, arguing that skills development is key to ensuring sustainable investments and improving repayment rates.

. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled September 17, 2026, as the polling day for the Adjumani West parliamentary by-election to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Gen. Moses Ali. The by-election road map was unveiled on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Adjumani District, where … The post EC sets September 17 for Adjumani West by-election appeared first on The Inde

At least 14 people have died following a fatal road crash involving a taxi and a sand truck in Lwera Swamp, Kalungu District, along the Kampala–Masaka Highway. According to a statement issued by the Uganda Police Force, the accident occurred on the night of Monday, 3 August 2026, at around 11:00pm at Kamunga Trading Centre […] The post 14 Killed in Lwera Swamp Road Crash as Taxi Collides with Sand Truck appeared firs

Thousands of residents in Wakiso District's Mumyuka Sub-county are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe water following the Government's Shs1.18 billion investment to extend piped water services to more villages, with the project expected to serve about 7,000 people upon completion.

14 dead, 4 injured in tragic night crash at Lwera swamp Daily Monitor

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fourteen people, including the driver of a commuter taxi, were killed in a head-on collision with a sand-laden truck at Kamuwunga Trading Centre along the Lwera swamp stretch on the Masaka-Kampala Highway in Kalungu District. The fatal crash occurred at about 11:40 p.m. on Monday, according to police. Police identified … The post HEAD-ON: Truck crashes into taxi, 14 dead! appeared f

Why Speaker Oboth-Oboth fled imbalu launch Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has insisted there was no omission or commission of offence regarding the fate of 394 railway wagons that cannot be traced. This was plea was made before parliamentarians probing the management of the corporation’s assets, arising from the Auditor General’s failure to get satisfactory responses over … The post URC explains itself on billions in trainings and m

The Electoral Commission in Kamwenge has received more than 80 complaints following the recently concluded LC I elections, with officials saying only courts have the authority to nullify declared results despite four polling-day repeat elections.

How a crook infiltrated the highest office in Uganda and caused untold disruption Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM | Erina Kagisha is the wife of the former commander of SFC, Maj. Gen. Don Nabasa. She works in the legal department of the Office of the President at Okello House as a legal … The post The enemy within State House appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth says Parliament must return to its constitutional mandate by strengthening oversight, accountability and committee work, while commending 52 Dimensions Magazine for highlighting the UPDF's contribution to national stability and childhood cancer advocacy.

East African Medical Vitals pledges 30,000 surgical gloves for ASOU camp PML Daily

In a legal document seen by the BBC, the coalition of Democratic states said the decision was "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law."

Minister Byamukama Orders Contractor to Speed Up Kira–Matugga Road Works ChimpReports

Fourteen people, including the driver of a commuter taxi, have been killed in a head-on collision with a sand-laden truck at Kamuwunga trading centre along the Lwera swamp section of the Masaka-Kampala Highway in Kalungu district. The crash occurred at about 11:40 pm on Monday, according to police. Police identified the taxi as a white […] The post Fourteen killed in head-on crash between taxi and sand truck on Masak

Why LC2 elections matter as campaigns kick off Daily Monitor

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has formally reaffirmed Uganda’s support for Ambassador Olara Otunnu’s candidature for the position of United Nations Secretary-General during a meeting with representatives of member states of the UN Security Council at State House, Entebbe. The meeting was convened to officially present Uganda’s nominee and reaffirm the government’s commitment to mobilising international […] The pos

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday formally reaffirmed Uganda’s support for Ambassador Olara Otunnu’s candidature for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations during a meeting with representatives of members of the United Nations Security Council at State House, Entebbe. The meeting provided an opportunity for the President to officially present Uganda’s nominee and reaffirm […] The post Presid

14 Die in Lwera Swamp Accident, Police say ChimpReports