Politics & Government

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended Stephen Nuwagaba, a young man at the centre of a controversy over alleged influence within State House and security circles, saying he came to him as a victim of torture and threats rather than as a security risk. In a lengthy statement titled “Response to Mwenda on […] The post Museveni Defends Nuwagaba, Says Andrew Mwenda Spies on Him and Shields Torture Perpe

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended Stephen Nuwagaba, a young man at the centre of a controversy over alleged influence within State House and security circles, saying he came to him as a victim of torture and threats rather than as a security risk. In a lengthy statement titled “Response to Mwenda on […] The post Museveni Defends Nuwagaba, Says Andrew Mwenda Shields Torture Perpetrators in Securi

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended Stephen Nuwagaba, a young man at the centre of a controversy over alleged influence within State House and security circles, saying he came to him as a victim of torture and threats rather than as a security risk. In a lengthy statement titled “Response to Mwenda on […] The post Museveni Defends Nuwagaba, Accuses Andrew Mwenda of Shielding Torture Perpetrators i

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended Stephen Nuwagaba, a young man at the centre of a controversy over alleged influence within State House and security circles, saying he came to him as a victim of torture and threats rather than as a security risk. In a lengthy statement titled “Response to Mwenda on […] The post Museveni Defends Nuwagaba, Accuses Mwenda of Scheming to Cover Up Security Abuses ap

Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has pledged to rehabilitate aging infrastructure at Kashambya Health Centre III in Rukiga District and mobilise additional support for Itojo General Hospital in Ntungamo after inspecting the two facilities and assessing the challenges affecting service delivery.

A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned Parliament to investigate the suspension of 10 non-governmental organisations, arguing that the decision was unlawful because the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations was not legally constituted when the suspensions were issued.

KAMPALA | Watchdog Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has launched a sharp attack on veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda, accusing him and his investigative team of specializing in “spying” on the Head of State. At the same time, Museveni fiercely defended Stephen Nuwagaba, describing him as a traumatized survivor of security force torture rather than a […] The post Museveni Accuses Journalist Andrew Mwenda of Spying On

Monday August 3, 2026 PRESIDENT MUSEVENI RESPONDS TO ANDREW MWENDA, REAFFIRMS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR TORTURE AND IMPUNITY The People Daily Monitor

Parliament orders URC boss to record CID statement over missing UGX 220bn railway wagons PML Daily

EC unveils by-election roadmap for Adjumani West following Gen Moses Ali’s death Daily Monitor

KYANAMUKAAKA, MASAKA — In the high-stakes political battlefield of the 2021 campaigns, Richard Sebamala stood at the dusty Bukunda trading center in Bukoto Central, Masaka District, and made an ultimatum that many brushed off as mere campaign rhetoric: “If there is no tarmac road at Bukunda, I will not come back to campaign here.” Fast […] The post Paving History: How MP Richard Sebamala Brought the First Tarmac Road

KAMPALA — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised Uganda following the unveiling of a memorial monument dedicated to his elder brother, Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, at the historic Old Entebbe Terminal. The monument was unveiled by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in […] The post Israel PM Netanyahu Pr

BENI, DRC — President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has donated 10 brand-new Land Cruiser pickup trucks to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under Operation Shujaa, in recognition of their efforts in the joint fight against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern DR Congo. The vehicles were handed over […] The post DR Congo President Tshisekedi Donates 10 Vehicles to Suppo

BENI, DRC — President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has donated 10 brand-new Land Cruiser pickup trucks to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under Operation Shujaa, in recognition of their efforts in the joint fight against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern DR Congo. The vehicles were handed over […] The post Félix Tshisekedi Boosts Uganda – DR Congo Joint Operation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the Banyankole community to preserve the cultural significance of the traditional Okuhingira ceremony by discouraging excessive bride price demands and extravagant weddings, warning that the commercialisation of marriage is making it increasingly difficult for young people to start families. The President made the remarks on Saturday during the […] The post Museveni Urge

Overview This report covers Parliamentary Questions (PQs) and Commission Answers published between 26.07.2026 and 02.08.2026. During this period, 7 new PQs were published and 10 Commission Answers became available. Key themes this week included the European H…

Police have arraigned 78 suspects over election-related offences committed during the recently concluded LC1 elections in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, warning that security agencies will take firm action against anyone who disrupts the upcoming LC2 parish elections.

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Brigadier General Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as the Acting Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC). As part of the appointment, Brig Gen Nyakikuru has also been elevated […] The post Gen. Muhoozi Appoints Brig Gen Asaph

President Museveni has defended Stephen Nuwagaba, describing him as a victim of torture who sought refuge after allegedly being targeted by rogue security operatives, while accusing journalist Andrew Mwenda of diverting public attention from corruption and abuses within state institutions.

Pallisa, Uganda | Former Agule County MP David Ochwa has called for peaceful politics after surviving a brutal attack during the 2026 election campaigns, saying his survival was a testament…