Politics & Government

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…

Response to Mwenda on the issue of Stephen Nuwagaba COMMENT | YOWERI K MUSEVENI | The People of Uganda, especially the Bazzukulu. Kopango. Iriyo maber. Apoyo kwir maber recently. Having thanked Ugandans for voting very well in the recent LC-1 elections, we shall get time to say more about this issue later. However, … The post MUSEVENI: Who is Nuwagaba? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended his decision to support Stephen Nuwagaba, saying the young man came under his protection as an alleged victim of torture by rogue security personnel, while accusing journalist Andrew Mwenda of diverting public attention from corruption and abuse within state institutions. In a lengthy response published on […] The post President Museveni Defends Support

Trump organisation's accounts closed after anti-money laundering probe, bank says Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | As anti-corruption arrests of district engineers intensify, Mbale City Engineer Daniel Mufumba says Uganda’s local government engineers are increasingly being held responsible for failing roads without addressing the funding model, political decisions and institutional constraints that shape the quality of road works. Mbale City is one of the local governments … The post District engineers say

Former Inspectorate of Government commissioner for education and health fraud, Dr Moses Mukose, has been released after spending more than 20 hours in police custody following his arrest at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Mukose, 60, who also serves as the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) governor for the Busoga sub-region, was arrested on allegations of […] The post Besigye: Dr Mukose released after arrest over ‘

Somalia President Signs AfCFTA Agreement ChimpReports

Minister Sanjay urges Indian investors to tap into Uganda’s ‘stable’ economy Daily Monitor

Kiruhura, Uganda | URN | The President has called for moderation in the payment of bride price, warning that excessive demands are turning marriage into a commercial venture and discouraging young people from starting families. ‎Speaking during the traditional Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of the Minister of State for Luweero Triangle … The post Museveni calls for regulation of bride p

CHIMP SPORT: Uganda Ready To Challenge at U20 World Athletics ChimpReports

Mbale: Speaker Oboth Oboth Forced to Flee as Kadodi Dancers Storm VIP Tent ChimpReports

Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal Daily Monitor

Speaker Oboth Oboth pledges to push for modern regional hospital in Mukono Daily Monitor

President Museveni has criticised the growing cost of bride price and extravagant wedding ceremonies, saying they are discouraging young people from marrying and forcing many couples to begin family life burdened by debt.

Trump says US will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal Daily Monitor

Media editors meeting in Jinja have warned that artificial intelligence, social media and emerging legislation are reshaping journalism, calling for stronger professional standards, improved data protection and greater engagement between the media and government.

BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo — President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has donated 10 brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser utility pickup trucks to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under Operation Shujaa, in recognition of their role in the joint campaign against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) insurgents. The vehicles were […] The post DRC President Tshisekedi Donates 10 Pic

Otuke, Uganda | Commissioner of Parliament and Otuke District Woman Member of Parliament, Susan Jolly Abeja, has commenced an ambitious coffee-growing campaign targeting churches and schools across the district, urging…

Standfirst: Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi will next week return to Mbarara City, the place where he was born under difficult circumstances, for an oversight visit aimed at assessing government programmes, improving service delivery and strengthening the fight against corruption in local administration.

In just a few short months since his appointment as Minister for Local Government in late May 2026, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has injected a refreshing blend of street-level energy, moral urgency, and absolute authenticity into a ministry historically bogged down by inertia, ghost payrolls, and siphoned public funds. Refusing to hide behind official protocol […] The post EXPOSING GRAFT: Inside Hon. Balaam’s Unap

CHIMP SPORT: Villa Held as Lwanga Scores on Return to KCCA ChimpReports

Busia, Uganda | URN | The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed 13 election officials who were deployed in Busia District over allegations of tampering with the voters’ register during the recently concluded Local Council I (LC I) elections. Those dismissed include Buhehe Sub-county Supervisor Andrew Ogema and all 12 village registrars assigned to manage the … The post EC dismisses support staff in Busia for allege