Politics & Government

NRM sweeps Jinja LC1 polls despite Opposition dominance in Parliamentary seats Daily Monitor

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Parliament's Physical Infrastructure Committee has questioned the Uganda Railway Corporation over Shs25 billion spent on staff training under a Spanish-funded project, ordering a CID-backed verification of all reported trainees amid concerns the expenditure may have been inflated.

Since ascending the throne in 1993, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has overseen the recovery of key Buganda Kingdom properties and championed reforms aimed at transforming Kingdom land into a driver of economic growth and community development. While significant milestones have been achieved, the Kingdom says negotiations with the government over outstanding properties and ground rent continue.

The government has opened a regional migrant workers support centre in Hoima City to provide information, rehabilitation and assistance to Ugandans returning from foreign employment, especially those facing challenges abroad.

Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertain Daily Monitor

The government has given Jilk Construction Company three weeks to complete two delayed road projects in Makindye-Ssabagabo Division, Wakiso District, warning that failure to meet the deadline could trigger further action against the contractor.

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Deputy President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) Coordinator for the West Africa Region, Amb. Akoshile Mukhtar, has been named among the recipients of the 100 Most Influential Progressives Award 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth leadership, advocacy, empowerment, and national […] The post AAYC West Africa Coordinator A

President Yoweri Museveni has asked two companies – the UK infrastructure firm Globespan Infrastructure and the Ugandan builder SMS Construction – to expand and modernise Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. In a directive seen by this reporter, Museveni told the finance and health ministries to work with the two firms to speed up a renovation of […] The post UK’s Globespan, Uganda’s SMS Construction tapped for Entebb

Thousands of worshippers, Buganda Kingdom officials, government leaders and invited guests have gathered at Watoto Church Bweyogerere for a special thanksgiving service celebrating the 33rd coronation anniversary of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.

Lira, Uganda | Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Lawrence Egole has challenged health workers at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) to restore public confidence in government health facilities through professional service,…

Lira, Uganda | Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Lawrence Egole has challenged health workers at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) to restore public confidence in government health facilities through professional service,…

The lucrative power behind the LC1 stamp Daily Monitor

Museveni’s ministers hit the ground running Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament’s Appointments Committee has approved Juma Witonze Kisekka for appointment as minister of state for internal affairs, clearing the way for his formal appointment by President Yoweri Museveni. The committee, chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and comprising Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa alongside government and opposition legislators, vetted and approved … The post Parliam

Medical Association protests public humiliation of health workers during ministerial hospital inspections PML Daily

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting peace, security and stability in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa. The two leaders committed during bilateral talks held at State House, Entebbe, where they discussed regional security, state-building, governance reforms and […] The post Museve

Local governments in limbo? Daily Monitor

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Rubanda District councillors have renewed calls for the government to terminate the contract of Samcrete Egypt Engineers and Contractors, citing the deteriorating state of the Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi Tourism Road and growing safety risks for motorists and residents.

Government has ruled out allowing the Uganda National Bureau of Standards to retain and spend its non-tax revenue at source, maintaining that all collections must be remitted to the Consolidated Fund in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act.

The Uganda Human Rights Commission has asked Parliament's Human Rights Committee to postpone its scheduled appearance, saying commissioners require more time to prepare before appearing together as directed by the committee.