Politics & Government

The High Court is set to deliver a ruling on a habeas corpus application filed by lawyers of missing Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, amid growing contradictions over his whereabouts and continued uncertainty surrounding his detention.

Kasese, Uganda | URN | A worrying rise in suicide cases and teenage pregnancies has sparked concern among religious, civic and government leaders in Kasese District, with calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable young people. The concerns were raised during a review of the South Rwenzori Diocese’s 10-year Strategic Development Plan held in Kasese Municipality, … The post Kasese leaders alarmed by rising suicides

Six years after its launch, the National Unity Platform has transformed from a political movement linked to People Power into Uganda’s largest opposition party in Parliament, reshaping the country’s political landscape while facing the challenges of institutional growth.

Religious leaders in Wakiso District have urged LC1 chairperson candidates to put community interests ahead of personal ambitions, warning against false promises and excessive campaign spending as grassroots elections gain momentum.

Former Leader of the Opposition Winnie Kiiza has paid tribute to Gen. Moses Ali, remembering him as a dedicated public servant whose humour remained evident even during intense parliamentary debates and national discussions.

I was a junior subeditor at The Independent magazine when I asked my colleague and employer, Andrew Mwenda, what he thought of Museveni’s use of power. By then, I was the editor of Mwenda’s column – a prized item of the newspaper. And as you can imagine, only recently out of university, the most I […] The post Dear next government, it should not be power for power’s sake appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

CHIMP SPORT: Lugogo Deemed Unfit to Host League Matches ChimpReports

Lt. Michael Katungi (rtd), a Ugandan citizen, is the subject of an application for extradition to the United States of America. The US government wants him to answer criminal charges in the US. For a Ugandan citizen like me who has been in a near-similar situation, an application for the extradition of a Ugandan citizen […] The post Michael Katungi’s extradition betrays Uganda’s sovereignty appeared first on The Obse

Government Urges Procurement Heads to Champion eGP 2.0 as KCCA Success Story Demonstrates Benefits of Digital Procurement PML Daily

There are many reasons why we should sing the Uganda National Anthem with Pride COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | On July 10, 2026, the Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Media Centre and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, launched the “Sauti Ya Uganda” National Anthem Challenge, a nationwide competition inviting Ugandans … The post How ‘Sauti Ya Uganda’ brings the Uganda national anthem to life appeared

CHIMP SPORT: Kitara Captures Goalkeeper Mutakubwa ChimpReports

On July 22, 2020, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, transformed the People Power movement into the National Unity Platform, a move that reshaped Uganda's opposition politics and altered the country's political landscape ahead of the 2021 General Election.

The National Unity Platform has launched grassroots campaigns in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, urging residents to elect village leaders committed to accountability, service delivery and community development ahead of the LC I elections.

Butanga Karweru Beekeepers Group in Kabale District has received modern beekeeping equipment worth Shs26.8 million under a government climate-smart agriculture project aimed at improving honey production, strengthening livelihoods and building climate resilience.

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Public officers in local governments, including teachers, health workers, administrative staff and extension workers who have not resigned 30 days before the election date of July 28th, are not eligible to contest in the coming local council polls. The minister of local government, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has issued a statement … The post Public Servants knocked out of LC 1 elec

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) says it has cleared a backlog of 6,000 digital motor vehicle registration number plates, weeks ahead of the deadline set by the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama. The increased production and issuance of digital number plates followed the minister’s intervention after widespread … The post EPS suspension delaying full digital num

The Ministry of Local Government has cautioned public servants participating in the ongoing Local Council elections to resign from government service before contesting, warning that remaining in office while engaging in partisan politics violates public service regulations.

The renewed fight against corruption has become one of the defining governance priorities of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s current term of office. It is a campaign that seeks not merely to punish the corrupt but to restore integrity in public service, protect taxpayers’ money and ensure that every Ugandan benefits from government programmes. The President […] The post Minister Babalanda: How RDCs and RCCs Are Pr

It comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov - a move that triggered street protests across the country.

When Uganda carved space for women in Parliament, it wasn’t just changing the rules. It was changing the country’s future. That bold experiment worked, turning a male- dominated chamber into a place where women now hold over a third of the power. But a system designed to open doors must make sure those doors are […] The post Why we need to introduce term limits to Women’s Affirmative Action Agenda appeared first on T

Ministry warns public servants against contesting LC1, LC2 elections without resigning PML Daily

This article goes out to Local Government minister Balaam Barugahara and the state minister Justine Nameere. Since your appointment a few weeks ago, your hands-on approach has garnered significant media attention and applause. Your efforts to combat and expose corruption are commendable and worthy of recognition. I have personally spent over 35 years working in […] The post Open letter to Balaam, a brother in the tre

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged tourism stakeholders to intensify marketing efforts to position Uganda as a leading global travel destination and maximise the sector’s contribution to economic growth. The President made the call in a speech delivered on his behalf by Diana Kyaremera, who represented him as Chief Guest at the Uganda […] The post Museveni Urges Tourism Sector to Step Up Marketing E