Politics & Government

UPC President Jimmy Akena has urged Uganda's leaders to prioritise tackling child malnutrition and infant mortality over political disputes, warning that millions of children face lifelong consequences without urgent intervention.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Jonard Asiimwe has called for increased investment in research, innovation and technology, saying Uganda’s economic transformation must be driven by locally developed solutions.

UPC President Jimmy Akena has urged government to develop cargo infrastructure across Uganda’s airports, arguing that a multi-airport export strategy would help farmers and producers access international markets.

Mayuge District LC5 Chairperson David Zijja has urged government quota beneficiaries to remain disciplined and avoid negative influences as they begin university studies under sponsorship.

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has defended frontline health workers at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, saying challenges exposed during a ministerial inspection reflect broader systemic weaknesses in Uganda’s public healthcare system rather than failures by individual medics.

Private sector players in the Bunyoro sub-region have raised concerns over high taxation, bureaucracy, and limited access to government financing programmes, saying the challenges continue to stifle the growth of small businesses despite increased funding under the 2026/27 national budget.

Traders at the privately owned Nakifuma Market in Mukono District are counting losses worth millions of shillings after a fire gutted the market, prompting renewed calls for the government to construct a modern trading facility with improved sanitation and infrastructure.

The Ministry of Local Government has pledged to send engineers to assess structural problems at Tororo Central Market after municipal leaders raised concerns over the facility's design, electricity supply and governance challenges affecting its operations.

The display of the National Voters Register ahead of Local Council I elections in Tororo Municipality has recorded low participation, with election officials blaming limited sensitisation and residents citing fear of public voting.

Otuke District Local Government has appealed to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) for urgent intervention after a prolonged drought ravaged crops across the district, leaving more than 34,000…

The National Resistance Movement has completed the selection and endorsement of its candidates for the upcoming Village Women Council and Local Council I elections, urging members to mobilise support and participate in the electoral process.

Leaders under the National Consultative Forum have called for reforms to Uganda’s political financing system, arguing that all registered political parties should access public funding to strengthen their structures and participation in democratic processes.

Bukomansimbi District Electoral Commission has called on LC1 candidates and their supporters to maintain peace and follow electoral guidelines ahead of village elections expected to attract nearly 90,000 registered voters.

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics has started training 80 data collectors ahead of the Ninth Uganda National Household Survey, with the agency seeking to improve the quality of statistics that guide government planning and policy decisions.

Leaders in Mpigi District have raised concerns over alleged attempts by wealthy land brokers and money lenders to influence LC1 elections, warning that capture of village leadership could threaten residents’ land rights.

Parliament has approved a 20-member verification committee to fast-track the process of filling Uganda’s vacant seats at the East African Legislative Assembly following the resignation of two representatives.

Nansana Municipality MP and Shadow Minister for Sports Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa has urged government to focus on lasting sports infrastructure, stronger institutions and youth participation as key measures of Uganda’s success in hosting AFCON 2027.

ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye has urged women to participate actively in the forthcoming Women Council elections, saying strong grassroots leadership is key to ensuring effective delivery of government programmes.

The display of the National Voters Register ahead of Local Council I elections in Tororo Municipality has recorded low participation, with election officials blaming limited sensitisation and residents citing fear of public voting.

The Electoral Commission has urged political leaders, security agencies and other stakeholders to respect institutional mandates ahead of Local Council elections, warning that interference could undermine confidence in the electoral process.

Luuka District says it will become the first local government in Uganda to host a comprehensive induction programme for elected leaders after securing support from the Ministry of Local Government to strengthen governance and service delivery.