Politics

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Katikamu County South Member of Parliament, Hassan Kirumira has asked the government to investigate the shooting of a 28-year-old boda boda rider during a national cleaning exercise in Luweero District and compensate his bereaved family. Kirumira raised the matter during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth … The post ‘Compensate family of rider killed on Nat

Uganda’s economic story is increasingly becoming a tale of two realities. On one side are impressive speeches about GDP growth, industrialisation and transformation. On the other is an ordinary worker staring at rent, food, transport, school fees and medical bills with an income that can barely carry a household through a week. Uganda Bureau of […] The post BWANIKA JOSEPH: Forty years in power, Millions without oppor

More than 149 NRM flag bearers who lost in the 2026 parliamentary elections have asked the party leadership to help them secure a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, saying they have been left politically stranded despite mobilising support for the ruling party.

KYANKWANZI, Uganda — Minister for the Presidency and Budiope West Member of Parliament, Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda, has challenged district political and technical leaders to move beyond activities, budgets and expenditure and focus on measurable results that improve the lives of Ugandans. Babalanda made the call on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the National Leadership […] The post Minister Babalanda rallies distr

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today received the Letters of Credence from five Ambassadors Designate representing the United Arab Emirates, the People’s Republic of China, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Federal Republic of Germany at State House Entebbe. The presentation of credentials formally marks the commencement of the envoys’ […] The post President Museveni Receives Credent

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) to take timely action against suspected corruption, including causing arrests where credible evidence has been established and lawful grounds for arrest exist, Minister for the Presidency Milly Babalanda has said. Babalanda said the directive marks a significant shift […] The post “Pre

Katikamu County South Member of Parliament, Hon. Hassan Kirumira has asked the government to investigate the shooting of a 28-year-old boda boda rider during a national cleaning exercise in Luweero District and compensate his bereaved family. Kirumira raised the matter during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. […] The post “We cannot kill Ugandans over cleaning”

Speaker Oboth hails King Oyo as Uganda’s 'proud ambassador' Daily Monitor

President Yoweri Museveni has told security officers and Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to stop imposing unnecessary restrictions on bars and nightlife, saying his “Bazukulu” should be allowed to enjoy themselves. Speaking during a security address in Nakasero, Kampala, Museveni questioned why officials should interfere with young Ugandans who are peacefully enjoying their time in bars. […] The post Museveni

If Bwana Tumwebaze really wants Parliament to embrace indigenous dress in its most authentic form, perhaps he should take inspiration from the bold West Papuan indigenous delegate who turned up at a United Nations meeting in New York in 2017 wearing a traditional kotekam - that traditional gourd sheath they had on their 'NIN'.

Inspector General of Government Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala has urged newly recruited Inspectorate officers to uphold integrity, professionalism and impartiality as they take on roles in Uganda’s fight against corruption.

British-American Andrew Wilson has told the High Court that Dr Kizza Besigye was too naive to detect that he was dealing with a government operative during meetings linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the government.

JINJA — The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has urged newly recruited officers at the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to uphold integrity, professionalism and teamwork in the execution of their duties. The IGG made the call while welcoming the new officers during an induction training programme at the Civil Service […] The post IGG to new officers: Uphold integrity, professi

Cabinet Approves Use of NIN as TIN ChimpReports

Kibale East MP and Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has petitioned Parliament to amend its dress code rules to formally recognise African attire, arguing that parliamentary dress should reflect Uganda’s cultural identity, beliefs and climate.

Uganda’s Cabinet has approved the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) as the country’s Tax Identification Number (TIN), in a move intended to simplify tax registration, improve taxpayer tracking and strengthen revenue collection. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held at State House Entebbe on August 31, according to the Government of […] The post Cabinet Approves National ID as Uganda’s T

Uganda’s Cabinet has approved the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) as the country’s Tax Identification Number (TIN), in a move intended to simplify tax registration, improve taxpayer tracking and strengthen revenue collection. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held at State House Entebbe on August 31, according to the Government of […] The post Cabinet Adopts National ID Number as TIN a

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Personnel from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UDPF) and the Police have been deployed at the Tooro Kingdom administrative offices at Muchwa in Fort Portal City. The Muchwa also houses the kingdom’s parliamentary chambers (Orukurato Orukuru Orwensanju). The deployment followed an announcement by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong … The post Tooro elders’ meeting halted by se

A succession dispute is emerging in Tooro Kingdom after the Babiito royal clan demanded that the reported son of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV be presented for verification before any succession arrangements are made. The demand comes amid claims by Queen Mother Best Kemigisa and Tooro prime minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomire […] The post Tooro royals raise dispute over reported King Oyo heir app