Politics

Concern is mounting over the health of veteran politician and retired military officer Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, who remains admitted to Nakasero Hospital after being hospitalised earlier this week. The 87-year-old former Second Deputy Prime Minister has been receiving treatment at the private health facility since the beginning of the week, according to sources familiar […] The post Concern grows over Gen Moses Ali’s he

The cost of the Busega–Mpigi Expressway project is setto rise to about Shs 2 trillion by the time it is completed, up from the initial estimate of about Shs 600 billion, according to Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama. Byamukama attributed the escalating cost to project delays, design revisions, funding interruptions and alleged corruption within […] The post How ministry corruption bloated Mpigi Expressway

Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | The death toll from the King David Junior School bus crash in Kapchorwa has risen to 26, according to the latest government update, deepening the grief of families gathered at the school as they waited for news about their children. The government said the victims include 21 pupils and five … The post KAPCHORWA SCHOOL BUS CRASH: Death toll rises to 26 appeared first on The Independent Uganda

Gender and Labour Minister Henry Tumukunde has warned unlicensed labour exporters that government will intensify inspections and enforcement measures to curb illegal recruitment and protect Ugandans working abroad.

The Ministry of Education has directed schools with learners currently on study trips to report to the nearest police station for guidance as government suspends educational tours following the deadly Kapchorwa school bus crash.

Government has announced new school transport regulations requiring drivers carrying learners to undergo vetting and obtain clearance from the Ministry of Works and Transport following the Kapchorwa crash that killed 26 people.

Several Kenyan journalists were assaulted, threatened with firearms and robbed of reporting equipment while covering the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, sparking fresh concerns over press safety ahead of the 2027 General Election.

On 16 July 2026, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) presented its strategic direction, performance results, achievements, challenges, and future priorities to the Parliamentary Committee on Infrastructure. The presentation offered Parliament a comprehensive picture of where Uganda’s civil aviation sector stands today and where it intends to be over the next five years. Far from […] The post UCAA Present Achie

KAMPALA — The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has expressed grief over the tragic accident in Kapchorwa that claimed the lives of 20 pupils and Mr. Tadeo Ssekade, founder and director of King David Junior School Ndejje. In a condolence message, the Minister said she received the news “with a heavy heart” […] The post Minister Babalanda Mourns King David Junior School Victims of Kapchorwa Ac

The government’s rehabilitation programme for Ugandans repatriated from South Africa is restoring hope, rebuilding confidence, and equipping returnees with the knowledge and skills needed to become productive citizens, Maj. Gen. Henry Matsiko, Joint Staff Political Commissariat of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has said. Speaking to the returnees at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), […] The post G

Last month and early this month, Camilla Alhassan shared a series of videos alleging, without providing evidence, that the president sacrificed 32 cows as part of a ritual to help him win the 2024 general election.

The prosecution has identified political analyst Charles Rwomushana among several individuals it claims attended a meeting in Brussels where discussions allegedly took place about overthrowing the Ugandan government by force. The allegations were outlined in the State's summary of evidence and remain untested in court.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on officers from the War College of Mali to embrace patriotism, Pan-Africanism, economic transformation and strategic security as the foundation for Africa’s prosperity, stability and long-term development. The President made the remarks on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at State House Entebbe while delivering a Lecture of Opportunity to a […] The post President Museveni urges Ma

Three weeks after the military sealed off Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda offices, hundreds of employees remain uncertain about their future as the country’s largest private media house remains closed. Behind the public debate over press freedom and ongoing negotiations between the company and the government is a growing human toll, with employees across the […] The post NMG shutdown: employees grapple with uncertain

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament has appointed veteran communications professional Grace Gidudu as Acting Director of Communication and Public Affairs, following the arrest of substantive director Chris Obore. The acting appointment was made through the Clerk to Parliament pending decisions by the Parliamentary Commission on substantive appointments. The changes also saw Benson Masereka Oniz … The post Grace Gidudu

This article examines the concept of honesty, which remains a major concern among Uganda’s civil servants. Before I once again thank Hon. Balaam Barugahare and Justine Nameere for exposing corruption in district local governments, let me first clarify my use of the term “civil servants.” Here, it refers to the permanent professional employees of district […] The post Dr.Ayub Mukisa: If Civil Servants Were Honest: Cou

The country must wait 42 days without a new case before it can be declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO) despite the discharge of the last patient from the Ebola Treatment Unit. Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Health, made the revelation while presenting an update on the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus outbreak in […] The post Health Minister confirms no new Ebola cases in Uganda appeared first on Wat

The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, has directed Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) to strengthen oversight of government projects, warning that corruption and weak supervision continue to undermine service delivery and value for public funds.

Road safety advocates have called for urgent action to protect school-going children following alarming road crash statistics contained in the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report. They are urging government, schools and parents to work together to improve child safety through stronger enforcement, safer transport and better road infrastructure.