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The government is appealing the May ruling by U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw that threw out charges of human smuggling against the Salvadoran national.

Minister Tanna Warns Uganda Risks Power Shortage as Industrialisation Accelerates ChimpReports

CHIMP SPORT: Mugerwa Appointed Blacks Power Head Coach ChimpReports

The government-organised send-off will honour the veteran theatre practitioner’s four-decade contribution to Uganda’s performing arts and cultural life.

The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".

Livestock businesses are set to resume in disease-free areas after months of restrictions, although authorities will maintain quarantine in three lower local governments where infections persist.

Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare has outlined a diplomacy agenda focused on investment, trade, technology, regional security and support for Uganda’s economic transformation.

Government, UNODC sign deal to set up UN crime agency office in Uganda PML Daily

Uganda and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed an agreement to establish a UNODC office in Kampala to strengthen cooperation in tackling transnational organised crime. The Host Country Agreement was signed on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala by Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia […] The post Uganda, UNODC Sign Agreement to Establish UN Offi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has bid farewell to Sudan’s outgoing Ambassador to Uganda, Ahmed Ibrahim, following the completion of his four-year tour of duty. President Museveni received Ambassador Ibrahim at State House Entebbe on Tuesday for a farewell meeting, during which the diplomat expressed appreciation for the Ugandan Government and people for the support and […] The post Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoi

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the immediate interdiction of Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho and three other senior officials as investigations into alleged corruption at the agency get underway. The Inspectorate of Government said it has opened investigations against Kainobwisho over allegations including […] T

The Electoral Commission says the change will take effect at district and national levels, ending the use of the lining-up system in the remaining stages of the women’s committee elections.

The district council plans to introduce a local ordinance with penalties for bar operators who defy the government directive, according to the district speaker.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho, one of Uganda’s most visible and controversial intelligence chiefs of the last decade, formally retires from active military service on Thursday, 20 August 2026. Kandiho is among 19 senior UPDF Generals due for retirement at a ceremony in State House, Entebbe, presided over by President and … The post Maj. Gen. Kandiho retires after controversial tenure as intelligence

CHIMP SPORT: Fufa hands over Kadiba Stadium for Afcon 2027 upgrade ChimpReports

Minister Nakadama lauds Pakistan for admirable role in Uganda’s economy Daily Monitor

KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, to immediately interdict the Registrar General of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Ms. Mercy Kainobwisho, as investigations into allegations of corruption at the Bureau get underway. The Inspectorate […] The post IGG Directs

The president’s son is wielding increased power with impunity.

The directive escalates a month-long URSB controversy that began with an internal disciplinary dispute and later drew presidential, Attorney General and Inspectorate scrutiny over allegations of financial misconduct and institutional mismanagement.

The Inspectorate of Government has launched investigations into alleged embezzlement, abuse of office, money laundering and maladministration at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau.

Across Uganda’s district headquarters, health centres, schools and roads, a new form of high-visibility government oversight has taken centre stage. Surprise field inspections led by the minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, alongside the minister of State, Justine Nameere, have generated intense national debate. Their visits have exposed alleged ghost workers, payroll irregularities, questionable projects

CHIMP SPORT: Rugby Cranes 7s Head to Mombasa for Driftwood test ChimpReports