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Kampala | August 5, 2026: The Parliament of Uganda has formally interdicted Chris Obore, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, along with six other senior officials, complying with a direct order from the Inspectorate of Government (IGG). The administrative action, announced by the IGG on Wednesday, follows the group’s formal arraignment before the Anti-Corruption Court […] The post Parliament Interdicts Com

Olara Otunnu, Uganda’s candidate for United Nations secretary-general, has acknowledged that his long-standing disagreements with President Yoweri Museveni remain unresolved, even as Museveni’s government throws its weight behind his campaign. Otunnu, who made his strongest bid for the UN’s top job in 1996 but lacked the backing of the Ugandan government, made the remarks while […] The post Otunnu says rift with Muse

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government in Rome has called on the European Union to establish migrant return hubs in Africa in the wake of the Ceuta border crisis last week. The post Meloni’s Italy Calls for Establishment of Migrant Return Hubs in …

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has today reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Egypt and Türkiye. This followed separate courtesy meetings with the Egyptian Defence Attaché, Colonel Ahmed Harb, and the Military Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, Colonel Caner Sağlam, at the Ministry of […] The post Defence Minister Kiwanuka Commen

Parliament of Uganda has implemented a directive from the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, to interdict Chris Obore, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, alongside six other senior officials facing corruption-related charges before the Anti-Corruption Court. Other interdicted officials include Mr. Adilo Daniel, Director of Human Resource; Mr. Rajab […] The post P

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament on Wednesday observed a minute of silence in honour of Uganda Cranes midfielder and SC Villa captain David Owori, who died after being attacked by suspected robbers in Kampala, as legislators called for stronger action to curb rising violent crime. Owori, 27, succumbed to injuries he sustained on Tuesday … The post MPs pay tribute to Owori, raise alarm over urban crime appeared firs

In July, the defence minister raised the monthly wages for privates, the lowest-ranking soldiers, from $36 to $73. With the president's intervention they will now receive $132 from September.

Public Service minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala on Monday gave an emotional account before the International Crimes Division of the High court of how he survived the 2021 assassination attempt that claimed the lives of his daughter and driver and left him with life-changing injuries. The testimony was heard before a four-member panel comprising justices […] The post Gen Katumba recounts 2021 assassination attempt

Kampala, Uganda | Otuke East MP Julius Acon Bua has called for urgent action to complete delayed electricity connections in Otuke District, saying infrastructure installed years ago has yet to…

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Relatives of two deceased family members have petitioned President Yoweri Museveni and other top government and judicial authorities to investigate what they describe as serious irregularities in the administration of two estates, alleging that the process excluded legitimate beneficiaries and may have involved abuse of office.

A statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s older brother, has been unveiled at the old Entebbe Airport terminal where he was killed leading an elite IDF force in the rescue of hostages in 1976. “It is a great honor and privilege to joi…

Parliament has adopted President Yoweri Museveni’s recommendations on the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, retaining a lower excise duty on single-use plastics and removing a tax exemption for winnings from land-based casinos. The proposals were in two separate Bills returned by the President to Parliament for reconsideration. On […] The post Parliament backs President on

Africa’s growing digital economy is exposing governments, businesses and internet users to a rising wave of cybercrime. The continent recorded more than 1.1 billion mobile subscriptions and over $1.1 trillion in digital transactions in 2025, while more than 5…

The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in partnership with the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and other countries in the region, is continuing to m…

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On the morning Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi disappeared, he had been free for just one day. Supporters had only recently welcomed the former Butambala County MP and National Unity Platform (NUP) vice-president for Buganda back home after nearly six months on remand over terrorism charges. He had promised to resume what he called the struggle for […] The post What I saw in an army cell. Kivumbi: “They thought I would die”

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President Yoweri Museveni has defended Stephen Nuwagaba, a young man whose access to State House and security officials has recently come under public scrutiny, saying the more urgent national concern is not Nuwagaba’s conduct but allegations that members of Uganda’s security services tortured, maimed and threatened him and his family. In a lengthy written response […] The post Museveni: there are criminals inside th

Authorities in Kabuga Town Council have given property owners two weeks to voluntarily remove dilapidated and unapproved structures before enforcement of the government’s Trade Order directive begins to improve urban planning and business standards.

Garbage collection trucks will be deployed across the country ahead of the next national cleaning day to improve waste collection and ensure proper sanitation. The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Ruth Aceng made the revelation while responding to concerns raised by Kampala District Woman Representative, Hon. Shamim Malende over poor waste management following the inaugural national […] The post Garbage Trucks to be Deplo

The government has directed the contractor constructing the 6.6-kilometre Bweyogerere-Buto Road to accelerate works and complete the project ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), warning that continued delays could result in termination of the contract.

Habibi, on August 3, 2026, President Museveni wrote a missive responding to veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda’s “investigations” into a one Stephen Nuwagaba. Prior to Mwenda – and later his publication, The Independent’s writing about Nuwagaba – not much was known about the 27-year-old, who is said to claim proximity to Mossad and other intelligence agencies. […] The post Museveni’s second response to Mwenda: Who is t