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Court Awaits Ruling as State Fails to Account for Missing MP Kivumbi

The High Court is set to deliver a ruling on a habeas corpus application filed by lawyers of missing Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, amid growing contradictions over his whereabouts and continued uncertainty surrounding his detention.

Nile Post · 22 Jul 2026

Kasese leaders alarmed by rising suicides, teenage pregnancies

Kasese, Uganda | URN | A worrying rise in suicide cases and teenage pregnancies has sparked concern among religious, civic and government leaders in Kasese District, with calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable young people. The concerns were raised during a review of the South Rwenzori Diocese’s 10-year Strategic Development Plan held in Kasese Municipality, … The post Kasese leaders alarmed by rising suicides

The Independent Uganda · 22 Jul 2026

Dear next government, it should not be power for power’s sake

I was a junior subeditor at The Independent magazine when I asked my colleague and employer, Andrew Mwenda, what he thought of Museveni’s use of power. By then, I was the editor of Mwenda’s column – a prized item of the newspaper. And as you can imagine, only recently out of university, the most I […] The post Dear next government, it should not be power for power’s sake appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

The Observer · 22 Jul 2026

Michael Katungi’s extradition betrays Uganda’s sovereignty

Lt. Michael Katungi (rtd), a Ugandan citizen, is the subject of an application for extradition to the United States of America. The US government wants him to answer criminal charges in the US. For a Ugandan citizen like me who has been in a near-similar situation, an application for the extradition of a Ugandan citizen […] The post Michael Katungi’s extradition betrays Uganda’s sovereignty appeared first on The Obse

The Observer · 22 Jul 2026

How ‘Sauti Ya Uganda’ brings the Uganda national anthem to life

There are many reasons why we should sing the Uganda National Anthem with Pride COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | On July 10, 2026, the Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Media Centre and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, launched the “Sauti Ya Uganda” National Anthem Challenge, a nationwide competition inviting Ugandans … The post How ‘Sauti Ya Uganda’ brings the Uganda national anthem to life appeared

The Independent Uganda · 22 Jul 2026

Today in History: Bobi Wine Unveils National Unity Platform

On July 22, 2020, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, transformed the People Power movement into the National Unity Platform, a move that reshaped Uganda's opposition politics and altered the country's political landscape ahead of the 2021 General Election.

Nile Post · 22 Jul 2026

NUP Begins Village Campaigns in Masaka Ahead of LC I Elections

The National Unity Platform has launched grassroots campaigns in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, urging residents to elect village leaders committed to accountability, service delivery and community development ahead of the LC I elections.

Nile Post · 22 Jul 2026

Kabale Beekeepers Receive Shs26.8M Equipment to Boost Honey Production

Butanga Karweru Beekeepers Group in Kabale District has received modern beekeeping equipment worth Shs26.8 million under a government climate-smart agriculture project aimed at improving honey production, strengthening livelihoods and building climate resilience.

Nile Post · 22 Jul 2026

Public Servants knocked out of LC 1 elections

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Public officers in local governments, including teachers, health workers, administrative staff and extension workers who have not resigned 30 days before the election date of July 28th, are not eligible to contest in the coming local council polls. The minister of local government, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has issued a statement … The post Public Servants knocked out of LC 1 elec

The Independent Uganda · 22 Jul 2026

EPS suspension delaying full digital number plate migration

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) says it has cleared a backlog of 6,000 digital motor vehicle registration number plates, weeks ahead of the deadline set by the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama. The increased production and issuance of digital number plates followed the minister’s intervention after widespread … The post EPS suspension delaying full digital num

The Independent Uganda · 22 Jul 2026

Minister Babalanda: How RDCs and RCCs Are Protecting Taxpayers’ Money Through Corruption Fight

The renewed fight against corruption has become one of the defining governance priorities of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s current term of office. It is a campaign that seeks not merely to punish the corrupt but to restore integrity in public service, protect taxpayers’ money and ensure that every Ugandan benefits from government programmes. The President […] The post Minister Babalanda: How RDCs and RCCs Are Pr

Watchdog Uganda · 22 Jul 2026

Why we need to introduce term limits to Women’s Affirmative Action Agenda

When Uganda carved space for women in Parliament, it wasn’t just changing the rules. It was changing the country’s future. That bold experiment worked, turning a male- dominated chamber into a place where women now hold over a third of the power. But a system designed to open doors must make sure those doors are […] The post Why we need to introduce term limits to Women’s Affirmative Action Agenda appeared first on T

The Observer · 22 Jul 2026