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KAMPALA | Watchdog Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has launched a sharp attack on veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda, accusing him and his investigative team of specializing in “spying” on the Head of State. At the same time, Museveni fiercely defended Stephen Nuwagaba, describing him as a traumatized survivor of security force torture rather than a […] The post Museveni Accuses Journalist Andrew Mwenda of Spying On

Monday August 3, 2026 PRESIDENT MUSEVENI RESPONDS TO ANDREW MWENDA, REAFFIRMS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR TORTURE AND IMPUNITY The People Daily Monitor

Parliament orders URC boss to record CID statement over missing UGX 220bn railway wagons PML Daily

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KYANAMUKAAKA, MASAKA — In the high-stakes political battlefield of the 2021 campaigns, Richard Sebamala stood at the dusty Bukunda trading center in Bukoto Central, Masaka District, and made an ultimatum that many brushed off as mere campaign rhetoric: “If there is no tarmac road at Bukunda, I will not come back to campaign here.” Fast […] The post Paving History: How MP Richard Sebamala Brought the First Tarmac Road

KAMPALA — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised Uganda following the unveiling of a memorial monument dedicated to his elder brother, Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, at the historic Old Entebbe Terminal. The monument was unveiled by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in […] The post Israel PM Netanyahu Pr

BENI, DRC — President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has donated 10 brand-new Land Cruiser pickup trucks to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under Operation Shujaa, in recognition of their efforts in the joint fight against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern DR Congo. The vehicles were handed over […] The post DR Congo President Tshisekedi Donates 10 Vehicles to Suppo

BENI, DRC — President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has donated 10 brand-new Land Cruiser pickup trucks to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under Operation Shujaa, in recognition of their efforts in the joint fight against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern DR Congo. The vehicles were handed over […] The post Félix Tshisekedi Boosts Uganda – DR Congo Joint Operation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the Banyankole community to preserve the cultural significance of the traditional Okuhingira ceremony by discouraging excessive bride price demands and extravagant weddings, warning that the commercialisation of marriage is making it increasingly difficult for young people to start families. The President made the remarks on Saturday during the […] The post Museveni Urge

Overview This report covers Parliamentary Questions (PQs) and Commission Answers published between 26.07.2026 and 02.08.2026. During this period, 7 new PQs were published and 10 Commission Answers became available. Key themes this week included the European H…

Police have arraigned 78 suspects over election-related offences committed during the recently concluded LC1 elections in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, warning that security agencies will take firm action against anyone who disrupts the upcoming LC2 parish elections.

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Brigadier General Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as the Acting Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC). As part of the appointment, Brig Gen Nyakikuru has also been elevated […] The post Gen. Muhoozi Appoints Brig Gen Asaph

President Museveni has defended Stephen Nuwagaba, describing him as a victim of torture who sought refuge after allegedly being targeted by rogue security operatives, while accusing journalist Andrew Mwenda of diverting public attention from corruption and abuses within state institutions.

Pallisa, Uganda | Former Agule County MP David Ochwa has called for peaceful politics after surviving a brutal attack during the 2026 election campaigns, saying his survival was a testament…

Response to Mwenda on the issue of Stephen Nuwagaba COMMENT | YOWERI K MUSEVENI | The People of Uganda, especially the Bazzukulu. Kopango. Iriyo maber. Apoyo kwir maber recently. Having thanked Ugandans for voting very well in the recent LC-1 elections, we shall get time to say more about this issue later. However, … The post MUSEVENI: Who is Nuwagaba? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended his decision to support Stephen Nuwagaba, saying the young man came under his protection as an alleged victim of torture by rogue security personnel, while accusing journalist Andrew Mwenda of diverting public attention from corruption and abuse within state institutions. In a lengthy response published on […] The post President Museveni Defends Support

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Kampala, Uganda | URN | As anti-corruption arrests of district engineers intensify, Mbale City Engineer Daniel Mufumba says Uganda’s local government engineers are increasingly being held responsible for failing roads without addressing the funding model, political decisions and institutional constraints that shape the quality of road works. Mbale City is one of the local governments … The post District engineers say

Former Inspectorate of Government commissioner for education and health fraud, Dr Moses Mukose, has been released after spending more than 20 hours in police custody following his arrest at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Mukose, 60, who also serves as the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) governor for the Busoga sub-region, was arrested on allegations of […] The post Besigye: Dr Mukose released after arrest over ‘

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Kiruhura, Uganda | URN | The President has called for moderation in the payment of bride price, warning that excessive demands are turning marriage into a commercial venture and discouraging young people from starting families. ‎Speaking during the traditional Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of the Minister of State for Luweero Triangle … The post Museveni calls for regulation of bride p