Politics

Media personality Faridah Nakazibwe has waded into the ongoing defamation row involving State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere, drawing sharp parallels with her own unresolved legal battle from 2019. Nakazibwe, known for anchoring flagship news on NTV Uganda and running the Nanaville 24-hr Baby Care Centre, took to X to comment on reports that […] The post Faridah Nakazibwe Revives 2019 Feud with Ministe

Police and UPDF officers have fired tear gas and arrested more than 15 people in Walusubi Village, Mukono District, after residents protested the declaration of a winner in disputed LC1 elections, alleging that votes were never counted.

Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure has launched an inquiry into Entebbe Expressway toll operations after an unannounced inspection of collection offices uncovered incomplete financial records and triggered a confrontation with company officials.

NRM Officials Arrested over Misappropriation of Shs 345 Million Election Funds ChimpReports

The Government Chief Whip and Lira City Woman Member of Parliament, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, on Wednesday, inspected newly completed projects at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, praising the hospital’s…

The Government Chief Whip and Lira City Woman Member of Parliament, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, on Wednesday, inspected newly completed projects at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, praising the hospital’s…

Nebbi Municipality has recorded historic LC1 election outcomes, with 29-year-old Brian Kumakech becoming the youngest village chairperson elected in the area, while Vicky Owachi emerged as the only female candidate to win unopposed.

The Mufti of Uganda has congratulated newly elected LC1 chairpersons across the country, urging them to exercise inclusive, fair and peaceful leadership as they begin serving their communities following Tuesday's nationwide village elections.

Government has attributed the recent wave of electricity outages across Uganda to major upgrades of the country's transmission and distribution network, saying the disruptions are temporary and will ease once key infrastructure projects are completed next month.

Uganda Hosts Critical AUSSOM Summit Amid Funding Crisis and Security Threats in Somalia SPEKE RESORT MUNYONYO – Uganda is hosting the second Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) at Speke Resort Munyonyo from 29 to 31 July 2026. The gathering opened Wednesday with a Chiefs […] The post Facing UN Exit and U.S. Budget Cuts,

The Electoral Commission has announced a fresh electoral timetable for villages where Local Council I elections failed to take place, with repeat registration, nominations and voting scheduled to ensure every village elects its leaders.

Kampala, Uganda | The Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Sam Engola, has called for stronger coordination between government and development partners to address the worsening food security and…

Several candidates who lost the Local Council I chairperson elections in Nansana Municipality have rejected the results, alleging widespread irregularities, while district authorities insist the exercise was largely peaceful despite isolated disruptions.

Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been transferred to Butambala district, where he is expected to appear before the Chief Magistrate’s court, hours after resurfacing at Nateete police station following more than two weeks incommunicado. According to his lawyer, Samuel Muyizzi Mulindwa, Kivumbi was removed from Nateete police station before his legal team […] The post Muwanga Kivumbi transferred

President Museveni has granted former Bundibugyo Member of Parliament Dr William Muguruka Sekyewunda an official burial in recognition of his service as a doctor, politician, teacher and community leader.

Ex-Aspirant Challenges Election of New EALA MPs ChimpReports

The Patriotic League of Uganda says it will establish structures from village to regional level as part of efforts to mobilise citizens against corruption, promote patriotism and strengthen links between communities and government.

After 19 days of uncertainty, court battles and conflicting accounts from security agencies, former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi resurfaced at Nateete Police Station before being taken to court in Butambala, ending a search that had left his family, lawyers and supporters demanding answers.

KAMPALA — The Government has delivered more than 1,400 metric tonnes of food relief to drought-affected communities in Karamoja during the first week of its emergency response, marking the beginning of a larger intervention aimed at addressing food shortages across the sub-region. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) released the first weekly distribution report […] The post Gov’t Delivers Over 1,400 Tonnes of Food

CHIMP SPORT: Uganda’s 3×3 Women Reach Commonwealth Games Semis on Debut ChimpReports

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Museveni has pledged Uganda’s support for the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and offered the country as a potential host for the bloc’s future headquarters as it prepares to relocate from Brussels, Belgium. The commitment was made on Tuesday during a meeting with OACPS Secretary General H.E. Moussa […] The post Museveni Pledges Support to OACPS, Offers Uganda

Voting in Makerere III was disrupted for hours after a dispute over the voters’ register sparked clashes between rival supporters, forcing security forces to fire live bullets and use batons to restore order.

Former Butambala County member of parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has resurfaced at Nateete police station after being held incommunicado for more than two weeks following his arrest by unidentified security operatives. According to sources, Kivumbi was dropped at the police station on Wednesday morning by unknown state operatives. URN could not independently verify the circumstances […] The post Muwanga Kivumbi