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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today pledged government support to the establishment of the Nonda Coffee Park in Nakaseke District, a landmark agro-industrial project expected to transform Uganda’s coffee sector through large-scale value addition, job creation, and expanded export markets. The commitment followed a meeting at State House, Entebbe with a delegation from Nonda Coffee […] The post President Museve

Parliament's COSASE has suspended scrutiny of the Insurance Regulatory Authority's 2024/25 accounts after questioning the legality of its acting chief executive's appointment and the absence of a designated accounting officer, summoning key officials to explain the leadership impasse.

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The young party has learned that opposition politics in Uganda follows a familiar script: arrest, denial, detention, court, bail and another wait for justice COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Few political parties in Uganda’s post-independence history have evolved as dramatically as the National Unity Platform (NUP). In just six years, the … The post Six years of defiance: the rise and test of NUP appeared first on The I

The Court of Appeal has begun a three-day civil session in Kampala to hear 34 appeals, including a high-profile election petition challenging the nullification of Kawempe North MP Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola's election.

The Anti-Corruption court has issued a warrant of arrest for parliament office supervisor Stella Itute after she failed to appear in court to answer charges related to the alleged embezzlement of parliamentary funds. Grade one magistrate Esther Asiimwe issued the warrant today, Monday, following an application by prosecutors from the Inspectorate of Government (IG), who […] The post Obore further remanded as court is

Leaders in Luweero District have urged residents to vote responsibly and maintain peace during Tuesday's Local Council I elections, as electoral officials and security agencies confirmed they are fully prepared for the exercise.

Leaders in Hoima District have urged residents to participate in Tuesday's Local Council I elections, saying effective village leadership is essential for improving security, resolving disputes and enhancing service delivery.

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Security officials in Nansana Municipality have warned candidates and voters against election-related violence, urging peaceful participation in Tuesday's Local Council I polls and reminding candidates to respect the electoral process.

The Uganda Human Rights Commission has called on registered voters to participate peacefully in Tuesday's Local Council I elections, saying strong village leadership is essential for grassroots democracy, community development and improved service delivery.

Erute South Member of Parliament and Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Sam Engola, has warned against the misuse and diversion of public funds allocated for road works, saying…

By mid-morning, Acholi-led troops had entered Kampala. Heavy gunfire echoed across the city as loyalist forces mounted brief resistance, but by early afternoon the capital had fallen. Radio Uganda interrupted normal programming to announce that the Obote II government had been overthrown, and later that day General Tito Okello addressed the nation, declaring victory.

IGANGA — Iganga Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ahamed Lyavala has strongly criticised Parish Chiefs who petitioned the RDC’s office over the ongoing Parish Development Model (PDM) community barazas, describing their actions as “a display of ignorance” and warning them against undermining established government communication channels. The remarks were made during a meeting convened by […] The post “You Ar

The community service bill offers community service as an alternative to prison sentences, particularly for minor offenses. It's meant to decongest Ghana's prisons and prevent overcrowding once it's signed into law. Ghana's parliament recently passed the Comm…

If President Museveni could reconcile with former armed rebels and their families, why should anyone dismiss reconciliation with Ambassador Olara Otunnu—who never took up arms—as mere gesture politics designed to appease the Acholi people?

The Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth has called on Members of Parliament serving on public accounts committees to approach oversight as a duty to safeguard citizens’ trust rather than a platform for political score-settling. “Your duty is not to hunt individuals nor to settle political scores. Your duty is to restore public confidence that government resources […] The post Speaker Oboth warns against using oversight com

Analysts say Israeli cabinet's decision aims to deflect US pressure and fragment the Gaza Strip.

Museveni appoints Juma Witonze Kisekka State Minister for Internal Affairs PML Daily

The Uganda Human Rights Commission has urged citizens to participate in the LC1 elections, saying strong village leadership is key to addressing community challenges and strengthening democracy at the grassroots.

Security agencies in Rwenzori East Region have called on residents to turn up in large numbers and peacefully participate in the Local Council I and Executive Committee elections, assuring voters of enhanced security measures.

President Museveni has appointed Patriotic League of Uganda Greater Mpigi coordinator Juma Witonze Kisekka as State Minister for Internal Affairs, replacing Dr Lawrence Muganga whose nomination stalled after Parliament's Appointments Committee declined to approve him.