Politics

Thousands gathered in Tororo District as West Budama North East MP Richard Owere Machika held a thanksgiving ceremony that doubled as a platform to promote political unity, launch an ambulance, and raise more than Shs100 million for education initiatives.

At least four people, mostly children, have reportedly died from suspected rabies in Adjumani District as communities struggle to access anti-rabies vaccines amid a prolonged shortage at government health facilities.

The ISF, to be staffed by 'friendly countries', will operate in areas outside of Israel's military control.

Lira, Uganda | Patrick Ongom Aregedeng, the Member of Parliament representing Erute North in Lira District, has begun fulfilling the pledges he made during the 2026 election campaigns. This marks…

ARUA CITY, Uganda — Uganda and South Sudan have renewed their commitment to promoting lasting peace, security and socio-economic cooperation along their shared border following a high-level reconciliation meeting that brought together leaders and representatives from both countries. The meeting, held on 25 July 2026 at Hotel Le-Confidentiel in Arua City, convened government officials, religious […] The post Uganda, S

Political commentator and journalist Andrew Mwenda has amused his followers on X after sharing a humorous account of a basketball game with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In a post that quickly attracted reactions, Mwenda poked fun at his own basketball abilities, joking that his performance was […] The post Andrew Mwenda Jokes About Basketball Skills Af

Kenya's President William Ruto and Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo joined senior church leaders and dignitaries in Busia County for the consecration and enthronement of Rt. Rev. Dr. Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of Katakwa Diocese.

A village chairperson who has led Lwempaama Village in Lwengo District for about four decades has resigned just days before the Local Council I elections, citing threats to his safety and urging supporters to back another candidate.

CHIMP SPORT: Onyango takes over PAU leadership ChimpReports

The energetic field inspections led by Hon. Balaam Barugahara and Hon. Justine Nameere have captured public attention across Uganda. For citizens long frustrated by bureaucratic inefficiency, poor service delivery and local corruption, the sight of ministers confronting public officials and demanding accountability has understandably generated widespread approval. Their interventions—from inspecting Naiku Health Cent

By Bonny Ferdinand Okello Alele, Assistant Resident City Commissioner, Lira City. As Uganda prepares for the Local Council I (LC I) elections on 28th July, I wish to make a…

Mukono, Uganda | URN | At the stroke of 7am on Saturday, Mukono town ground to a halt. Streets that normally bustle with matatus, boda-bodas and traders fell silent. Security personnel sealed off the main routes. No vehicles moved. The first National Cleaning Day had begun. The nationwide directive, announced by the government days earlier, requires … The post Backed by security deployment, Mukono embraces national c

A senior Israeli official said the Security Cabinet approved granting immunity to the International Stabilization Force (ISF), which is expected to operate in Gaza in coordination with the IDF under President Donald Trump's 20-point plan. The official stresse…

The Security Cabinet approved a pilot placing parts of Gaza under a Palestinian Arab technocratic government, backed by a multinational force and strict security screening.

The race to become the next leader of the United Nations on July 25 added a seventh candidate: Uganda’s Olara Otunnu, a former opposition presidential candidate and onetime high-ranking U.N. official.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has asked Ugandans to bear with the inconveniences of National Cleaning Day in the interest of better health, as it ramps up public sensitization on the exercise. Speaking at the launch of National Cleaning Day in Kiti Zone, Mengo Kisenyi, Kampala, the Minister for Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, … The post Gov’t to issue National Cleaning Day guidelines appeared first on The Inde

Bukomansimbi South MP Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjogi has urged residents to prioritise competence over political party affiliation in the forthcoming Local Council I elections, saying effective grassroots leadership is essential for delivering development.

Eight years ago, Uganda’s Constitutional Court delivered a landmark ruling that upheld the removal of the presidential age limit, allowing President Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election beyond the constitutional threshold of 75 years.

CHIMP SPORT: Ojok through as Khemis Exits Commonwealth Games ChimpReports

People with albinism across Uganda will soon access free skin care products through public health facilities as government moves to address healthcare challenges faced by the community.

CHIMP SPORT: She Cranes Fight Back to Beat Wales in Commonwealth Games Opener ChimpReports

Former parliamentary candidates from rival political parties have formed a platform aimed at promoting unity, continued public service and community development after the 2026 elections, with Gen. Kahinda Otafiire backing the initiative.

State Minister for Energy says Uganda’s ambition of becoming a $500 billion economy by 2040 will depend on reliable and affordable energy, calling for stronger government-private sector partnerships to transform the sector.

The PAC-COSASE chairperson has asked the Speaker of Parliament to revoke a directive issued during the 11th Parliament that he says prevented the committee from examining audit matters of some government entities.