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Parliament’s Natural Resources and Environment Committee has directed the Ministry of Water and Environment to provide a comprehensive waste management plan and a detailed inventory of Uganda’s wetlands and forest reserves amid growing concerns over environmental degradation.

Amnesty International has called for the immediate disclosure of the whereabouts of former Butambala County MP and NUP Deputy President for Buganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, alleging he was subjected to an enforced disappearance after reportedly being taken by security personnel less than a day after securing bail. Authorities say investigations into his whereabouts are ongoing.

Members of Parliament have received Shs300 million each as a car grant, but several legislators are demanding an explanation after the payment fell Shs15 million short of the Shs315 million approved by the Parliamentary Commission.

LIRA CITY – The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Lira City, Lawrence Emmy Egole, has recovered Shs500,000 that was allegedly extorted from an elderly beneficiary of the Government’s Restocking Programme,…

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The Inspectorate of Government has arrested Kibaale District Chief Administrative Officer John Katotoroma and impounded a district bulldozer worth about Shs600 million over allegations that it was irregularly hired out to a private company for personal gain.

Businesses across Uganda will shut down for three hours on the last Saturday of every month beginning July 25 as the government launches mandatory National Cleaning Days aimed at improving sanitation, reducing disease and promoting environmental stewardship.

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has described the late Gen. Moses Ali as a statesman, patriot and mentor whose decades of service, humility and commitment to national unity left a lasting mark on Uganda.

Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga has urged leaders and communities to embrace Nelson Mandela’s spirit of service as a clean water campaign donated purification filters to five schools in Jinja District.

Clinical Psychologists Association Uganda has urged the government to establish a national mental health crisis response framework to support survivors, families and communities affected by a rising number of fatal accidents.

Water State Minister Aisha Sekindi has questioned the utilisation of billions of shillings allocated for water projects in Mpigi District after residents of Kituntu Sub-county reported months of severe shortages and reliance on expensive alternative sources.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Jonard Asiimwe has challenged Makerere University to accelerate commercialisation of research, saying Uganda’s ambition to build a US$500 billion economy by 2040 depends on innovation-driven industrial growth.

A comprehensive review of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Act is required to clearly define governance and operational roles at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards. According to former Bwamba County Member of Parliament, Hon. Richard Gafabusa, the bureau has relegated its core mandate of enforcing quality standards for fair trade which has exposed […] The post Manufacturers call for faster certification a

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has directed the Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya to appear before on Friday, 24 July 2026 after failing to attend a meeting examining the commission’s Auditor General’s report. The committee members uncovered what they described as a breakdown in the […] The post Troubled UHRC Chairperson direc

Adjumani, Uganda | URN | At exactly 5:25 PM, Rt. Hon. (Rtd) Gen. Moses Ali, the former Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency, was finally laid to rest in Abiricaku Village, Adjumani District, four days after he passed away on Saturday last week. Thousands of mourners from across the country, including government officials, leaders … The post Gen. Moses Ali finally laid to rest in Adjumani appeared first

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has directed the government to conclude investigations into the whereabouts of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi before determining his application for a writ of habeas corpus seeking his production and unconditional release. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Collins Acellam … The post Court orders gov’t to probe into Muwa

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

The Office of the Prime Minister has begun distributing emergency food relief across Karamoja after a prolonged dry spell left thousands of families facing acute food shortages. Nearly 314,000 households in nine districts are expected to benefit from the intervention.

Muslim leaders under the Imaams and Amiirats Assembly of Uganda have urged believers to strengthen unity and avoid internal divisions as preparations continue for a national thanksgiving ceremony to appreciate President Yower Museveni.

Parliament’s accountability committee has summoned Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Wangadya to explain an alleged leadership paralysis after commissioners revealed that the body has not held a meeting since March 2026.

National Unity Platform Acting President John Baptist Nambeshe has paid tribute to supporters who have sacrificed for the party over six years, pledging that the movement will continue pursuing its ideals despite challenges and intimidation.

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in containing the ongoing Ebola outbreak, stressing that regional cooperation, early detection and prompt treatment remain essential to preventing the spread of the disease. The President made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting at State House, Entebbe, […] The post Museveni Pledges Contin

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday hosted a luncheon at State House, Entebbe, to honour the team behind the Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025, describing the successful trans-African journey of Uganda’s locally manufactured electric bus as a milestone in the country’s industrialisation and innovation agenda. The event celebrated the completion of the Kayoola […] The post Museveni Hosts Pearl to