Uganda Sovereignty Law Faces Constitutional Challenge Over Rights Concerns
A group of 14 activists, politicians, journalists and civil society figures has petitioned the Constitutional Court of Uganda seeking to have the newly enacted Protection of Sovereignty Act declared...
Activists Drag Diplomats to IGG Over Alleged Foreign Citizenship
A coalition of activists has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to investigate claims that some Ugandan diplomats and Foreign Service Officers may be serving in the country’s...
Police Arrest Additional Suspect in Rugby Player Sydney Gongodyo Killing Probe
Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the killing of professional rugby player Sydney Gongodyo, as investigations into the June 5, 2026, incident continue to widen.
The suspect has...
Parliament Approves Shs734 Billion Loan for Expansion of Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems
Parliament has approved a government request to borrow Shs734 billion to finance the expansion of solar-powered irrigation infrastructure aimed at improving agricultural productivity and strengthening climate resilience across Uganda.
The...
Police Probe Robbery at Nsambya Traffic Lights
Police at Kabalagala Division are investigating a robbery that took place at the Nsambya Traffic Lights along Ggaba Road in Kampala, where two people were reportedly attacked and robbed...
Two additional suspects arrested in connection with killing of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo
Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the death of professional rugby player Sydney Gongodyo, who was allegedly killed by a mob during an incident that occurred...
Ex-MPs Fail to Secure Jobs in Parliament After Losing 2026 Elections
Several former members of parliament who lost their seats in the 2026 general elections applied for jobs at Parliament and were allegedly rejected.
According to Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige,...
LoP Joel Ssenyonyi Proposes Redirecting Public Holiday Funds to Pay Medical Interns
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has proposed using funds saved from public holiday functions to pay medical interns.
Speaking during the debate on medical interns on the floor of...
Kasese landslide victims get relief to resettle themselves
Residents of Kyarumba in Kasese District, who were affected by a devastating landslide in March, have begun receiving relief supplies as part of efforts to help them rebuild their...
Museveni Directs Audit of Veterans’ Cash Since 2008
President Yoweri Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to convene for a comprehensive audit of more than Shs 231 billion disbursed over the years under government programmes aimed...
Several Feared Trapped After Building Collapses in Kawempe, Nine Rescued
A serious construction accident has left several people feared trapped after a building under construction collapsed in Kisota Zone, Kibaaye Parish, Kawempe Division in Kampala on Friday afternoon.
The incident,...
Charles Peter Mayiga Warns Entertainers Against Pride and Misuse of Fame
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has advised entertainers in Uganda to remain humble and disciplined even as they achieve fame, influence, and financial success.
Addressing youth and members...
