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President Museveni: PDM Is Fulfilling the NRM’s Wealth Creation Vision

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was left impressed and full of praise after meeting Ms. Nampa Harriet, a beneficiary of the Parish Development Model (PDM), whose inspiring transformation of a...

NRM Electoral Commission Confirms 800 Aspirants Return Nomination Forms

The NRM Electoral Commission has disclosed that more than 800 aspirants out of the 2,800 who initially collected nomination forms have so far returned them for the nomination process. “By...

Gen Muhoozi Vows To Protect Mathias Mpuuga Amid Political Fallout

The Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said he will protect former Leader of Opposition and leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mathias Mpuuga. “Mpuuga is...

EC Confirms Peaceful SIG Elections as Youth Committees Vote Nears

The Electoral Commission has today updated Ugandans and concerned stakeholders on the progress of the programme for the election of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees, and other matters related...

Museveni Orders Parish-Level Audit of PDM Success Stories

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed local leaders to conduct a comprehensive parish-by-parish assessment of households that have transitioned into the money economy under the Parish Development Model (PDM). Speaking...

Minister Kahinda Otafiire Slams NRM Over Electoral Interference

Uganda’s Minister of Internal Affairs, General Kahinda Otafiire, has publicly criticised his party, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), for what he described as continued interference in the affairs...

NUP Vows Legal Showdown Over Controversial UPDF Amendment Act 2025

The battle for civil liberties in Uganda is once again heading to the courtroom. The National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly opposed the newly passed UPDF Amendment Act 2025, declaring...

FDC Launches MP Nominations Ahead Of 2026 General Elections

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party on Tuesday launched the nomination process for parliamentary aspirants, with consensus-building and vetting set to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18, 2025....

Electoral Commission Cautions Individuals Over PWD Elections Misconduct

The Electoral Commission has warned individuals attempting to unlawfully participate in today’s elections for village committees representing persons with disabilities (PWDs), under the ongoing Special Interest Group (SIG) electoral...

Over 10,000 National ID Applications Rejected for False Information – NIRA

The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) has flagged a total of 10,518 national ID applications due to suspected falsified information, an offence punishable under Ugandan law. Claire Ollama, the NIRA...

Social Media Erupts Over UGX 66 Billion Creative Industry Allocation In National Budget

Social media is buzzing with reactions following the announcement that the Ugandan government has allocated UGX 66 billion to the creative arts industry in the 2025/26 financial year. The funding,...

“It’s About Security, Not Fines”: President Museveni Sets Record Straight On Digital Number Plates And ITMS

In a firm and clear address during the national budget reading, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni silenced swirling concerns surrounding the controversial implementation of digital number plates and the Intelligent...

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NAM Angels EST: The Ugandan Label Building a New Home for Emerging Music Talent  

In Uganda’s fast-changing music industry, where new artists emerge almost every day, one of the biggest challenges has always been finding the right support...

Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General

KAMPALA, Uganda — July 26, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat and former Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Olara Otunnu...

Grace Mutoni Leads Metro Queens to Miss Tourism Uganda Finale Beauty

Queen Grace Karen Mutoni has been crowned Miss Tourism Metro 2026/2027 after emerging the winner among contestants who competed for the regional title. Mutoni...

Uganda Named EAC Regional Hub for Virology Research

KAMPALA — Uganda has strengthened its position as a regional leader in infectious disease surveillance after the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) was designated...

Uganda Airlines Expansion to Create 80 Pilot, 200 Cabin Crew Jobs

Uganda Airlines’ planned fleet expansion will create demand for at least 80 pilots and more than 200 cabin crew members as the national carrier...