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16-Year-Old Student Petitions Parliament to Fund NGOs

Source: New Vision KAMPALA — A 16-year-old student and young media entrepreneur, Martin Luther Nyanzi, has formally petitioned the Parliament of Uganda seeking legislation that would allow the government to...

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Defends Record, Urges Party Unity

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has defended the performance of the 11th Parliament under his tenure with Speaker Among, welcoming the endorsement by President Museveni and urging MPs to maintain...

Political Undercurrents Shake PLU as Kabanda Breaks Silence

Internal tensions within the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) have resurfaced after senior member Kabanda publicly responded to what he termed a “calculated social media assault” against him, reigniting...

Nalukoola Challenges Appeals to Clergy Over Political Detainees

KAMPALA: Elias Nalukoola has sparked debate after questioning why Ugandans should seek the intervention of religious leaders in securing the release of alleged political prisoners instead of directly engaging...

Norbert Mao Seeks Museveni’s Backing for 12th Parliament Speakership

The opposition Democratic Party (DP) president, also Laroo-Pece Member of Parliament-elect, Norbert Mao, has written to the chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), president Yoweri Museveni seeking...

Otafiire: “I Respect Muhoozi, But I Don’t Want Him as President”

Uganda’s Internal Affairs Minister, Kahinda Otafiire, has publicly distanced himself from supporting Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the presidency, making it clear that his position is political...

Persis Namuganza Declares Bid for Speaker of Parliament 2026–2031

Bukono County Member of Parliament Persis Namuganza has formally declared her interest in contesting for the position of Speaker of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. In a statement issued on...

NUP’s Nalubowa Withdraws Case Applications in Masaka Election Row

Masaka: National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Rose Nalubowa has withdrawn multiple High Court applications challenging the vote recount that overturned her initial victory in the Masaka City Woman Member...

NUP Can’t Survive Without Bobi Wine – Justine Nameere

Former media personality turned politician Justine Nameere has launched a scathing attack on the National Unity Platform (NUP), claiming the party has no future without its president, Bobi Wine. The...

NUP rejects Museveni lead in 2026 presidential poll as ‘complete fraud’

The National Unity Party (NUP) has rejected the outcome of the 2026 presidential election in which NRM Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner. The Electoral Commission last month declared Museveni...

Two Injured After Army Shooting At NUP’S Candidate’s Car In Sembabule

As elections for the LCIII position takes place acroos the country, tensions are high in Sembabule Town council, Sembabule district after UPDF soldiers allegedlly shot at the National Unity...

CDF Muhoozi Says Baryomunsi Won’t Be Reappointed Minister; Baryomunsi Fires Back

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi will not be reappointed to Cabinet, following remarks the minister...

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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...