21.5 C
Kampala
spot_imgspot_img

News

spot_imgspot_img

2026 Elections: Todwong Rallies Nwoya Residents to Back Museveni & NRM

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong has urged leaders and residents of Nwoya District to prioritise unity, education, and effective political mobilisation as the...

Meagan Good and husband Jonathan Majors Granted Guinea Citizenship After DNA Ancestry Test

Husband and wife movie stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have travelled to Guinea, where the US couple are due to be granted citizenship after tracing their ancestry to...

2026 General Election: Why Uganda’s Election Matters at Home and Abroad

As Ugandans go to the polls next week they are faced with a choice of propelling a leader into his fifth decade in power or backing a candidate seeking...

South Africa’s Brics+ Naval Drills with China, Russia and Iran Risk Deepening US Rift

The participation of warships from China, Iran and Russia in military exercises hosted by South Africa could further strain the country's relationship with the US, which are already at...

January 15 and 16 Gazetted as Public Holidays for Presidential, Parliamentary Polls

The declaration is contained in a Legal Notice issued under Section 2(2) of the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 174), signed by the President on January 8, 2026. President Yoweri Museveni...

US Warns Citizens of Possible Unrest During 2026 Uganda’s Presidential Elections

The US government has issued security alerts to its nationals ahead of Uganda’s elections. Next week, Uganda heads to the polls scheduled for January 15, 2026. The Constitution of Uganda...

Government Releases Shs16.5 Trillion for Final Quarter of FY 2025/26

The Ministry of Finance has released Shs 16.537 trillion for the last quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The funds were released by Ramadhan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary at the...

MC Kats Accuses Eddy Kenzo of Failing to Account for Funds Meant for Fille’s Treatment

Media personality Edwin Katamba, popularly known as MC Kats, has accused the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) of failing to account for funds he claims were allocated to support...

UCC Warns Media Against Publishing Unauthorised Election Results

The Commission reminded all licensed broadcasters, online media operators and social media users of their legal obligations during the electoral period, warning against the dissemination of false, premature or...

Museveni Backs Trump’s Deportation Policy, Urges Ugandans Abroad to Return Home

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said he supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy, urging Ugandans living abroad to abandon what he described as the “diaspora illusion” and...

President Museveni Meets Inter-University Guild Leaders, Emphasises Wealth Creation

President  Museveni has met and held discussions with leaders of the Inter-University Guild Leaders Network at State Lodge, Nakasero, urging them to understand the fundamental challenges facing society and...

NRM Brought Peace, Development Possible — Museveni Tells Voters in Lira

President  Museveni has held his second campaign rally of the day in Lira City, where he emphasised that peace—the first major contribution of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government—is...

━ popular

Over 50 NUP supporters arrested over violent protests in 2026 Elections

Police in Nakaseke district have arrested at least 50 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) following violent protests over the parliamentary election results. The...

Over 32 opposition MPs voted out of parliament in 2026 Elections

The 2026 parliamentary elections have ushered in a major political shake-up, with a significant number of incumbent Members of Parliament failing to retain their...

Government Moves School Reopening to February 10 Over Election Safety

The Ministry of Education and Sports has shifted the reopening of all schools and education institutions to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, citing the need...

Museveni Re-elected President of Uganda

President Museveni has been re-elected president of Uganda after winning the January 15 presidential election, according to results released by the Electoral Commission. Announcing the...

UCC Orders Temporary Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced a nationwide suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January...