Kawempe North MP Nalukoola Rejects Proposed NGO Funding Act Proposal
Kampala — Kawempe North legislator Hon. Elias Nalukoola has rejected a proposed NGO Funding Act, questioning the logic of government-funded non-governmental organizations while they are expected to address failures...
Uganda Targets $5.3bn Annual Revenue from Smart Coffee City
Inspire Africa Group CEO Nelson Tugume says Uganda’s planned Smart Coffee City is expected to create over one million jobs within the next 10 years, building on the foundation...
Agnes Nandutu Corruption Case Stalls as Trial Judge Remains on Leave
The hearing of a corruption case against former state minister for Karamoja Affairs minister, Agnes Nandutu failed to resume on Wednesday morning due to the absence of the trial...
Sarah Bireete Granted Bail, Ordered to Deposit Passport as Court Sets February Return Date
Human rights lawyer and activist Dr. Sarah Bireete has been granted bail by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court, ending weeks of pre-trial detention that had drawn sharp scrutiny...
EC Defends 2026 Election, Says Irregularities Did Not Affect Outcome
In an affidavit submitted to the court on Tuesday, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, urged judges to dismiss the petition with costs, arguing that...
UPC’s Fred Jalameso Defeats Obua in Ajuri County Parliamentary Rerun
The rerun was conducted at 18 polling stations after Obua challenged the January 15 general election results, citing alleged electoral malpractices.
Outgoing Ajuri County Member of Parliament and Government Chief...
Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked to Aggravated Robberies in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda — Security agencies have arrested five suspects in connection with a series of aggravated robberies in the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area and recovered three firearms following an...
NRM CEC Backs Anita Among, Tayebwa to Retain Parliamentary Leadership
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially backed Speaker Anita Annet Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, to retain their top positions in Parliament.
The party’s Central Executive Committee...
Uganda’s NGO Funding Debate Lays Bare Tensions Over Aid and Oversight
A proposal to introduce a new NGO Funding Act in Uganda has ignited a wide-ranging public and political debate, bringing renewed scrutiny to the role of non-governmental organisations, their...
Mike Wine expresses fear and frustration over alleged ongoing security surveillance at his home
Michael Mukwaya, popularly known as Mike Wine, the younger brother of opposition leader Bobi Wine, has publicly expressed fear and frustration over alleged ongoing security surveillance at his home...
I Will Not Engage In Wars Like Lukwago – Ronald Balimwezo
In a landmark shift for Uganda's capital, Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga of the National Unity Platform (NUP) was declared the new Lord Mayor of Kampala on January 23, 2026, following...
State Seeks Adjournment in Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira Money Laundering Case
The Principal State Attorney, Ms Betty Karungi Gafabusa, has asked the High Court sitting in Masaka to adjourn the hearing of the money laundering case against Rev. Fr. Deusdedit...
