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Tayebwa urges Omoro residents to protect the Oulanyah’s legacy by supporting MP Andrew Ojok Oulanyah.

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called on Omoro District residents to protect the Oulanyah family's political legacy by supporting MP Andrew Ojok Oulanyah. He made the plea during the...

Ministry of Internal Affairs requests Shs46Bn to increase personnel at border points

Internal Affairs Ministry Requests Shs46 Billion to Bolster Border Staffing Uganda's Ministry of Internal Affairs, led by Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, has requested Shs46 billion to increase personnel at border...

Bobi Wine at Center of Debate as NRM Caucus Backs Fast-Tracking of National Sovereignty Bill

Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) caucus has endorsed plans to fast-track the controversial National Sovereignty Bill through Parliament following a meeting held at State House Entebbe on March...

Meet the Boss returns with 2026 Edition

A decade-old Ugandan networking forum, “Meet the Boss,” relaunched on Friday as a marketplace-style platform aimed at connecting young innovators with investors, policymakers and industry leaders, organizers said. Founded in...

CDF Muhoozi Orders Release of Johnson Namanya After Four-Day Detention

The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the release of Brigadier General Johnson Namanya after four days of detention. The...

Uganda’s Shs84.2 Trillion Budget Sparks Sustainability Concerns From taxpayers

Uganda’s proposed national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, estimated at Shs84.2 trillion, has drawn sharp concern from taxpayers, economists, and political leaders over its sustainability and potential impact...

New Sovereignty Bill Raises Alarm as NGO Closures Mount

The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2025, and recent NGO closures have raised alarm among civil society and opposition leaders, who warn that Uganda’s civic space could be sharply...

Election Dispute: Tumwebaze Seeks Nullification of Sodo’s Win in Mawogola North

Mawogola North parliamentary aspirant Jet John Tumwebaze has petitioned the High Court in Masaka, seeking to overturn the election of Godfrey Aine Kaguta, popularly known as Sodo. The petition, filed...

Kyambogo University student Student dies in Fatal Bweyogerere Crash

A Kyambogo University student, Cherotich Anita Scovia, has died after a boda-boda crash in Bweyogerere, with police and the university confirming the incident and providing ongoing support to her...

Over 7,000 Guards Undergo Police Training as Government Reforms Security Sector

The Uganda Police Force has assumed direct control over the training of private security guards, in a move aimed at improving standards and eliminating risks within the sector. State Minister...

Crime rates drop as Uganda Police Force releases 2025 Annual Crime Report

The Uganda Police Force has released its Annual Crime Report for 2025, showing a decline in crime levels and highlighting progress in law enforcement and coordination. The report, released on...

National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025 passed

Parliament on Thursday passed the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, against the backdrop of increasing production and circulation of illicit drinks across Uganda. The enactment followed a...

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Naabasumba Rahma Crowned Miss Tourism Buganda at Bulange Mengo

It was a vibrant and colourful evening at Bulange Mengo in Kampala as the Buganda region selected its representatives for the Miss Tourism Uganda...

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...