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Mugisha Muntu nominated as a presidential candidate in Uganda’s upcoming 2026 general elections

Former army commander Gen Gregory  Mugisha Muntu has been officially nominated as a presidential candidate in Uganda’s upcoming 2026 general elections, becoming the fourth contender to enter the race. Muntu,...

Rebecca Kadaga Urges Busoga people to support President Museveni in 2026 general elections

First deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga who is also  an influential figure in Busoga, has  appealed to people in her home region to support President Yoweri Museveni and...

Nandala Mafabi pledges major reforms in agriculture, job creation if elected President

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag bearer Nathan Nandala Mafabi has pledged major reforms in agriculture, job creation, and anti-corruption efforts after being nominated for the 2026 presidential elections. Mafabi,...

Bobi Wine to be nominated for 2026 presidential race

The final day of presidential nominations at the Electoral Commission’s new headquarters in Lubowa will see three key opposition figures officially join the 2026 presidential race. National Unity Platform (NUP)...

NAOBP Suspends Pulse Post, UgandaPost, and Homeboyz Radio Over Registration Gaps

Kampala, Uganda: The National Association of Online Broadcasters and Publishers (NAOBP) has suspended three prominent media outlets - Pulse Post, UgandaPost, and Homeboyz Radio Uganda - due to non-compliance...

EC confirms nomination of Elton Joseph Mabirizi

The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has confirmed the nomination of three Presidential candidates to stand for the presidency on the first day of nomination at its Lweza...

Popular TikTok Dancer Pronounced Dead After Brutal Beating from Alien Skin

TikTok sensation Uganda Top Dancer, renowned for his exceptional dance skills on the video-sharing platform, has been pronounced dead after allegedly being attacked by Alien Skin’s gang. According to a...

Museveni Releases Shs 3.2 Billion to Empower Muslim Women and Ghetto SACCOs

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has fulfilled his financial commitment to support economic empowerment among marginalized communities, disbursing a total of Shs 3.2 billion to Muslim Women SACCOs and ghetto-based...

UPC out of 2026 presidential elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has barred the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) from fielding a presidential candidate in the 2026 elections, citing internal constitutional breaches and binding court orders that...

Museveni Promises Faster Growth and Social Transformation After Nomination

President Museveni has pledged to accelerate Uganda’s economic growth and social transformation if re-elected in the 2026 general election. He made the remarks after being officially nominated as the National...

Vicky Bankx Unveils ‘Guntokota’ Visuals After Signing With Zhafar Music Agency

Following her official contractual agreement with Zhafar Music Agency, one of the freshest artists on the scene, Vicky Bankx, has dropped the new visuals for her song titled ‘Guntokota’. Vicky Bankx signed...

Museveni Cleared as Campaign Season Heats Up

On Tuesday, 23rd September, all eyes in Uganda will be on the Electoral Commission as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is officially nominated to run in the upcoming general elections. The...

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Eddy Kenzo Hails Museveni Over New Copyright Law

Musician Edirisa Musuuza, professionally known as Eddy Kenzo, has welcomed the Presidential assent to the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026, describing it...

Museveni Signs Eight New Laws Reshaping Health, Energy, Labour and Justice Sectors

President Museveni has signed into law eight major Acts of Parliament, introducing wide-ranging reforms in Uganda’s health, energy, labour, justice, and public sector management...

Pearlwood Film Awards 2026 Launched

The Pearlwood Film Awards 2026 have officially been launched, with organisers and the Ministry of Education and Sports calling on secondary schools across Uganda...

Court Sends Kampala Serena Porter to Luzira Over Missing $12,000 Cash

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court has remanded a porter attached to Kampala Serena Hotel to Luzira prison over the alleged theft of $12,000 cash...

EC to Recruit 142,500 Officials as Government Releases UGX 56.9bn for LC Elections

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has announced plans to recruit 142,500 polling officials following the release of UGX 56.9 billion by the Ministry of Finance. The...