As Uganda’s 12th Parliament settles in following the hard-fought 2026 general elections, the position of Leader of Opposition (LoP) has become a focal point of intense debate within the National Unity Platform (NUP) and broader opposition circles. With the current LoP Joel Ssenyonyi seen as a strong contender to retain the role, other experienced figures ...

Justice Musa Ssekaana, the controversial Court of Appeal judge and Uganda Human Rights Commission chairperson Hon. Mariam Wangadya have all of a sudden become house hold names for online blogs known for negative publicity against prominent Ugandans. Our sources in the corridors of power have revealed the likely reason why all of a sudden the […] The post ...

Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the former Leader of Opposition (20212024), ex-NUP Deputy President, and founder/president of the Democratic Front (DF) party, lost his Nyendo-Mukungwe Division seat in Masaka City to NUP’s Gyaviira Sebina Lubowa in the January 2026 general elections. This marked a significant setback, especially as his newly formed DF failed to win ...

Here are seven compelling reasons why Mbale City (particularly the Northern City Division constituency) missed out on having Paul Mugoya Wanyoto as their MP in the 12th Parliament following the January 2026 general elections. Paul Mugoya Wanyoto, a prominent High Court advocate, former FDC flag bearer, and vocal community advocate, contested strongly but ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this morning arrived in Kenya where, together with his Kenyan counterpart H.E William Ruto, officiated at the launch of the construction of the KisumuMalaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Extension (Phase II). Upon arrival at Kisumu International Airport, President Museveni was received by Musalia Mudavadi, Kenyas Prime ...

Persons with disabilities in Nansana marked Eid al-Fitr with renewed calls for inclusion and economic empowerment, as Fenna Tujjune, an organisation supporting vulnerable communities, highlighted both progress and persistent challenges facing the group. Speaking during Eid celebrations in Nansana East Zone 2A, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ...

Kampala, Uganda Friday, March 20, 2026 As Ugandans marked Eid-ul-Fitr today following the announcement that the Shawwal moon was not sighted earlier in the week, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni extended a timely gesture of support to ghetto communities in Greater Kampala, Wakiso, and Mukono districts. Through a special distribution of livestock and food ...

  Stanbic Bank Launches Kikole Ku Speedii to Accelerate Digital Banking Experience KAMPALA: Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled a new campaign, Kikole Ku Speedii, aimed at making banking services faster, simpler, and more convenient for its clients and customers. Speaking at the launch, Head of Personal Banking Israel Arinaitwe said the initiative marks a ...

PLU Assigns ‘Patriotic Officer’ Numbers to Central Committee Members, With Kabanda and Gashumba Positions Drawing Social Media Attention Kampala The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has released official Patriotic Officer (PO) numbers for its Central Committee, the top governing body of the organisation. The announcement was made on X by journalist ...

GULU A solemn cloud has descended over the Acholi sub-region and the nation following the passing of Mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo, father of the late former Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah. The 97-year-old patriarch breathed his last on Friday, March 20, 2026, at St Marys Hospital Lacor, where he had been admitted with respiratory […] The post Mzee ...

Kasese The Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026 has taken a decisive leap onto the global stage, with organisers scrapping country-based registration restrictions in a move expected to turbocharge international participation and tourism inflows. Event team leader Amos Wekesa confirmed the development, describing it as a long-awaited upgrade that removes ...

Recent press remarks attributed to Norbert Mao describing Ugandas 11th Parliament under Hon Anita Among as dysfunctional have stirred debate in the countrys political space. Criticism of public institutions is both legitimate and necessary in a democratic society. However, criticism must be grounded in fairness, evidence, and a sense of responsibility, ...

Kampala Millions of Ugandans who rely on WhatsApp for everything from family communication and mobile money transactions to political mobilisation and small business operations could soon gain greater control over their privacy, following a major update announced by the platforms parent company, Meta Platforms. Beginning mid-2026, WhatsApp users will be ...

Kampala Ugandan media personality Edwin Katamba, popularly known as MC Kats, has stirred debate after suggesting that his home country has failed to fully appreciate his contribution to the entertainment industry, even as he earns continental recognition. In a post shared early Friday, coinciding with the opening of voting for the 2026 Africa Golden […] ...

By Ibrahim E. Kasita In a major move to ensure industrial stability, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has maintained electricity tariffs for the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), allowing Uganda’s extra-large industrial consumers to continue benefiting from highly competitive power rates. Under the newly approved tariff schedule for Q1 ...

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has today launched its 39th Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at St. Joseph’s College Ombaci, marking a significant milestone in promoting innovation and intellectual property (IP) awareness among young people in Uganda. Founded in the 1940s as a technical school, the institution has evolved ...

World Bank Slaps 21-Month Ban on PwC in Kenya, Rwanda, Mauritius Over Fraud The World Bank has banned global audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) from participating in its funded projects in Kenya, Rwanda and Mauritius for 21 months, in a major integrity crackdown linked to a regional energy project, say reports. The sanctions target PwC Associates […] ...

Angola Seeks to Replicate Ugandas NAGRC Model in Major Livestock Push The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has concluded a four-day benchmarking visit by a high-powered delegation from the Angola Veterinary Research Institute, held from March 16 to 20, 2026. The engagement underscores Ugandas growing stature as a regional ...

The Deputy Head of the RDC secretariat, Sr.Dr.Mary Grace Akiror has held a service delivery engagement with the technical, political and the security leadership of Kyenjojo District. She appreciated the stakeholders upon the implementation of the government programs and projects across the district, she noted that as the political season comes to an end ...

By Natukunda Fazirah Magezi Leadership in the mainstream perspective takes direction of politics and this in most cases gives birth to rulers and not leaders. This is because anyone who enters leadership using a conventional political Lense, they do so by prioritizing the art of manipulation to convince electorates to vote them into spaces of […] The post ...

WATCHDOG UGANDA NAGRC&DB Hands Over Teso Breeding Centre Site, Signalling Livestock Transformation in Bukedea Bukedea, Uganda The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has officially handed over the site for the Teso Animal Breeding and Demonstration Centre (TABDEC) to contractors, clearing the way for construction works to ...

WATCHDOG UGANDA Miguna Miguna Blasts Robert Kyagulanyis Capitol Hill Photo-Op: Wrong Place to Start for a True Pan-African Freedom Fighter A storm is brewing across Africas political and ideological landscape after Kenyan lawyer and exiled activist Miguna Miguna launched a blistering attack on Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as ...

  When Uganda went to the polls on January 15, 2026, the outcome in Sebeis Kween District was nothing short of emphatic. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni secured 34,623 votes, representing 85.65% of the total tally, while his main challenger Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, managed only 4,242 votes, translating to 10.54%. This […] ...

High Court Dismisses Gukiina Land Claims Against Speke Hotel in Kongero Dispute Kampala, Uganda The High Court has delivered a decisive ruling in a long-running and complex land dispute involving businessman Dr. Peter Musoke Gukiina and Speke Hotel (1996) Ltd, bringing clarity to ownership claims over prime lakeside land in Kongero, Wakiso District, writes ...

The Government of the Republic of Uganda participated in the High-Level event commemorating the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, held on Monday, 16 March 2026, at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York. The event was convened by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of ...