The State House of Uganda has said the letter making rounds on social media purportedly authored by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni approving a Shs2.5 billion grant to an investor is fake. According to the Special Presidential Assistant- Press and Mobilization also Deputy Presidential Press Secretary, Haji Faruk Kirunda, the letter is fake and it should ...

The Ministry of Education and Sports has warned that sharp budget reductions for the 2026/2027 financial year threaten key commitments in education and sports, including teacher salary enhancement, preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Presenting the Sub-Programme Budget Framework Paper to the committee of Education on Tuesday, State Minister ...

Government is considering providing subsidies to the private sector to spur the construction of low-cost housing in both rural and urban areas, in a move aimed at curbing the rapid growth of slums. The proposal was revealed by the Minister of State for Lands, Hon. Sam Mayanja, while appearing before the House Committee on Lands […] The post Government ...

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs to present statement on the failure of the biometric voter verification kits (BVVKs) during January 2026 general elections. The Deputy Speaker made the directive during the sitting of the House on Thursday, 29 January 2026. Some of these matters are so […] ...

Troops of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA) have been urged to strengthen unity and collaboration to effectively neutralise Al-Shabaab terrorists. The call was made by the District Commissioner of Afgoye, Mr. Nur Osman, during an engagement at Afgoye Barracks, where he emphasised that ...

Kampala New details from inside the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting have revealed intense internal disagreements over the endorsement of Speaker Anita Annet Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, underscoring deep-rooted tensions within the ruling party over power, regional balance, and leadership style. Contrary ...

Kampala, Uganda Xiaomi is igniting excitement across Uganda with the highly anticipated arrival of the REDMI Note 15 Series a massive leap forward that redefines what a powerhouse mid-range smartphone can deliver! Engineered with revolutionary REDMI Titan Durability, this series is built to conquer real-life challenges like never before. Enjoy unbreakable ...

Kampala, Uganda The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has claimed a clean sweep in the regional Youth Member of Parliament elections held yesterday, January 28, securing all four seats amid complaints of voter bribery and irregularities. These polls, part of Uganda’s affirmative action framework to amplify youth voices in the 12th Parliament, ...

There comes a defining moment in the life of every nation when its future can no longer be entrusted to inertia, imitation, or improvisation. At such a moment, the most patriotic act is not applause but rigorous thought; not repetition of slogans but the courage to interrogate fundamentals; not borrowed prescriptions but the audacity to […] The post ...

Kampala, Uganda Just days after Uganda’s heated January 15 general elections, well-known NRM critic and academic Yusuf Serunkuma is pushing the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) to cut a deal with President Yoweri Museveni’s government for the release of detained political prisoners. In a pointed X post, Serunkuma stressed that smart ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has called on leaders to focus on identifying and solving peoples practical needs, saying this has been the guiding philosophy of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) since the 1960s. The President made the remarks today while presiding over the ...

Kampala Amid the dust settling from Uganda’s contentious 2026 general elections, a glimmer of hope emerges for the fledgling Democratic Front (DF) party. Dr. Hasifah Wanyana has been declared the winner of the Woman Councillor seat for LC4 Nabwereru North 1&2 in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District marking the party’s first electoral victory ...

On 17th January 2026, you orally declared the final results of the 2026 Uganda Presidential Elections. Article 61(d) of the Constitution of Uganda requires the Electoral Commission to ascertain, publish and declare in writing under its seal the results of the elections. Announcements made through public media do not satisfy this Constitutional requirement. ...

Kampala In a closely watched exercise at Bombo Military Barracks today, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Army Council elected its 10 representatives to the incoming Parliament, with no place for Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on the final list. President Yoweri Museveni, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, presided over the ...

It is now 40 years since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) patriots led by our dear president, Yoweri Museveni liberated this country from perennial instability and stunted growth to meaningful prosperity and socio-economic development. On that note, I take this opportunity to warmly congratulate our liberation vision-bearer, the President and NRM ...

Prominent human rights lawyer and civic activist Dr Sarah Bireete has been granted bail by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, nearly a month after her arrest and remand on charges linked to the alleged unlawful acquisition and disclosure of voters personal data. On Wednesday, Chief Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko ordered Bireetes release on a […] ...

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 reliance on foreign donors, and allegations of serious misconduct within parts of the sector. The debate follows a proposal by Nyanzi Martin Luther, who has petitioned ...

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Masaka City, Uganda In a significant development for electoral accountability, the Masaka Chief Magistrates Court has ordered a recount of votes in Kalungu East Constituency following allegations of manipulation in the January 15, 2026, parliamentary elections. Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe delivered the ruling on January 27, 2026, at the Masaka High ...

**President Museveni Rallies Ugandans to Remain United, Peaceful, and Engage in Developmental Projects** **By Brian Mugenyi** mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA The Presidential Envoy for Buganda Affairs, Mr. Joseph Mukasa Ssewava, has launched a government initiative to address national challenges by engaging religious leaders, National Resistance Movement (NRM) ...

Uganda to Get Africa’s First Home-Grown AI Supercomputer Center Kampala Uganda is about to make a big step in technology. A major new project called the Aeonian Project is getting ready to open. It will be Africa’s first AI data center that is fully owned and run by Africans. What is an AI data […] The post Uganda to Launch Africa’s First ...

Explore 2026 research on the convergence of sports prediction markets and financial systems. Discover how data modeling and risk management bridge the gap between niche platforms and global finance. The post Economic Convergence 2026: A Research Perspective on Predictive Analytics and Finance appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

KAMPALA Winnie Byanyima, wife of detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has sharply contradicted Minister of ICT and National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, insisting she remains the officially registered next of kin for her husband at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. Speaking on January 27, 2026, Byanyima described Baryomunsis statementthat Besigye ...

Kampala, Uganda Makerere University has hailed its alumni and former staff who emerged victorious in Ugandas January 2026 general elections, with a significant number securing parliamentary seats. In a statement issued on January 27, the university said the electoral successes reflect Makereres long-standing commitment to academic excellence, free ...