Uganda wishes to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy with the Russian State Duma to enhance the bilateral relations between the two countries, Parliament Speaker, Jacob Oboth has said. The Speaker said during talks with representatives of the Russian State Duma [Parliament] that Uganda and Russia share a long history that their parliaments should leverage. ...

A total of 420 Military Police personnel, including 32 route commanders, have undergone specialised training on securing Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) materials ahead of the second phase of the 2026 national examinations scheduled to begin in early November. The training, conducted at BuyalaNsuujumpolwe Training School, was facilitated by officials from ...

Politics is a dirt game, only when we let it be. It is divisive, only if we let it carry away the true human spirit. Over the course of holding successive elections, Ugandas social fabric stretches, each subsequent time bringing it to near breaking point. We cant afford risking that experiment, which is why reported […] The post ROBERT ATUHAIRWE:Gen. ...

Singer Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, has been issued a 30-day notice to vacate rented premises in Sempa Zone, Makindye Division, Kampala, over alleged accumulated rent and water bill arrears amounting to Shs36 million. In a notice dated October 26, 2026, landlord Isaac Katureebe directed Mulwana, to clear the outstanding payments, vacate ...

Are We Mistaking Being Busy for Making Progress? Being busy is often regarded as evidence of seriousness, ambition and commitment to success. A packed schedule, long working hours, multiple responsibilities and little time for leisure can easily create the impression that someone is making meaningful progress in life. In many circumstances, staying busy is ...

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested former Arua District Local Government (DLG) chairperson Alfred Okuonzi over allegations that he unlawfully sold a government motorcycle that had been entrusted to him during his tenure in office. Okuonzi was arrested alongside his son and two brokers who allegedly participated in arrangements to sell the ...

The Principal Assistant Secretary of Nabilatuk District, Jovic Anyakun, has urged development partners to shift their focus from soft activities to practical interventions that directly address service delivery gaps and improve the welfare of communities. Anyakun made the call on October 28, 2026, while officially opening a District Integrity Promotion ...

When George Mulindwa started Lovers ReggaeFest, his ambition was to bring people together through music and create an occasion where couples could celebrate love away from the demands of everyday life. Four years later, the gathering has grown into an annual Valentines tradition, bringing together Ugandans, other East Africans and an expanding Caribbean ...

Parliament has granted Igara County West MP Cohen Amanya leave to introduce the National Tea Bill, 2026, which seeks to make value addition compulsory for tea exports and establish a domestic auction system to strengthen Ugandas tea industry. The proposed legislation is intended to address longstanding challenges in the sector, including low returns to ...

In a bid to ensure safety of learners, the Ministry of Education and Sports has vowed to act against boarding schools that operate without authorisation from the ministry. The Minister of State for Education (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, said that the ministry has set guidelines for operations of boarding schools, in response to emerging concerns […] The ...

In response to issues raised during a District Integrity Promotion Forum (DIPF) organized by the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC) in partnership with Transparency International Uganda, Nabilatuk District Production Officer Simon Loput urged fellow heads of departments, particularly those in education, to develop school retention strategies to keep ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored Egyptian investors to invest in Ugandas economy, particularly in infrastructure development and value addition. The President made the appeal today while meeting the investors at State House, Entebbe. The delegation was led by Ugandas Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Lt. Gen. Charles Angina. President Museveni told ...

Leadership and national development are not the responsibility of government officials alone. Every Ugandan has a role to play in building a country where public resources are protected, government programmes achieve their intended objectives and households experience improved livelihoods. The true measure of leadership and citizenship lies in the ...

MAYUGE DISTRICT President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon the Church of Uganda and other religious institutions to strengthen their role in promoting socio-economic transformation, moral uprightness and household wealth creation, emphasising the importance of combining spiritual guidance with practical efforts to improve livelihoods. The President ...

KAMPALA Uganda has started withdrawing troops of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) from Somalia after two decades of military involvement in efforts to combat Islamist militants and stabilise the Horn of Africa nation, Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced. In a post on X, Muhoozi said the withdrawal was part […] The post ...

KAMPALA Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to introduce mandatory psychiatric evaluations for Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) officers before promotion to the rank of General, alongside annual fitness tests for all senior officers. In a post on X on Thursday, October 29, 2026, Muhoozi linked the proposed measures to ...

KAMPALA Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has directed members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to stop discussing a paper recently presented by President Yoweri Museveni to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC), saying the matter should be left to him and the President. In a series of […] The post ...

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested Ms. Ejang Florence, an office typist at Oyam District Local Government, over allegations of soliciting and receiving gratification in exchange for helping applicants secure public service jobs. Ms. Ejang is scheduled to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court on October 30, 2026, to answer to the charges. ...

POLICY: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Seeks to Turn Ugandas Diaspora into an Enterprise By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is spearheading the development of a landmark national policy aimed at establishing a coordinated framework to engage Ugandans living abroad, protect their rights, and harness their economic potential for national ...

By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is leading a landmark initiative to transform Ugandas approach to its citizens living abroad. Through a proposed Diaspora Support and Engagement Policy, the government aims to establish a structured, coordinated framework that moves beyond viewing overseas Ugandans solely as financial contributors, ...

The two-day campaign collected 83 units of blood in Kampala, Gulu, Mbale and Mbarara as the Authority continues to support community health and welfare. The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), in partnership with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS), has sponsored a nationwide blood donation campaign aimed at helping to address the shortage of blood ...

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially taken the helm of Uganda’s National One Health Platform, a leaderhip that signifies a commitment to enhancing coordination and surveillance for health threats impacting humans, animals, plants, and the environment. During a handover ceremony held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, where UWA took over the ...

By Nyanzi Martin Luther Chairman, Interact Club of Buddo Christian Secondary School Most secondary schools in Uganda place a strong emphasis on preparing students for examinations. While academic success is important, education should also prepare young people for the responsibilities they will face beyond the classroom. In their communities and workplaces, ...

In picture is Wilberforce Tumwesigye CEO Bwindi Mgahinga Trust A leadership conflict has erupted across Kisoro, Rubanda, and Kanungu districts following the abrupt removal of several board members from the Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust (BMCT). Originally established as the Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Conservation Trust (MBIFCT), the ...

KAMPALA Government has urged Ugandans to avoid panic buying of foreign currency and speculative transactions driven by rumours as the shilling faces mounting pressure from increased demand for the US dollar and declining foreign exchange inflows. The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, said government was ...