Kagame Calls for Self-Reliance as US Lawmakers Push for Sanctions Over DR Congo Conflict
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has urged his country to double down on self-reliance as pressure intensifies in the United States to impose further sanctions on Kigali over its alleged involvement…
CDF Promotes Brig. Gen. Ssemwanga to Major General, Appoints Him UPDF Land Forces Deputy Commander
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has promoted Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga to the rank of Major General and appointed him the new Deputy Commander of…
NETA Backs Two-Week Ultimatum on Street Vendors, Calls for Empowerment Measures
The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA)–Uganda has endorsed the two-week ultimatum issued by the Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, directing street vendors to vacate Kampala’s…
City and municipal leaders seek Museveni meeting to pledge support for NRM agenda
Municipal and city division chairpersons from across the country have announced plans to seek an audience with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to congratulate him on his victory in the 2026…
IGP urges private security firms to absorb election constables after polls
Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has encouraged private security companies to recruit election police constables who were deployed to support security operations during the 2026 general elections, saying their…
President Museveni appoints Byarugaba, Sabiti as senior advisers to boost exports drive
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed former National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Managing Director Richard Byarugaba and ex–Trademark Africa Country Director Moses Sabiti as Senior Presidential Advisors on the Exports…
State expands terrorism case against Muwanga Kivumbi, adds 24 new suspects
The state has amended terrorism charges against Butambala County Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda Deputy President Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, adding 24 more suspects to the case,…
Auditor General raises concerns over readiness of Mandela National Stadium ahead of continental tournaments
Uganda’s flagship sports facility, Mandela National Stadium, is facing operational shortcomings that could undermine the country’s preparations for major continental football tournaments, according to the Auditor General’s latest report to…
Senator Risch warns of sanctions as Uganda–US relations face new test
The United States has intensified pressure on Uganda after a senior American lawmaker sharply rebuked Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba over a series of controversial social media posts,…
Family of Late Hajj Ali Lutaaya Appoints Erias Lukwago to Lead Legal Defence of MP Muwanga Kivumbi
The family of the late Hajj Ali Lutaaya of Bugoye village in Butambala District has formally appointed Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago as legal counsel to represent Butambala County Member…
