Police Announce Movement Restrictions Ahead of National Cleaning Day
The Uganda Police Force has reminded the public that the country's first National Cleaning Day will be observed on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with…
Government Declares Last Saturday of Every Month National Cleaning Day
The Government of Uganda has officially designated the last Saturday of every month as National Cleaning Day, introducing a mandatory nationwide sanitation exercise aimed at improving hygiene, reducing disease outbreaks,…
South Sudan’s Kiir Pledges Leaner Government After 2026 Elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has announced that the country's December 22, 2026 general elections will usher in a leaner government, marking the end of the transitional governance structure established…
Uganda Fields Record 55 Athletes at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Uganda has officially begun its campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a record contingent of 55 athletes, comprising 21 men and 34 women, marking the country's largest team…
High Court Orders Government to Report on Muwanga Kivumbi’s Whereabouts Within Seven Days
The High Court in Kampala has directed the government to conclude investigations into the whereabouts of former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and report back to court within seven…
President Museveni Reaffirms Government Support for UVRI Research
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in strengthening research, innovation and scientific capacity to combat viral diseases. In a…
Uganda Bids Farewell to Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali at State Funeral in Adjumani
Uganda on Wednesday bid a solemn farewell to Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of the country's longest-serving political and military leaders, as thousands of mourners gathered in Adjumani District for…
Government Launches Emergency Food Relief for Drought-Affected Communities in Karamoja
The Government of Uganda has launched an emergency food relief intervention to support communities in the Karamoja sub-region affected by a prolonged dry spell that has disrupted agricultural production and…
UPC MPs Defend Jimmy Akena, Reject Alleged PLU Move to Replace Him
The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) Parliamentary Caucus has strongly defended party president Jimmy Akena, rejecting reported attempts by the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to replace him and insisting that…
Government Plans Uniform Colour for School Transport Vehicles to Improve Road Safety
The government has announced plans to introduce a uniform colour for all school transport vehicles as part of new measures aimed at improving road safety following a series of fatal…
