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Dates for Museveni Swearing-in Ceremony Announced
President Museveni will be sworn in on May 12, 2026, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.
President Probes Eternal Ambassadors in Diplomatic Missions Abroad
Highly placed sources told this publication that the President is frustrated by the stark contrast between EU investment opportunities flowing into Uganda versus its East African neighbors.
Government Saves Shs773 Billion from Agency Rationalisation
Government says it has saved Shs773.3 billion and absorbed most staff following the ongoing rationalisation of public agencies.
New Budget Report Shows Progress in Gender, Equity Inclusion
Uganda’s gender and equity compliance in the national budget for FY 2026/27 improved to 70 per cent, though key gaps in addressing regional disparities and inclusion remain.
PLU Affiliated MPs Asked to Back NRM CEC Position on Parliamentary Leadership
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has officially directed its affiliated Members of Parliament-elect for the 12th Parliament to support the National...
Bobi Wine in the U.S. After Covert Exit from Uganda
Ugandan opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, is reported to be in the United States of America, ending weeks of speculation...
Gen Kainerugaba Convenes Inaugural MK Fund Meeting
Today, the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chaired the inaugural meeting the MK Fund. It was also the first meeting of the Board of...
UPDF Dismisses Claims Military Checkpoints Target Bobi Wine, Cite Traffic Enforcement Operation
The clarification comes amid heightened political temperatures and speculation on social media that the enhanced security presence was a move to restrict the movements of the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader.
Inside the operation that Pulled Ugandan students from Tehran's war zone
When the first missiles struck Tehran in late February 2026, a group of Ugandan students huddled in their dormitories, watching a conflict explode around them...