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No appointments yet to NRM CEC as Historicals – State House

No appointments yet to NRM CEC as Historicals – State House

State House has dismissed reports that President Museveni appointed Kadaga, Otafiire and Muhwezi as new “historicals” to the NRM CEC, saying no official communication has been issued.State House Press says reports of President Museveni appointing new CEC members are not false (Photo/Co

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Simon Mungudit: Makerere’s Best Performing Male Science Student and Rising Star in Petroleum Geoscience

Simon Mungudit: Makerere’s Best Performing Male Science Student and Rising Star in Petroleum Geoscience

Simon Mungudit has emerged as the best performing male student in the Sciences at Makerere University and is set to graduate during the University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for 24–27 February 2026.At just 24 years old, Mungudit, a student from the College of Natural Science

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Bank of Uganda Warns Against Using Shilling Notes in Bouquets and Decorative Gifts

Bank of Uganda Warns Against Using Shilling Notes in Bouquets and Decorative Gifts

The Bank of Uganda has issued a strong warning to the public regarding the misuse of Uganda Shilling currency, urging everyone to preserve the integrity of banknotes and coins. The central bank specifically cautioned florists, designers, gifting stylists, and clients against using brand-new bankn

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NRM’s Brandon Kintu Defends Size and Role of Parliament Amid Concerns Over Quality of Debate

NRM’s Brandon Kintu Defends Size and Role of Parliament Amid Concerns Over Quality of Debate

As debate intensifies over the size, cost, and performance of Uganda’s incoming 12th Parliament, NRM parliamentary caucus spokesperson Alex Brandon Kintu has defended the constitutional role of legislators, while acknowledging political pressures and public expectations that often undermine eff

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Parish Presiding Officer, Constable Arrested Over Election Fraud in Mubende

Parish Presiding Officer, Constable Arrested Over Election Fraud in Mubende

Police in Mubende District have arrested a parish presiding officer and a police constable over alleged election fraud after unsealed ballot boxes and conflicting declaration forms were discovered at a sub-county tally centre, forcing the cancellation of local government election results.T

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Visa Misuse by a Few Ugandans Tightens U.S. Scrutiny, Embassy Warns

Visa Misuse by a Few Ugandans Tightens U.S. Scrutiny, Embassy Warns

The United States Embassy in Kampala has raised concern over what it describes as misuse of U.S. visas by a small number of Ugandans — a trend officials say is complicating the application process for legitimate travelers.Tania J. Romanoff, the Consular Section Chief at the U.S. Embassy,

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Refugee Processing on Hold, Immigrant Visas Handled in Nairobi as U.S Clarifies Policy Scope

Refugee Processing on Hold, Immigrant Visas Handled in Nairobi as U.S Clarifies Policy Scope

The United States Embassy in Kampala has clarified that certain visa categories are either processed outside Uganda or currently paused, underscoring the global scope of recent U.S. immigration measures.Speaking at a media briefing, Consular Section Chief Tania J. Romanoff said immigrant v

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Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

BBC - There are warnings of queues at passport control at airports in Europe over upcoming holiday periods, as the rollout of a new biometric border system continues.Passengers have already reported hours-long waits at some destinations, at busy times, due to the new systems.A group

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Inside Uganda’s elections, where goons set the rules

Inside Uganda’s elections, where goons set the rules

On December 7, 2025, Reuters carried a stark headline that rippled across Uganda’s political landscape: “Bobi Wine says Uganda security forces beat him.”The wire story reported that Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, said he was bea

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Kasolo says Buganda deserves bigger share after backing Museveni, NRM in 2026 polls

Kasolo says Buganda deserves bigger share after backing Museveni, NRM in 2026 polls

NRM Buganda Vice Chairperson Haruna Kasolo says Buganda deserves a bigger share of government positions after delivering strong support for Museveni in the 2026 elections.NRM Vice Chairperson for Buganda Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune welcomes President Museveni during a a recent presidential campa

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