The Judiciary has directed that all pre-election petition files pending before the High Court across the country be immediately transferred to the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, in a move aimed at ensuring consistency, efficiency and timely disposal of electoral disputes ahead of th
Government has dismissed claims iof a planned internet shutdown during the 2026 elections, warning media and digital platforms against misinformation and irresponsible election coverage.Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Dr. Aminah Zawedde addresses the media
Reader modeU.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns Over Permanent Travel Ban for Visa Applicantsthekenyatimes.com21hA Photo Of A Passport And Us Visa Application Form Photo/The HinduA photo of a passport and US Visa application form PHOTO/The HinduThe U.S. Embassy i
This morning, a significant step towards ensuring the success of Uganda’s upcoming elections took place when the Electoral Commission received a fresh batch of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport. These ballot papers are crucial as they will be used for electing District Chairpersons
PDM funds for Apac District and Apac Municipality have finally been cleared, with security approving January 2026 disbursement dates to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.Apac, Uganda: After months of silence, suspicion and growing anger at grassroots level, the Parish Development Mo
The Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony during his visit to Mbale on Friday, January 2, 2026.Speaking to Re
Meanwhile, police and the military have come under criticism for alleged human rights abuses, including beating, shooting, teargas use, and arrests of supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi across different parts of the country.Justice
Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo, addresses the media in KampalaKAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Communications Commission on Saturday flagged a viral public notice as fraudulent, dismissing claims that mobile money and banking services would be suspended du
More than one million tertiary education students, with more than 600,000 of them first-time entrants, will be funded for the 2026 academic year.This was confirmed by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) this week.ApplicationsNSFAS said it had received 893 847 ap
President Yoweri Museveni has directed Major General Apollo Kasiita-Gowa, the Chief Citizenship and Immigration Control Officer in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to ensure that members of the Kuku ethnic community in Kayunga District receive government services as fully recognized Ugandan citi
