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Museveni Failed Us" – General Sejusa Breaks Silence on Retirement Struggles and Life After the Army

Museveni Failed Us" – General Sejusa Breaks Silence on Retirement Struggles and Life After the Army

General David Sejusa, once a key figure in Uganda’s National Resistance Army (NRA), has opened up about his life after retirement.The decorated officer, who officially retired in 2023 after years of legal battles, described his journey as one filled with pride, conflict, and disappointme

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Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the

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MPs divided over new UGX 84.3 trillion national budget

MPs divided over new UGX 84.3 trillion national budget

Ugandan members of Parliament are divided over the new 84.3 trillion shilling national budget for the 2026-2027 financial year, with ruling party lawmakers praising its infrastructure funding and the opposition warning of a heavy tax burden.KAMPALA, Uganda — Lawmakers are divided over th

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Police Recover 80 Suspected Stolen Motorcycles in Kampala

Police Recover 80 Suspected Stolen Motorcycles in Kampala

Police in Kampala have recovered 80 motorcycles suspected to have been stolen and altered for resale in an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected trafficking and re-registration syndicate.Police in Kampala are investigating a suspected motorcycle theft and illegal resale network

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UNITE Kabale Campus seeks UGX 5.6 BN to Remove Hazardous Asbestos Roofs

UNITE Kabale Campus seeks UGX 5.6 BN to Remove Hazardous Asbestos Roofs

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education Kabale Campus needs 5.6 billion shillings to remove and replace asbestos roofing on staff and students’ hostels. The Campus Dean, Annet Komunda, told URN that NTC Kabale is scheduled to be officially handed over to UNITE on Thursday, June 18,

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Gen Kainerugaba announces SGR contract cancellation, orders PLU protest at Turkish Embassy

Gen Kainerugaba announces SGR contract cancellation, orders PLU protest at Turkish Embassy

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said Uganda cancelled its $3 billion SGR contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi and has called for a PLU demonstration at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala.Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cl

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Armed Robbers Steal Shs20M Cash, Vehicle in Violent Home Raid

Armed Robbers Steal Shs20M Cash, Vehicle in Violent Home Raid

married couple in Bugembe Ward, Jinja City, is counting losses after armed robbers stormed their home and robbed them of more than Shs20 million, multiple phones, electronics, and a vehicle during a late-night attack on June 13, 2026. Betty Kigayi and her husband, Fred Kakooza, who operate a mola

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Alupo, Nabbanja Warn Cabinet Against Corruption, Delays as Gov’t Unveils 2026–2031 Prioritie

Alupo, Nabbanja Warn Cabinet Against Corruption, Delays as Gov’t Unveils 2026–2031 Prioritie

KYANKWANZI — Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja have challenged Cabinet Ministers to uphold accountability, discipline and efficiency, warning that there will be no room for corruption, complacency or delays in implementing government programmes.Speaking dur

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Muhoozi Orders Lukwago’s Release, Mobilises Supporters for Turkish Embassy Protest

Muhoozi Orders Lukwago’s Release, Mobilises Supporters for Turkish Embassy Protest

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday announced that opposition politician Erias Lukwago would be released from detention while calling on supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to demonstrate at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala later this week.Lukwa

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Government distributes fertiliser, drones to smallholder farmers under Feed Ghana Programme

Government distributes fertiliser, drones to smallholder farmers under Feed Ghana Programme

Government has commenced the distribution of 40,000 bags of fertiliser to peasant farmers across the country to boost agricultural productivity, increase crop yields and strengthen national food security.The exercise, which begins today, June 16, forms part of the government’s Feed Ghana

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