Kampala, Uganda | URN | As Uganda’s 12th Parliament concluded the final day of swearing-in ceremonies on Friday, one political moment quietly stood out beyond the routine oaths, photographs, and celebrations.Moments after taking the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Member of Parliament, Na
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng is increasingly being mentioned in ruling party circles as a possible candidate for Deputy Speaker of Parliament in a major political arrangement aimed at balancing regional interests following the death of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.Highly placed NRM sou
The death of the wife of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro has touched many hearts across the country. But beyond the sadness of losing a loved one, it was the emotional words of Fredrick Egonda Ntende that deeply moved the public and sparked a wider conversation about justice, humanity, and the treatment of
When Yoweri Kaguta Museveni first emerged from the bush in January 1986, Uganda was exhausted by coups, economic collapse and years of violent political instability.At 41, he looked nothing like the ageing strongmen who dominated African politics at the time. He spoke the language of “fu
An application by Hill Water Uganda seeking to overturn a default judgment in a debt dispute with General Moulding Uganda has been dismissed, bringing to an end a lengthy legal battle over unpaid goods worth Shs 45.8 million.Justice Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu of the Commercial Court dismiss
As President Yoweri Museveni settles into a fresh term following his swearing-in on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, attention within Uganda’s political and security establishment has rapidly shifted toward one thing: the impending cabinet reshuffle.Historically, periods preceding cabinet announce
GULU, Uganda – Gulu District authorities have warned parents and community members against vandalising school property and defecating in classrooms during school holidays, saying those found responsible will face strict penalties.The warning was issued by Harriet Atim, the Gulu District
Mobile money has become one of the biggest sources of borrowing in Uganda, with millions of people now relying on their phones for quick loans instead of traditional banks.In 2025 alone, Ugandans borrowed at least Shs2.75 trillion through mobile money platforms, highlighting how digital le
Opposition MP Shamim Malende has returned to Uganda ahead of swearing-in ceremonies, reigniting debate over her health struggles and long absence from Parliament.Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Shamim Malende has returned to Uganda ahead of next week’s parliamentary swearing-in ceremo
devastating landslide has killed two Juveniles, injured two elderly Persons in Murora Sub-county, Kisoro District.The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, May 3, 2026, at around 5:00 a.m. in Nyabiyonga Village, Kibumba Parish, when a house was partially buried by soil fro
