The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has formally requested an additional Shs 39.1 billion to support its recently launched peacekeeping operation in South Sudan.The request, presented to the Parliamentary Com
National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya has accused two high-ranking government officials of orchestrating electoral violence during the Kawempe North by-election.According to Rubongo
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed a thorough investigation into allegations of vote rigging and election malpractice in the Kawempe North by-election. Concerns have been raised about ballot-stuffing, result tampering, and voter intimidation.
Kampala, Uganda – President Museveni has announced a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election, citing reports of ballot stuffing, destruction of ballot boxes, voter intimidation, and illegal campaigning at polling stations.
President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of military forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), in handling election security and maintaining public order.
KAMPALA -A few weeks after Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his aide have been charged of Treason before Nakawa Magistrates Court along side Captain Oola Dennis a soldier from UPDF, these have issues fresh instructions on their legal representation.
A senior military officer in Uganda has warned the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to stay neutral in political matters as the country moves closer to the 2026 general elections.Maj. Gen. Felix Busizoori, the Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, emphasized that the army must rem
A major election scandal has been exposed in the Kawempe North by-election after the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi and National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya led a team that busted a group of individuals allegedly rigging votes ahead of the polls.
Chief Whip Hamson Obua has called on Ugandans, including government officials, to uphold the Constitution and respect their civic duties to prevent the country from descending into political turmoil.Chief Whip Ham
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, met at State House on March 7, 2025, to discuss budget priorities for the 2025–2026 financial year, corruption, and the impact of USAID funding withdrawal.
