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LIST: Chief Justices who have sworn in President Museveni since 1986

LIST: Chief Justices who have sworn in President Museveni since 1986

President Yoweri Museveni is set to be sworn in tomorrow, 12 May 2027, for his seventh term as President of Uganda, extending a presidency that began in 1986 after the National Resistance Army captured power.Under Uganda’s Constitution, the Chief Justice is responsible for administering

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How to watch Museveni inauguration drone, fireworks show

How to watch Museveni inauguration drone, fireworks show

The drone show will take place near Protea Hotel Kampala, where the drones will take off before forming different images and messages in the sky.The NRM will hold a drone and fireworks show on Monday night ahead of Museveni’s inauguration.The display will begin at 8:30pm near Prot

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SGR compensation 10-year delay leaves Tororo families in limbo

SGR compensation 10-year delay leaves Tororo families in limbo

At 4pm in Nyangole A, Tororo Municipality, Ms Binti Ogema is hurriedly collecting firewood to prepare a meal for her extended family.The fireplace appears cold, with wet ash suggesting it has been unused for hours or even days, pointing to long gaps in cooking.Ms Ogema, 55, a widow,

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Gen Kainerugaba says PLU supports cutting Parliament budget

Gen Kainerugaba says PLU supports cutting Parliament budget

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba says PLU wants Parliament funding reduced and redirected to vulnerable Ugandans amid continued scrutiny of parliamentary spending.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said PLU supports reducing Parliament funding.He said the money should instead support Ugandans lacking b

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‘I don’t want to be president.'

‘I don’t want to be president.'

While the presidency is a coveted position, its allure has put prospective suitors in sharp focus of succession battles in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Parliament Speaker Anita Among has become the latest in a long line of presumptive or declared suitors, stretchin

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Nuno warns: ‘No hiding’ as relegation-threatened West Ham face title-chasing Arsenal in high-stakes London showdown

Nuno warns: ‘No hiding’ as relegation-threatened West Ham face title-chasing Arsenal in high-stakes London showdown

West Ham host thePremier League leaders at the London Stadium on Sunday, in a fixture of massive importance to both teams.OneFootball VideosLast weekend's 3-0 defeat to Brentford saw the Hammers slip back into the relegation places, leaving their fate out of their hands, with just t

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Gen Katumba Wamala Tops 21 Retiring UPDF Generals

Gen Katumba Wamala Tops 21 Retiring UPDF Generals

Former Chief of Defence Forces and current Works Minister General Edward Katumba Wamala is among 21 senior UPDF officers set to retire in 2026 as the army begins documentation and transition preparations for nearly 2,000 personnel leaving active service.Former Chief of Defence Forces and M

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“They Took Everything” — Journalist Samson Kasumba Recounts Alleged Fraud That Left Him With Massive Property Loss in Muyenga

“They Took Everything” — Journalist Samson Kasumba Recounts Alleged Fraud That Left Him With Massive Property Loss in Muyenga

NBS television journalist Samson Kasumba has spoken about his personal experiences with what he describes as injustice in Uganda, while also reaffirming his deep attachment to the country.Kasumba said Uganda, in his view, is far from perfect and that its shortcomings have had direct conseq

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Heavy rains cut off transport, trade in Kaliro as roads deteriorate

Heavy rains cut off transport, trade in Kaliro as roads deteriorate

Transport and business activity in Kaliro District have been severely disrupted after heavy rains rendered several key roads impassable, residents and district officials told Monitor on Thursday.Residents said the already poor road network has further deteriorated during the rainy season,

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For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

If you got into university on government sponsorship through the national merit scheme, the system that put you there is about to be restructured — and not in your favour.The Ministry of Education is proposing a major review of how government university sponsorship slots are distributed,

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