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Archbishop Wokorach Calls for Fear-Free Elections Guided by Spirit of Christmas

Archbishop Wokorach Calls for Fear-Free Elections Guided by Spirit of Christmas

Uganda is scheduled to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on January 15, 2026, with the contest widely seen as tight. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who will mark 40 years in power next year, faces strong competition from Kyagulanyi, a two-time presidential contender and musician

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2026 Battle: Opposition Sounds Alarm As Gov’t Tightens Nut On Vote & Exit Order

2026 Battle: Opposition Sounds Alarm As Gov’t Tightens Nut On Vote & Exit Order

Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has reaffirmed that all voters, including Members of Parliament, must leave polling stations immediately after casting their ballots in the January 2026 general elections, a directive that has triggered strong opposition criticism and renewed fears of vote riggin

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Uganda: Just 41 MPs Approve Shs9tn Loan Blitz

Uganda: Just 41 MPs Approve Shs9tn Loan Blitz

In a Tuesday session that has sparked outrage among fiscal watchdogs, a mere fraction of the 11th Parliament authorized the government to proceed with massive loan requests totalling nearly Shs9 trillion.By suspending key safeguards, the House bypassed the standard oversight procedures des

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Museveni: Opposition Printed 2.7 Million Fake Ballot Papers in 2021 Election

Museveni: Opposition Printed 2.7 Million Fake Ballot Papers in 2021 Election

Kampala: President Museveni has accused opposition parties, mainly the National Unity Platform (NUP), of orchestrating long-running election fraud in Kampala, alleging ballot stuffing and the printing of fake ballot papers during the country’s recent polls.Speaking late on Wednesday, Mus

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I’m Happy for Chosen Becky, Even If It Ends in Tears – Cindy Sanyu

I’m Happy for Chosen Becky, Even If It Ends in Tears – Cindy Sanyu

Musician Cindy Sanyu has shared her thoughts on Chosen Becky’s recent wedding, expressing support and happiness for the singer despite acknowledging that relationships can come with challenges.Chosen Becky officially walked down the aisle with her boyfriend Abdul Sekajja earlier this wee

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Uganda Moves to Buy Stake in Kenya Oil Pipeline

Uganda Moves to Buy Stake in Kenya Oil Pipeline

KPC operates more than 1,700 km (1,056 miles) of petroleum pipelines linking the port of Mombasa to Nairobi, western Kenya and onward to Uganda. The system currently handles about 90% of Uganda’s fuel imports, making it critical to the country’s energy securityKenya plans to list the

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Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects

Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects

“UNOC will be able to generate revenues of up to USD 5.6 billion” (about Shs21.3 trillion) from the projects when implemented," the ministry said, adding that the loan would reduce pressure on the consolidated fund and enable quicker realisation of revenues from the oil and gas sectorS

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Gen. Moses Ali labels health reports as “Political Dark Art”, says he is still fit and hunting votes

Gen. Moses Ali labels health reports as “Political Dark Art”, says he is still fit and hunting votes

Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali addresses journalists at his residence in Adjumani Town, dismissing health-related rumours.If re-elected in 2026, Gen. Moses Ali will enter Uganda’s parliamentary record books as the first four-star general to serve as an MP at the age of 86.Adjumani, Uganda:

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Why Martin Zubimendi was training away from Arsenal team-mates after Mikel Arteta decision

Why Martin Zubimendi was training away from Arsenal team-mates after Mikel Arteta decision

Martin Zubimendi completed indoor training on Tuesday as Mikel Arteta manages his heavily-used squad, with Ben White ruled out through injury as Arsenal prepare for their trip to EvertonMartin Zubimendi was missing from Arsenal training on TuesdayMartin Zubimendi was notably absent

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Butaleja teachers starve as corruption and payroll scandal deepens.

Butaleja teachers starve as corruption and payroll scandal deepens.

The Butaleja District Local Government has been plunged into a serious administrative crisis that has denied more than 60 newly recruited education personnel, including headteachers, deputies, and assistants, their pay for several months. This is further characterized by debilitating resource sho

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