The rebellions that confronted President Museveni after 1986 were not confined to Acholi, Teso or the eastern border areas. Along Uganda’s western and north-western frontiers, the NRM government faced insurgencies shaped by exile politics, cross-border sanctuaries, regional wars, and gri
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
Uganda has unveiled its first electric commuter bus service in the capital, marking an early step in a nationwide plan to modernise urban transport and cut emissions through electrification.The service, unveiled by Works and Transport Minister Edward Katumba Wamala, introduces the first op
President Museveni, accompanied by his daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire, arrived at about 8:40pm to applause from dignitaries gathered for the ceremonial dinner, which was held under tight security at the lakeside Munyonyo resort.President Museveni and daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire
Last week, the National Unity Platform (NUP) announced the return of their party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), following the completion of what was termed as his international engagements. The party did not however disclose the actual date with speculators asserting the retur
Rwandan singer has died on the day he was set to be released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS). The agency said the 48-year-old "took chunks of medicine which he had been prescribed for a pre-existing condition" and allegedly overdosed.Hillary Sengab
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has temporarily relocated National ID issuance services to Kitante Primary School, near the Uganda Museum, ahead of the presidential swearing in ceremony.The temporary relocation will run from Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 12
Uganda is deepening its involvement in the International Criminal Court through judicial nominations and representation, but shifting global power dynamics, US opposition, and strained alliances raise questions about whether the country’s participation serves its long-term political and economi
The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda, has announced that 30 international delegations have already confirmed their attendance for the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on May 12, 2026.The event, which marks the start of the 2026–2031
Security and veterinary officials have suspended animal and animal product markets in Ntungamo District following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in some parts of the district. The animal movement quarantine will also affect Rukiga District.The Ntungamo Resident District Commissioner
