The loser in the January 27 local government general election for Mbarara City North Division, Benon Mugume, has filed a petition in the High Court of Uganda at Mbarara challenging the victory of his opponent, Gumisiriza Kyabwiiso Katozi, citing inconsistencies in the respondent’s National Iden
Newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has signaled a tougher government approach toward radio broadcasting and political programming, directing regulators to ensure that media platforms prioritize national guidance and development information over what she
Speaker Jacob Oboth ObothKAMPALA — The Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth, has sparked fresh debate about the influence of witchcraft and spiritual practices in Uganda’s political circles after calling for prayers for Parliament and the country’s leader
Lawyer Elison Karuhanga has described Uganda’s new Attorney General Sam Mayanja as a jurist whose career sits at the intersection of law, politics and institutional reform, following his appointment in President Yoweri Museveni’s cabinet reshuffle. The appointment sees Mayanja replace
KANUNGU — Residents of Buhoma Town Council in Kanungu District erupted in rare public fury on Friday, 6th June, pouring onto the streets to demand action on the long‑awaited Hamurwa–Kerere–Kanungu (47 km) and Kanyantorogo–Butogota–Ruhija (32 km) road projects.The demonstrations
Kampala-based school has been compelled to pay school fees for a learner with albinism until completion of their education after the institution allegedly refused to admit the child to its boarding section on grounds linked to harmful myths about albinism.The intervention by the Equal Oppo
The controversy surrounding Dr. Lawrence Muganga’s failed bid for appointment as Minister of State for Internal Affairs has taken a new turn after a section of Banyarwanda in Masaka called for ethnic representation in the ministry if he is not appointed.The Appointments Committee of Parl
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has dismissed reports alleging that it failed to evict a tycoon accused of encroaching on Lake Victoria, insisting that the matter is still under legal review and due process is being followed.The clarification comes after a Weekend Visi
section of drivers with their taxis parked at Kalangala District headquarters on June 5, 2026 in protest against new operating guidelines. Photo | David Sekayinga A section of taxi drivers on the Kalangala–Masaka route have suspended operations over new guidelines they say will cut daily
fresh legal battle has erupted in Uganda’s land administration sector after a Mukono-based landowner dragged the Commissioner for Land Registration back to court, accusing the government official of defying a High Court order issued nearly a year ago.Richard Katongole has filed a contemp
