Security is exceptionally tight at the Nakawa Magistrates Court this morning as veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye returned for a crucial hearing.A heavy deployment of both regular police and the specialized Counter-Terrorism Unit is visible around the court premises.At leas
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has announced the appointment of Damali Ssali as Country Director for Uganda, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to transform its food and nutrition systems.A seasoned development leader with over 18 years of experience a
The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), in partnership with the Coalition Against Torture (CAT), has urged political actors, security agencies, and the general public to commit to peaceful and torture-free elections ahead of Uganda’s 2025/2026 general elec
A group of Ugandan migrant workers who were allegedly trafficked to Israel and subjected to forced labour for nearly a year is expected to return home tonight, according to Kyeyo Initiative Uganda, a civil society organisation advocating for migrant workers’ rights.The individuals, whose
The Government of Uganda and the Republic of Korea have taken a major step toward the realization of Uganda’s nuclear energy ambitions by signing a site evaluation service contract for the proposed 8,400 MW Buyende nuclear power plant.The agreement, signed between Korea Hydro & Nucle
Germany has dismissed as “absurd” allegations by the Ugandan military that its ambassador in Kampala, Matthias Schauer, was involved in subversive activities, deepening a diplomatic rift that has put a longstanding defence partnership on ice.“We reject these allegations in the strong
In a series of emotionally charged public prayers, President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and senior NRM figures have issued sweeping apologies to several regions, admitting to historical failures, neglect, and corruption.Framed as spiritual repentance, the prayers carried u
Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has faulted the Electoral Commission for its handling of the Kawempe North by-election, which was nullified by the High Court over electoral violence.MPs questioned the Commission’s failure to a
Police officers across the country could soon face displacement and potential homelessness following revelations by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament that critical police land remains unprotected, undocumented, and in some cases, has been handed over for commercial use.Duri
President Museveni is hosting the 12th Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region.The high-level summit brings together Heads of State and Government from acr
