Government has dismissed claims iof a planned internet shutdown during the 2026 elections, warning media and digital platforms against misinformation and irresponsible election coverage.Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Dr. Aminah Zawedde addresses the media
Lawrence Ampe was investigated for social media posts alleging corruption, human rights abuses, and mistreatment of junior officers by senior officials, and was dismissed from the Prisons Service last month.The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has warned its dismissed officer, who was sacked f
Reader modeU.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns Over Permanent Travel Ban for Visa Applicantsthekenyatimes.com21hA Photo Of A Passport And Us Visa Application Form Photo/The HinduA photo of a passport and US Visa application form PHOTO/The HinduThe U.S. Embassy i
KAMPALA – The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a public warning against the unauthorized use of voters’ information, cautioning Ugandans to avoid a website operating under the name www.registry.ugtally.com, which it says is not affiliated with the Commission.In a press release date
PDM funds for Apac District and Apac Municipality have finally been cleared, with security approving January 2026 disbursement dates to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.Apac, Uganda: After months of silence, suspicion and growing anger at grassroots level, the Parish Development Mo
The Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony during his visit to Mbale on Friday, January 2, 2026.Speaking to Re
National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has criticized the government for failing to resettle people displaced by landslides in the Bugisu region since December 2024.Speaking at two campaigns rallies in Mbale City this Friday, one at
Meanwhile, police and the military have come under criticism for alleged human rights abuses, including beating, shooting, teargas use, and arrests of supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi across different parts of the country.Justice
Jinja – The arrest of a prominent Jinja-based investor by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has been met with relief and celebration among residents, who say the businessman had long intimidated local leaders while allegedly boasting of powerful connections that placed him ab
The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) has cancelled the Mature Entry Certificate of Kitagwenda District National Resistance Movement (NRM) Member of Parliament flag bearer, Robert Mugabe, after finding that the documents he used to qualify for the May 2021 Mature Entry Aptitude Test were fraudu
