The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to cancel the candidature of Mathias Walukagga, insisting that he did not meet the minimum academic qualifications required to contest for the Busiro East parliamentary seat.In an affidavit in reply filed before the Civil Division of
Ntungamo—On Friday 19th, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development under the Government of Uganda hosted a high-profile Mineral Markets Sensitization Workshop at the newly established Ntungamo Mineral Market Facility, marking a critical step in formalizing the country’s mineral value cha
Uganda has taken a major step forward in advancing its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, meeting leaders of the Turkish construction firm Yapı Merkezi to review the first phase o
Brig. Gen. Jackson Kayanja takes command of the Ugandan contingent in Somalia, succeeding Brig. Gen. Joseph Ssemwanga Musoke in the African Union mission.MOGADISHU, Somalia — Brig. Gen. Jackson Kayanja has assumed command of the Ugandan military contingent serving under the African Union
Uganda Launches Okusevinga: First Government-Owned Unit Trust SchemeThe Bank of Uganda (BoU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), has launched the pilot phase of Project Okusevinga, Africa’s first government-owned unit trust scheme.
Museveni Rallies Ugandans to Vote WiselyKyotera — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, has called on Ugandans to vote wisely, urging them to support leaders and policies that deliver tangible res
Kampala Central Member of Parliament aspirant Abraham Luzzi has commended the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, for steering the completion of the long and complex restoration of the Kasubi Tombs, one of Uganda’s most significant cultural heritage sites.The Kasubi Tombs,
The Director of Criminal Investigations in the Uganda Police Force (UPF), Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Tom Magambo, has publicly distanced himself from an ongoing property dispute involving educationist Prof. Badru Kateregga and his wife, Mrs. Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga.For w
Police in Kampala arrested 70 men during a midnight operation targeting crime hot spots to improve safety during the festive season.KAMPALA, Uganda — Police arrested 70 men during a midnight sweep of crime hot spots in the capital city early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
KAMPALA — Renowned musician and Kakuuto County Member of Parliament, Geoffrey Lutaaya, has graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Management from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), marking a major academic milestone alongside his public service and music career.
