Byabakama: You cannot be LC chairperson and councillor at once
The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned local council leaders against holding two elective positions, saying it contravenes the law and may attract legal action.The warn...
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Police Arrest Over 3,600 Traffic Offenders in Week-Long Road Safety Crackdown
Uganda Police have arrested 3,691 motorists and motorcycle riders during a nationwide traffic enforcement operation targeting reckless road users, as authorities intensif...
Makerere’s Selective Salary Harmonisation Leaves Dozens of Non-Teaching Staff Frustrated
More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are demanding answers over a salary harmonisation exercise they say left them behind, despite the government relea...
EC sets July 28 for LC1 elections across Uganda
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the roadmap for the long-awaited LC 1 elections, with polling scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.According to the commission...
IGG Directs Interdiction of Lira City Statistician
The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has directed the interdiction of the Lira City Statistician, Denis Okello Ayini, pending the outcome of an ongoing court case against...
Electoral Commission Releases Roadmap for Long-Awaited LC and Women Council Elections
KAMPALA, Uganda: 22 JUNE 2026— Following a prolonged period of public anticipation, the Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially released the comprehensive ro...
Kalangala byelection: Nameere refuses to campaign for NRM candidate citing sympathy for late Nakimuli’s family
Justine Nameere has opted out of the NRM’s Kalangala by-election campaign, saying she couldnot bring her self to "point a gun barrel" at the bereaved family of the...
What motorists should expect under the new Express Penalty System and speed limit reforms as speeding fines are harmonised to Shs160,000 and payment window extended to 28 days from 72 hours
Motorists in Uganda are set to face a revamped Express Penalty System (EPS) and revised speed regulations, following new reforms endorsed by the Ministry of Works and Tra...
Erling Haaland takes centre stage on World Cup debut as Norway give FIFA a boost
Whatever Kylian Mbappe can do, Erling Haaland can match.After the France superstar kicked off his 2026 World Cup campaign with a fantastic brace, Haaland followed suit.No...
Climate Change Linked to Increasing Domestic Violence In Homes
Gender based violence is increasingly being linked to the effects of climate change.Ann Nassamula, a Senior Programme Officer at the Centre for Domestic Violence Preventi...