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Consolation as Sseggona’s Strongman Joseph Semugera Sworn In as Kyengera TC Chairperson

Semugera was sworn in alongside 48 councillors, marking the beginning of a new legislative term expected to focus on infrastructure development, unity and accountability. Former Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Sseggona was all smiles as his strongman, Joseph Bitokote Semugera, who contested on an independent ticket, was sworn in as the new Kyengera […]

President Museveni Sends Top Internal Affairs Officials on Forced Leave Over CCTV Project Corruption Probe

The President consequently ordered the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, and the Police Under-Secretary, Mr. Aggrey Wunyi, to go on forced leave for six months pending investigations by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit. President Yoweri Museveni has directed senior officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the […]

Makerere University Library Receives Collection of Economics Books from Late Prof. Tumusiime-Mutebile’s Family

Makerere University Library has received a valuable donation of economics books from the family of the late Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the former Governor of the Bank of Uganda.   The donation, made through The Mutebile Foundation (@TheMutebile), comprises Prof. Tumusiime-Mutebile’s personal collection of economics books accumulated over decades of academic excellence and public service. The […]

CDF Drops Charges Against Maj. Gen. Don Nabasa After Two Months in Detention

Nabasa’s release brings to a close weeks of uncertainty surrounding his situation after he was detained in March together with several other senior military officers. Nabbanja Moves Motion to Expand Cabinet Size in New Government Major General Don William Nabasa, a senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been freed after spending […]

Nabbanja Moves Motion to Expand Cabinet Size in New Government

The expansion has significantly increased the number of ministers serving in the Executive, a move which has triggered debate over government expenditure and the size of public administration. Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has tabled a motion before Parliament seeking approval to expand the size of Cabinet and the Executive in the new government […]

Woman Shares Painful Experience With Contraceptives, Sparks Debate on Family Planning

“Because of that, my husband doesn’t want to have anything to do with me again, and I did it because of him so he would not cheat,” she added. A woman identified as Doreen has sparked debate on social media after sharing an emotional account of the health complications she says she developed after using […]

Archbishop Kaziimba Recounts 1984 Namugongo Seminary Massacre Survived by Bishops Luwalira and Katumba

Among the survivors were Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira and Henry Katumba Tamale, who later rose through the ranks to become bishops in the Church of Uganda before retiring from active ministry. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has recounted the 1984 massacre at Namugongo, which also affected Uganda Martyrs’ Seminary […]

NUP Endorses Hellen Nakimuli’s Sister Irene Nampala for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

At the end of the process, Nampala emerged top with 68.2 percent. Jesica Nassiwa Tushabe finished second with 48.7 percent, while Mary Nakitende polled 45.7 percent. The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed Irene Nampala, the sister of the late Kalangala District Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, as its official flag bearer for the upcoming by-election […]

NUP Fronts Irene Nampala to Succeed Her Late Sister Hellen Nakimuli as Kalangala Woman MP

At the end of the process, Nampala emerged top with 68.2 percent. Jesica Nassiwa Tushabe finished second with 48.7 percent, while Mary Nakitende polled 45.7 percent. The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed Irene Nampala, the sister of the late Kalangala District Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, as its official flag bearer for the upcoming by-election […]

NUP Retains Joel Ssenyonyi as Leader of Opposition, Names Paul Mwiru Chief Whip

Hon. Paul Mwiru has been appointed the new opposition Chief Whip, replacing Nambweshe. He will be deputised by Hon. Harrient Nakweede, the Kayunga District Woman MP. The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has retained Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP) for the upcoming 2026–2031 parliamentary term. The announcement has today […]

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