Justice Mike Chibita has called for changes in Uganda’s marriage and divorce laws to require mandatory counselling for married couples seeking DNA tests. Chibita, who also serves as president of the Bible Society of Uganda, made the remarks while addressing the fourth edition of the Church Marriage Conference. “We must have a clause in the…
The Ministry of Education and Sports has urged student leaders across the country to champion patriotism as they pursue their education and leadership journeys. The call was made by the commissioner for Higher Education, Timothy Musoke Ssejoba, while officiating at the inaugural swearing-in ceremony of a national executive committee made up of leaders from the…
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has praised electric mobility company Spiro for its contribution to Uganda’s economy, saying the firm has invested more than $25 million in the country within 18 months of operation. Nabbanja made the remarks during a visit to the company’s assembly facility at Namanve Industrial Park, where she toured the plant and…
Uganda yesterday joined the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day with renewed commitments to promote gender equality and protect women’s rights. The national celebrations were held at Kololo Independence Grounds and were presided over by Vice President Jessica Alupo, who represented President Museveni. During the celebrations, the government highlighted four key policy…
Women leaders have hailed the last 30 years of governance under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for prioritising gender inclusion, citing increased representation of women in key government positions. As the country prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, leaders attending a national women’s convention said progress has been registered in elevating women…
Civil society activists in Uganda have urged the government to prioritise sexual and reproductive health services, warning that many adolescent girls in the country continue to face serious challenges in accessing quality care. Olgah Daphynne Namukuza, the country director of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), said the reproductive health situation of adolescent girls…
The Bible Society of Uganda (BSU) has announced that its fourth national Marriage Conference will take place on March 13, 2026 at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The conference will be presided over by retired Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi of the Church of Uganda. Speaking ahead of the event, Justice Mike Chibita, president of the BSU,…
Businessman Allan Tayebwa has officially assumed diplomatic status as Uganda’s Honorary Consul to Dominica in the Caribbean. His appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the line ministry responsible for Uganda’s diplomatic relations. He was ushered in at the ministry headquarters by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, who urged him…
The 2026 Corporate Games have officially been launched, with at least 50 companies already confirming their participation. This year’s edition will begin on March 15 at ISBAT University in Kampala. A total of 19 sports disciplines will be contested, including swimming, soccer, netball and volleyball. A marathon will be held separately on October 11 and…
The Amnesty Commission has urged Ugandans still living in exile over crimes related to insurgency to return home and formally apply for amnesty. The commission said those seeking pardon should follow the established legal framework under the Amnesty Act to ensure a smooth return and peaceful reintegration into society. Since 1986, the commission has pardoned…
Winnie Byanyima has accused President Museveni of ordering Lubaga Cathedral not to hold a special Mass that had been organised to pray for her detained husband, Dr. Kizza Besigye, and other political prisoners. The mass, which had been organised by Dr. Besigye’s family, was scheduled to take place at Lubaga Cathedral today (Monday, February 23)…
Butabika Hospital, Uganda’s main mental referral facility, has revealed a sharp rise in cases of mental illness, warning that the country is facing a growing mental health crisis. The 2025 State of Uganda Population Report indicates that one in every four Ugandans is affected by a mental health condition. Speaking at the launch of the…
Traders operating in various buildings in Kampala have called on President Museveni to personally intervene in their longstanding disputes with their landlords, whom they accuse of irregularly hiking rent, thus affecting their businesses. The appeal follows a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kampala, which brought together commercial landlords and traders to…
President Museveni has appealed to religious leaders across the country to continue preaching the gospel of peace, harmony and reconciliation in the aftermath of the 2026 general elections. In a message read on his behalf by his envoy for Buganda region, Mukasa Ssewava, the president said religious leaders had played a pivotal role in discouraging…
Speaker Anita Among has said she is committed to spearheading dialogue with opposition leaders to foster harmony and improve working relations with the government. Among said efforts would be made to engage opposition politicians, particularly those currently in detention, with a view to resolving what she described as politically driven tensions. “We shall attempt to…
The minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda has said she is ready to work with Kampala lord mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo, calling for unity and cooperation after the election period. “You always know me as a person who works with everyone irrespective of the political party somebody is subscribed to. I know Eng Balimwezo very well and…
Emmanuel Sserunjogi, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has retained his seat as mayor of Kawempe Division after defeating the ruling NRM flag bearer, Farouk Buliime, in the just-concluded local government elections. According to results announced by the Kawempe Division returning officer, Jennifer Kobusingye, Sserumjogi polled 23,718 votes, while Buliime garnered 18,485 votes. However, the…
President Museveni has dismissed a Daily Monitor article that claimed Uganda has achieved nothing in the last 40 years under the National Resistance Movement (NRM), describing the assertion as false and misleading. Museveni made the remarks today while addressing supporters during celebrations to mark the 40th Liberation Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. He…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has outlined its key achievements ahead of its 40th Liberation Day celebrations scheduled for Monday, January 26, at Kololo Independence Grounds. This year’s celebrations will be held under the theme, “Tribute to the patriots who ushered in fundamental change.” Addressing the media at the Uganda Media Centre, the minister for…
Security agencies should remain vigilant against any form of vote rigging if Uganda is to hold peaceful elections, Moses Muhangi, an independent candidate for the Kampala Central parliamentary seat, has said. Muhangi told journalists in Kampala today that he had received what he described as “reliable information” about a planned attempt to manipulate votes in…
Sylvia Owori, the chief organiser of the Uganda One Festival, has said the event has significantly boosted Uganda’s arts and creative industry by creating space for creatives to reconnect, collaborate and learn from one another. Owori made the remarks at Kololo Airstrip during the Uganda One Festival last week, an event that brought together artists,…
The ministry of Finance has said Uganda’s economy has remained stable and has not experienced the inflationary spikes that have traditionally characterised past election cycles. Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, attributed this stability to long-term economic reforms that have strengthened fiscal discipline, monetary policy, and macroeconomic management. Speaking on…
First Lady Janet Museveni on Thursday launched the All Women for Museveni campaign at Kololo Independence Grounds, calling on women across the country to use their influence to promote peace and stability ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Addressing thousands of women drawn from different regions, Janet Museveni urged Ugandans to reject election-related violence, warning…
The government will on January 9 introduce a national copyright management system aimed at streamlining Uganda’s arts and creative sector and promoting professionalism among artists. The system will regulate the production and distribution of music and film, with a focus on curbing what authorities describe as immoral content. The minister of state for Gender and…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled more than 20 defectors from the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). The defectors were received at a press conference addressed by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, who dismissed claims that the politicians had been coerced or bribed to join the ruling…
The Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has called for peaceful conduct by all political actors ahead of the 2026 general elections, scheduled for January 15. In his New Year message, Byabakama urged candidates at all levels to avoid actions that could undermine peace, including tribal sentiments, personal abuse of opponents and incitement to…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has defended its record in the health sector, saying it is one of the areas where Uganda has registered significant progress under the party’s leadership. Speaking at a joint press conference at the NRM party secretariat, the minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, said government has made heavy investments…
Fiona Nakku, a candidate for the position of Workers’ MP (Female) has launched her campaign manifesto, pledging to prioritise the rights and welfare of workers if elected to parliament. Nakku said her platform focuses on addressing long-standing challenges faced by workers, including low pay, weak labour protection and poor working conditions. She said she would…
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, in partnership with Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), has launched a nationwide creative and cultural initiative dubbed the “Uganda One Festival,” slated for January 8 and 9, 2026. The national festival is expected to bring together thousands of creatives, performers, entrepreneurs, innovators and cultural leaders from across the…
The government has launched a formal operation to reclaim land that is illegally occupied by members of the public, with the exercise set to cover at least 16 major cities, towns and municipalities across the country. The operation will take place in areas including Jinja, Mbale, Soroti, Gulu, Fort Portal and other urban centres where…
The Natural Chemotherapeutic Research Institute (NCRI) has called for the full operationalisation of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act, saying it would strengthen Uganda’s herbal medicine sub-sector and eliminate harmful practices by unregulated practitioners. Speaking to the media at the Uganda Media Centre ahead of the Traditional Herbal Medicine Exhibition scheduled for December 16–17 at…
Uganda’s security forces have kicked off activities to mark the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary with a community general cleaning exercise in Nakawa Division. Bugolobi Market and parts of Kasokoso were the first beneficiaries as troops from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Police Force cleared trenches, cleaned roads and collected…
Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) president Jimmy Akena has described the 2026 general elections as “a totally unfair game”, accusing state security agencies of violently targeting supporters of opposition candidates and undermining the credibility of the polls. Speaking at a press conference in Kampala today, Akena said the political climate ahead of the elections has been…
St Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK), one of Uganda’s most prestigious boys’ schools, has honoured several of its former students during an annual awards dinner organised by the St Mary’s College Kisubi Old Boys Association (SMACKOBA). The event, held on Friday evening at Hotel Africana, brought together hundreds of alumni from different generations, many of whom…
The Ruparelia Foundation has donated food items and mattresses to vulnerable women and children in Kamwokya as part of its annual Christmas outreach to communities living in urban slums. The initiative, which is part of the Ruparelia Group’s corporate social responsibility, also benefited residents of Kisenyi II and Mulago Nsooba. Every year, the group reaches…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has launched a parish-based door-to-door mobilisation strategy with just over a month to the January 15, 2026, elections. The strategy was unveiled at the NRM headquarters by Rose Namayanja, the deputy party secretary general, who said they want to strengthen campaign operations at the lowest levels of the community. Namayanja…
The Bank of Uganda has paid tribute to former governor Dr Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, celebrating his legacy as one of the country’s most influential economic reformers at this year’s memorial lecture held at Makerere University. The event drew several dignitaries from government, academia and the business community. Those in attendance included the current Bank of…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have decried the growing challenges they face in Uganda’s push towards a digital economy, saying the cost of technology and gaps in digital skills continue to hold them back. Uganda has, in recent years, promoted digital transformation as a key driver of economic growth. Yet SMEs, which account for about…
The ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development has stated that there are no confirmed cases of harassment or intimidation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during the ongoing campaigns, but has urged anyone whose rights have been violated to report the matter to the authorities. Hellen Asamo, the minister of state for PWDs, said people…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that at least 21 million Ugandans are expected to take part in the January 15, 2026, general elections. EC said that women account for 53% of the registered voters and men, 47%. Speaking during a press briefing at the commission’s offices in Kampala, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has warned that prostate cancer cases are rising sharply across the country, with Mbarara registering the highest burden. New figures shared by the institute show that the western region, where Mbarara is located, accounts for 18% of all reported prostate cancer cases, the highest proportion nationally. This is followed by…
Cavendish University says it will continue to honour Benjamin Mkapa, the former president of Tanzania and former chancellor of the university, who died five years ago. Mkapa served as Tanzania’s president from 1995 to 2005 and was a renowned politician, diplomat and nationalist who loved his country and the African continent. Every year, the university…
The High Court has set December 11, 2025 as the hearing date in a case filed by traders seeking compensation from businessman Hamis Kiggundu, the developer of Nakivubo Channel, after their businesses were destroyed by flooding. In early November, several traders around the Nakivubo Channel lost goods worth millions of shillings when their shops were…
Watoto Church has unveiled its Christmas programme, led by its annual theatrical production, the Cantata, which will run from 17 to 21 December. The show, which brings together more than 1,000 performers and crew, has become one of the church’s biggest events of the year. At the launch held at Watoto Church on Bombo Road,…
The Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has reported a rise in HIV cases among newborn babies, estimating that about 47,000 infants are affected, despite a general decline in the country’s overall HIV prevalence to 4.9%. The commission has linked the surge to increasing cases of mother-to-child transmission during delivery. Dr Nelson Musoba, the executive director of…
A Ghanaian tourism delegation has arrived in Uganda to meet President Museveni and urge him to support the campaign for a visa-free Africa. The team is led by Ras Mubarak, the campaign leader of the Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign. He told journalists in Kampala today that Africa must move towards abolishing visa restrictions if…
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, has said that National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine is partly to blame for the violent clashes and incidents of police brutality against his supporters. Byabakama said the chaos that occurred in parts of western Uganda this week, including Kiruhura,…
The government has warned that lazy and underperforming permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies will be sacked starting next financial year. The warning was issued by Lucy Nakyobe, the head of public service during a meeting between government agencies and private sector players organized by the Ministry of Finance in Kampala. Nakyobe said her…
Kyambogo University is hosting the 10th International Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa Conference, which began on Tuesday. The three-day event, running from 5th to 7th November 2025, is being held under the theme: ‘Innovative Pathways to Inclusive Education: Towards Advancing Knowledge, Technology and Sustainable Development’. The conference brings together a consortium of seven universities from across the…
Traders in downtown Kampala have dragged businessman Hamis Kiggundu, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to court, seeking justice and compensation for businesses destroyed by heavy rains last Friday. Through their lawyer, Kalule Mpologoma of Luzige, Lubaga, Kavuma & Co. Advocates, the traders want the court to urgently…
