CID, State House Probe Uganda Airlines Over Financial Irregularities
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit have launched investigations into allegations of abuse of office, embezzlement of funds, and false accounting involving officials of Uganda Airlines. The investigations relate to several financial transactions carried out by the national carrier. According to a leaked letter addressed
Why Kadaga and Namuganza Skipped Museveni’s NRM Meeting in Iganga
First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga and State Minister for Lands Persis Namuganza skipped a National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders’ meeting chaired by President Yoweri Museveni in Iganga, citing failure to receive invitations. The two leaders were notably absent from the meeting held at Iganga Secondary School playgrounds, where President
Kiplimo Claims Historic Third Straight World Cross Country Title
For the third edition in a row, Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo claimed the senior men’s title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 on Saturday, finishing ahead of Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi. In doing so, Kiplimo confirmed his status as one of the great distance runners of his generation. The
NUP Mobiliser Habib Buwembo Arrested Ahead of 2026 Elections
Tension is mounting ahead of the 2026 general elections following the arrest of Habib Buwembo, the Head of Mobilisation for the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). Buwembo was taken into custody along with Ronald Katabala and Josephine Nakakembo, police confirmed on Tuesday. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala said
Former Nigeria President Goodluck Leads 84 Election Observers Ahead of Elections
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the country’s general elections. Uganda heads to the polls on January 15, 2026, following the expiration of the five-year term of legislators and the president. Jonathan is leading a team of 84 election observers from the African Union
Museveni Declares two Public Holidays Ahead of General Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16, 2026, as public holidays ahead of the upcoming general elections. Uganda is set to head to the polls on January 15, 2026, in accordance with the Constitution, which mandates that every five years the President and Members of Parliament renew their
US Warns Nationals of Security Risks Ahead of Uganda’s Elections
The US government has issued security alerts to its nationals ahead of Uganda’s elections. Next week, Uganda heads to the polls scheduled for January 15, 2026. The Constitution of Uganda spells out that every five years, the President and Members of Parliament shall renew their mandate, having been elected on
Inside the Shs 16.537 trillion Released for the third Quarter of FY 2025/26
The Ministry of Finance has released Shs 16.537 trillion for the last quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The funds were released by Ramadhan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance and Secretary to the Treasury. the released funds include Wage 2.71 trillion, Non- wage 2.898 trillion, Development
AU Condemns Violence, Media Harassment Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Elections
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) has expressed concern over violations of freedom of expression and access to information in Uganda. Since the kickoff of the 2026 presidential campaigns, there have been reports of violence and deaths of supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). These
Uganda on Track for Middle-Income Status, Economic Growth Continues
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi, has said that Uganda’s economy possesses all the key ingredients to create wealth and prosperity for all Ugandans. He noted that the various economic reforms implemented by the NRM Government over the years have laid a strong foundation for a
