Electoral Commission Begins Hearing Nomination Petitions
The Electoral Commission (EC) has commenced hearings for petitions filed by candidates who were denied nomination for district chairperson, mayoral, and councillor positions. According to the EC, a total of 60 petitions were submitted following the conclusion of the nomination process last week. The hearings are being presided over by
Museveni Honours Aga Khan V with Pearl of Africa Medal
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has awarded His Highness Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa (Grand Master), Uganda’s highest civilian honour in recognition of his contribution to national development through education and healthcare. The award was presented during the official launch of
Inside Uganda’s innovative armored firefighting vehicle
President Yoweri Museveni has introduced a prototype for an all-terrain, armored firefighting vehicle named the “Muliro,” also known as the “Moto Eater,” designed specifically to combat wildfires in remote and hard-to-access locations. The unveiling took place at State House, Entebbe, with diplomats from the United States, European Union, and Russia
NSSF Earnings Hit Shs 3.52 Trillion as Assets Surge to Shs 26 Trillion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced that its total earnings for the Financial Year ending June 30, 2025, rose to Shs 3.52 trillion, marking an 11% increase from Shs 3.2 trillion the previous year. Member contributions also hit a new record, rising by over 10% from Shs 1.93
Parliament Names a Rhino, Pledges Shs 35M
The Parliament of Uganda has contributed Shs 35.1 million towards rhino conservation efforts and named one of the rhinos “Kira” during a plenary session held this week. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among made the announcement, pledging the funds on behalf of Parliament as part of the upcoming Rhino Naming Ceremony
Bobi Wine returns nomination forms ahead of 2026 Presidential Race
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has formally submitted presidential nomination forms to the Electoral Commission, marking the official start of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (aka Bobi Wine) bid for the presidency in the upcoming 2026 General Election. NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya confirmed that the party successfully gathered the required
Centenary Bank pledges increased support for Ugandan SMEs
Centenary Bank Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering Ugandan Small and Medium Enterprises [SMEs], emphasising that they are central to the country’s economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction, particularly among women and youth. Kasi acknowledged that access to affordable financing continues to be a
Archbishop Kaziimba Tips Development Officers on Politics and Integrity
The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has today officially opened a four-day capacity building and training workshop for Diocesan Household and Community Transformation (HCT) Coordinators at Lweza Training and Conference Centre. HCT Directorate is the social-economic development arm of the Church of
More Ugandans Now Prefer Data to Voice Calls
Airtel Uganda’s latest financial results reveal a clear trend: more Ugandans are choosing data over traditional voice calls—a shift that’s rapidly reshaping the country’s telecom landscape. In its half-year report for the period ending June 30, 2025, Airtel posted a 30.4% increase in data revenue, reaching Shs 525.7 billion, and
Court Charges Mufumbiro and Sauda Madada Over Unlawful Drilling
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has charged National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro and Sauda Madaada with unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses. The two join a group of seven other NUP members, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, the
