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
NRM Youth Threaten to Boycott Presidential Polls Over Unreleased Funds
As the country gears up for the presidential elections, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Youth Council has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to party leaders following their failure to release Shs 3.6 billion to facilitate the council’s activities. The ultimatum was issued at Sheron Hotel in Makerere-Kikoni, where leaders vowed
Why Maduro’s arrest should alarm African States
By Dedan Kimathi Thirty-five years after the United States kidnapped or rather, extracted, Panama’s General Manuel Noriega in a daring raid to face drug-related charges, El Diablo (Satan), as many Spanish speaking leftist leaders have long branded the self-appointed Policeman of the World, has returned, bigger and brasher, to South America’s political theatre. This
Two Arrested for Impersonating NIRA Officials in Kampala
It was a typical day at the Kampala Central Division Office: long lines, The National Identification & Registration Authority (NIRA) staff moving between counters to maintain order, and citizens waiting patiently to collect their cards during the ongoing mass enrolment and renewal exercise. But behind the routine, a scheme was
UCC Clarifies Starlink and Airtel Africa Partnership
By Nyombi Thembo Recent public comments attributed to me have given the impression that Starlink is to launch direct-to-consumer services in Uganda this week, in partnership with Airtel Uganda. While this interpretation is understandable due to the excitement around satellite technology, it is not accurate. Therefore, it is important to
Court dismisses petition against LoP Joel Ssenyonyi, other candidates
The court has dismissed a pre-election petition appeal filed against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, and seven other respondents, including the Electoral Commission. The ruling, delivered by Justice Collins Acellam, brings to a close a legal challenge that sought to nullify the nominations of several candidates contesting
Inside the Shs 28 Billion Revolving Fund for Uganda’s Arts Industry
Uganda’s creative sector has, for many years, demonstrated immense potential as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and cultural diplomacy. The music, film, fashion, visual arts, crafts, digital content, publishing, and performing arts subsectors have not only shaped national identity but also created livelihoods for millions of Ugandans, particularly
