Museveni Names Karangwa Senior Presidential Advisor
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Moses Karangwa Kalisa as Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Duties. The appointment was confirmed by the Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, following a letter issued by Stephen Opio Okiror on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Real Madrid Sack Alonso, Appoint Álvaro Arbeloa as Head Coach
Real Madrid has announced the end of its collaboration with head coach Xabi Alonso, bringing his tenure at the helm of the club’s first team to a close. In a statement published on its official website, the Merengue club confirmed that it had reached a mutual agreement with the former Spanish
Gov’t suspends Chapter Four Uganda over national security
The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO Bureau) has suspended the operating permit of human rights organisation Chapter Four Uganda with immediate effect. The suspension follows alleged intelligence reports indicating that the organisation is engaged in activities deemed prejudicial to national security. “In the execution of this mandate, the NGO
2026 Elections: How the president elect will be declared
The Electoral Commission will declare the winner of the presidential election within 48 hours after polling ends, chairperson Simon Byabakama has said. Byabakama told journalists on Monday, January 12, 2026, that results will first be announced at district tally centres before being transmitted to the national tally centre in Lubowa,
At Last: Besigye Backs Bobi Wine’s Candidature Ahead of Elections
Four-time former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has officially endorsed the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, ahead of the Thursday elections. Besigye’s endorsement comes just four days before the national polls. Uganda is set to head to the polls on January
dfcu Bank Takes the Weight Off School Fees with New Nationwide Campaign
dfcu Bank has launched a nationwide Back-to-School campaign dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, an integrated education financing initiative designed to ease the financial pressure of school fees for parents and guardians, while strengthening cash flow and operational resilience for education institutions as the first school term begins. The reopening of
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
