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
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
Janet Museveni to Commission UVTAB National Skills Assessment Centre at Kyambogo
The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, is set to commission the newly constructed Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) National Skills Assessment Centre on January 9, 2026, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) reforms. Rising prominently on Kyambogo Hill,
