US envoy Popp exits after brief tour, leaves imprint on health, trade programmes
US envoy Popp exits after brief tour, leaves imprint on health, trade programmes The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William Wayne Popp, is set to depart following the conclusion of his tour of duty later this month. Popp has served as U.S. ambassador to Uganda since September 2023, when he
New Parliament: 555 MPs to be sworn in next week
At least 555 Members of Parliament are expected to be sworn in following the expiry of the five-year term of the 11th Parliament, which began in 2021. In January, Uganda went to the polls to elect the President and Members of Parliament who will serve in the 12th Parliament, which
Ex Minister Kuteesa Loses Court Bid in Land Dispute
The High Court in Masaka has dismissed an application by Kuteesa Sam Kahamba seeking to compel Alice Nambooze Osaga to deposit security for costs in an ongoing land dispute. In her ruling, Fatuma Nanziri Bwanika held that the application lacked sufficient legal basis and would unjustly hinder the respondent’s right
Bank of Uganda Break In: Five Officers Arrested
At least five police officers have been arrested in connection with the break in at the heavily guarded headquarters of the Bank of Uganda in Kampala. The officers who were on duty that are being held at Railway Police station. According to sources, the officers’ phones were confiscated pending investigations
Museveni Hails Passage of Controversial Sovereignty Bill
President Yoweri Museveni has praised ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislators for passing the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. Parliament passed the bill on Tuesday after adopting the committee report and completing clause by clause consideration, following weeks of heated debate and scrutiny. The legislation, tabled on April 15,
Museveni raises Hajj funding, backs 150 pilgrims
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has increased government support to Muslim pilgrims, sponsoring 150 Ugandans for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The development marks an expansion from the usual 100 beneficiaries, in a move officials say is aimed at widening access to one of Islam’s most important
Gov’t suspends Nile Star Operations over Nwoya crash
The Ministry of Works and Transport has suspended the operations of Nile Star Bus Limited for 30 days following a fatal road crash in Nwoya District that left at least seven people dead on May 4, 2026. The suspension, which takes effect today at 6pm, was announced by the State
Parliament passes Sovereignty Bill after heated debate
Parliament has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 after adopting the committee report and completing clause by clause consideration, capping weeks of intense debate over the proposed law. The bill, tabled on April 15, 2026 by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, has drawn sharp reactions from lawmakers,
NRM Caucus Backs Sovereignty Bill Amid Rising Criticism
Members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus have resolved to support the controversial Sovereignty Bill. The bill, tabled on April 15, 2026 by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, has since sparked intense debate among lawmakers, legal experts, civil society organisations and academia. It was subsequently
Parliament Set for Showdown on Sovereignty Bill After Committee Report
Parliament is set to debate the controversial Sovereignty Bill following the completion and adoption of a joint committee report over the weekend. The parliamentary committees on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and Defence met at Speke Resort Munyonyo to finalise the report after weeks of scrutiny and stakeholder engagement. The process
