Inside Trump, Museveni and Bobi Wine’s ‘Zoom Meeting’ Over Uganda’s Political Dispute
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly chaired a high-level virtual meeting between President-elect Yoweri Museveni and opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in an attempt to resolve Uganda’s ongoing political tensions. The alleged meeting comes two weeks after Bobi Wine reportedly
Inside Shs 376.2 Billion U.S. Digital Health Infrastructure to Uganda
In a landmark ceremony at the Ministry of Health on March 31, the United States Government officially transferred over $100 million (Shs 376.2 billion) worth of digital health infrastructure to Uganda. The handover includes digital platforms, data systems, computing equipment, and key personnel to strengthen Uganda’s health security and national
UEDCL Records Shs1.71 Trillion Revenue After Power Distribution Takeover
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has reported a strong operational and financial rebound in its first year of managing the country’s electricity distribution network, posting Shs1.71 trillion in revenue as it stabilised a system inherited from private operators. The performance comes a year after government repossessed the electricity distribution
Court Orders Equity Bank to Pay Shs126.8m Over Botched Trade Deal
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Equity Bank to pay Shs126.8 million to Sanstar Bio-Polymers Limited for negligently releasing shipping documents without securing payment in a failed international trade transaction. The dispute stems from a 2016 deal in which Mukwano Industrial Suppliers Limited ordered 72 metric tonnes
Police Log Fewer Crimes in 2025 as Cases Fall by 10%
Uganda Police registered at least 196,405 criminal cases in 2025, marking a 10.2 per cent decline from the 218,715 cases recorded in 2024, according to the latest annual crime report. The report, released on Monday by Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba, points to a notable reduction in overall crime,
New Sovereignty Bill Draws Comparisons to Previous NGO Funding Measures
Parliament is under renewed scrutiny following the introduction of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2025, legislation aimed at strengthening Uganda’s control over foreign influence and asserting national autonomy. Backed by members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, the bill seeks to ensure that foreign resources and activities
Standard Chartered Loses Bid to Recover Shs 100 Million
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Standard Chartered Bank seeking to recover Shs 100 million from Wilfred Bugingo. The dispute stems from a 2017 appeal in which the bank challenged a High Court decision ordering it to pay Bugingo Shs 100 million in exemplary damages. However, the
“Justice Dies in Darkness” — Ssenyonyi Blasts Court Media Ban
There was commotion at Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court after the media was barred from using cameras and mobile phones during proceedings involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The group includes NUP Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, head of former presidential
Gen Muhoozi Ousts Top Intelligence Officer, Orders Arrests of two Senior Commanders
In a dramatic shakeup within Uganda’s defence hierarchy, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has fired Brigadier Abdul Rugumayo, the Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, sending ripples through the country’s military establishment. The move comes amid a wave of uncertainty, as two other senior officers, including General
CAF Report Exposes Shortfalls in Uganda’s AFCON 2027 Plans
Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have come under renewed scrutiny after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flagged major gaps in stadium infrastructure and support facilities. A recent CAF inspection report indicates that none of the country’s proposed venues currently meets the required Category 4
