Sebwato arrives on a bicycle, EC Dismisses his Presidential Bid
The Electoral Commission has rejected the nomination forms of presidential aspirant Ivan Sebwato after he failed to meet the minimum requirement of 9,800 endorsement signatures from at least 98 districts across Uganda. Sebwato, a teacher by profession, made headlines after arriving at the Electoral Commission headquarters on a bicycle, drawing
UPDF kills Key Al-Shabaab Commander in Somalia
Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have eliminated a key Al-Shabaab commander during a successful operation in the Lower Shabelle region. Osman Hussein Bune Amiir, widely known as the general commander of Al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle, was killed in a tactical ambush conducted near
Mbale City hostels blamed as HIV cases rise among students
Students in Mbale City have been advised to abstain from unprotected sex as hostels in the city are being said to be the contributing factor to the rising spread of HIV/AIDS. Health educators say men in the city target female students living in the hostels that have no school control.
Gov’t Offers Amnesty to domestic Tax payers
In a move that could redefine the relationship between taxpayers and the state, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), under the Ministry of Finance, has rolled out what it’s calling a final waiver on all accumulated interest and penalties for domestic tax arrears. Marketed as a relief measure for businesses still
Police Raises Reward in Hunt for Killers of Entebbe elderly Couple
The Uganda Police Force has increased the cash reward to Shs 60 million for credible information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in the brutal murder of an elderly couple in Entebbe in July. Speaking to the media, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, one of the lead spokespersons for the investigation,
Kira Municipality: Musisi Eyes Ssemujju’s Seat in 2026 Race
Human rights lawyer Counsel George Musisi has faced the vetting panel at the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Makerere-Kavule, expressing his ambition to carry the party’s flag for Kira Municipality in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Musisi is seeking to unseat incumbent MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, a prominent figure in
“Is not in our custody”, Police Denies Holding Sam Mugumya
The Uganda Police Force has denied holding opposition activist Sam Mugumya, joining the military in distancing itself from the circumstances surrounding his mysterious disappearance. Responding to questions about Mugumya’s whereabouts, police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke stated that, to his knowledge, the activist is not in their custody. “I am the spokesperson
National Cooperative Conference 2025 Set for this week in Kampala
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to grace the National Cooperative Conference 2025, organised by the Uganda Cooperative Alliance [UCA]. The high-level event will take place on Thursday at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. According to UCA General Secretary Ivan Asiimwe, the conference will be held under the theme: “Driving
PFF Courts Gen Muntu Over Lack of Suitable Presidential Candidate
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has announced that it will not field a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections. The announcement was made by the party’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Ssemujju. PFF is currently in talks with the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) to agree
EC Unveils Official Symbols for Political Parties and Independent Candidates Ahead of 2026 Polls
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the symbols for 27 registered political parties and 20 designated symbols for independent candidates, setting the stage for Uganda’s 2026 General Elections. This development marks a crucial step in the country’s multiparty democratic process, guided by the Political Parties and Organizations Act of
