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
President Museveni Submits Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 General Elections
President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, has officially returned his nomination forms to the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of the 2026 general elections. The forms were delivered by NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, accompanied by other senior party leaders. This development comes just a day after
Museveni Honours Aga Khan V with Pearl of Africa Medal
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has awarded His Highness Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa (Grand Master), Uganda’s highest civilian honour in recognition of his contribution to national development through education and healthcare. The award was presented during the official launch of
Inside Uganda’s innovative armored firefighting vehicle
President Yoweri Museveni has introduced a prototype for an all-terrain, armored firefighting vehicle named the “Muliro,” also known as the “Moto Eater,” designed specifically to combat wildfires in remote and hard-to-access locations. The unveiling took place at State House, Entebbe, with diplomats from the United States, European Union, and Russia
Parliament Names a Rhino, Pledges Shs 35M
The Parliament of Uganda has contributed Shs 35.1 million towards rhino conservation efforts and named one of the rhinos “Kira” during a plenary session held this week. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among made the announcement, pledging the funds on behalf of Parliament as part of the upcoming Rhino Naming Ceremony
Bobi Wine returns nomination forms ahead of 2026 Presidential Race
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has formally submitted presidential nomination forms to the Electoral Commission, marking the official start of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (aka Bobi Wine) bid for the presidency in the upcoming 2026 General Election. NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya confirmed that the party successfully gathered the required
Archbishop Kaziimba Tips Development Officers on Politics and Integrity
The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has today officially opened a four-day capacity building and training workshop for Diocesan Household and Community Transformation (HCT) Coordinators at Lweza Training and Conference Centre. HCT Directorate is the social-economic development arm of the Church of
Court Charges Mufumbiro and Sauda Madada Over Unlawful Drilling
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has charged National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro and Sauda Madaada with unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses. The two join a group of seven other NUP members, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, the
