Speaker Among: My Role as Speaker Necessitates a Seat at CEC
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially kicked off its internal elections, seeking to elect leaders who will steer the party over the next five years. While several leadership positions are up for grabs, the race for the Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) has drawn particular attention due to
EC Confirms 27 Recognized Political Parties Ahead of 2026 General Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released an updated register of political parties legally recognized in Uganda, confirming 27 parties as cleared to operate and participate in the upcoming 2026 general elections. In a statement, the EC said the register update was conducted in accordance with the Political Parties and
Bishop Banja Sends Parish Priest on Forced Leave Over Legal Advice to Canon Gitta
Rev. Benjamin Kusaasira Ssewanyana, the parish priest of St. Barnabas Mbuya Church, has raised concerns after being sent on forced leave earlier this month, reportedly on the orders of Bishop Moses Banja. In a letter addressed to the St. Barnabas Mbuya Church Council, Rev. Ssewanyana explained that he was instructed
Court Closes Door on Bitature’s Legal Delay Strategy in $10M Debt Battle
In a major blow to businessman Patrick Bitature, the Court of Appeal has rejected what critics are calling a calculated legal move to stall the sale of six prime properties including the upscale Protea Skyz Hotel used as collateral for a ballooning $10 million loan taken a decade ago. Simba Properties and
Kadaga Clashes With Speaker Among Over NRM Vice Chair Post
Tensions ran high during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on Saturday as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga delivered a fiery speech opposing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s bid for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). In an emotionally charged address, Kadaga accused
Inside Uganda’s Silent Job Market: Bribes, Sex, and Shattered Dreams
A new report jointly published by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) at Makerere University has peeled back the curtain on a dark and largely unspoken reality: the price of a government job in Uganda can be your savings, your dignity or both. The study, “An Assessment
Seven Charged Over Attempt to grab Kabaka’s Land in Kaazi
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has formally charged seven individuals accused of attempting to illegally seize 120 acres of land at Kaazi, a historic and contested site leased to the Uganda Scouts Association, but legally owned by the Kabaka of Buganda. The suspects—Barugahare Mujuni Patrick (70), Butumbwire Stephen (70), Mugisha
Anti-Corruption Court Extends Summons for Prof. Balunywa Over Irregular Appointments
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has extended criminal summons against Professor Wasswa Balunywa, the former Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), to September 2, 2025, following a submission from his legal team citing ill health. Prof. Balunywa was expected to appear before court on Wednesday, after being served with
Gov’t Confirms Uganda-U.S. Deal to Receive Deported Migrants
The Ugandan government has officially confirmed a bilateral agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants, most of whom are African and Asian nationals who sought asylum along the U.S.-Mexico border. The deal was confirmed by Vincent Bagiire, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement
Entebbe International Airport Records Busiest Month Ever
Entebbe International Airport recorded its busiest month on record in July 2025, with 230,577 passengers passing through its gates, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). UCAA spokesperson Vianney Luggya described the milestone as the highest monthly traffic the airport has ever achieved. The breakdown reveals 119,127 arrivals and
