
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

Buganda Kingdom Backs High Sound for Children in Online Safety Drive for Ugandan Children
In a significant step toward safeguarding Uganda’s children in the digital age, the Buganda Kingdom has formally pledged its support to High Sound for Children (HSC), a local non-profit dedicated to promoting online safety and Amplifying voices of children through media. The announcement came during a courtesy visit by the

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

Hajji Ntale Urges Calm as Butambala FC Protests Chaotic Draw with Singo
The Chairman of Butambala FC, Hajji Adam Golooba Ntale, has called for calm and patience among his players after chaos erupted during their recent match against Singo FC, which ended in a controversial 1-1 draw in Singo. The drama unfolded during Masaza Cup, the Buganda Kingdom Football Tournament when Butambala

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

Survey: Majority of NRM Delegates Endorse Todwong, Namyalo Leadership
A recent nationwide survey conducted by Public Opinions, a leading research and public awareness firm, has revealed that a significant majority of National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates are satisfied with the leadership of party Secretary General Richard Todwong and the head of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Hadijah

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