Uganda, Russia ease travel rules for diplomats
Ugandan ministers, diplomats and other government officials travelling to Russia on official business will no longer need visas after Kampala and Moscow signed an agreement waiving visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The agreement is expected to ease official travel between the two countries and strengthen diplomatic
UPDF begins Somalia withdrawal after 19 years of war and sacrifice
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has started withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military operations, marking a turning point in Uganda’s involvement in the fight against the Al-Shabaab militant group. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), announced the start of the
Court nullifies NUP victory, declares NRM’s Kitosi Nakawa councillor
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has gained the Nakawa Division II directly elected councillor seat after a magistrate’s court overturned the election of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Godfrey Luyombya and declared his rival, Emmanuel Kitosi, the rightful winner. In a judgment delivered on October 29, 2026, Nakawa Chief Magistrate
Stanbic oversees Manwa forest restoration in Shs 150m drive for ROOTS
Stanbic Bank is overseeing the planting over 20,000 trees at Manwa Local Forest Reserve in Masaka City as part of efforts to restore the degraded 144 hectare woodland which acts as a vital water catchment area. The initiative is part of a broader programme under the national Running Out of
Musasizi warns against panic buying of dollars as shilling weakens
Finance minister Henry Musasizi has urged Ugandans to stop panic buying of US dollars and avoid speculative foreign exchange transactions driven by rumours, warning that such behaviour could worsen pressure on the shilling. Musasizi made the call while presenting a statement on the state of Uganda’s economy to Parliament, where
Uganda Airlines launches Accra flights to boost trade, tourism
Uganda Airlines has launched flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, in a move expected to strengthen trade, tourism and investment ties between East and West Africa. The new route is the airline’s 18th destination, will operate four times a week, with passengers travelling between the two cities through Lagos, Nigeria.
Muhoozi appoints Munanura UPDF intelligence chief
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brig Oscar Munanura as the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), promoting him to the rank of acting major general. Munanura, who was serving as deputy CDIS, replaces Maj Gen Richard Otto,
UPDF officer, two others charged over alleged Shs13bn gold scam
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and two other suspects have been charged before the General Court Martial over allegations that they defrauded an investor of $2.4 million (about Shs13 billion) in a purported gold deal. The suspects, identified as Maj Nicholas Ntakirwa, also known as Gen James, Mohammed
Cabinet reverses City Square redevelopment plan over heritage status
Cabinet has reversed a proposal to redevelop Kampala’s City Square, formally known as Constitution Square, citing the site’s protected heritage status and the need to preserve its historical significance. Minister for Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance Justine Kasule Lumumba said the decision means the proposed redevelopment will not
One dead, 25 rescued in Wakiso church building collapse
One person has died and 25 others have been rescued after a building under construction at Holy City Church, Brother Ronnies Ministries, collapsed in Bwerenga, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso district. The deceased has been identified as Lukwago Francis, a builder who was working at the construction site when the structure
