Nalukoola Files Notice of Appeal After Court Voids Kawempe North Seat
City lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola is set to appeal the High Court ruling that nullified his election as Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. The High Court annulled Nalukoola’s election following a petition filed by Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi challenged the outcome of the
NIRA Rolls Out Mass Enrolment and Renewal of 33 Million National IDs
The government has commenced the nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards, extending services to the parish level across all 146 administrative districts. This large-scale operation is part of a broader initiative by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to improve access to national identification services
Museveni, First Lady Apologise for Past Mistakes Against Buganda
President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni have publicly apologized for mistakes made during their leadership, particularly those affecting the people of Buganda and other regions of Uganda. The apology was delivered during the closing ceremony of a five-day spiritual gathering that began on May 19, 2025, hosted
Church of Uganda donates Relief Items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement
Church of Uganda, through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation (HCT), has flagged off a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District, Ankole Diocese. This humanitarian response comes as part of the Church’s ongoing commitment to supporting refugees fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of
Electoral Commission: We shall not appeal court ruling nullifying Nalukoola’s Election Victory
The Electoral Commission has announced it will not appeal the court ruling that nullified the election of Luyimbazi Nalukoola as Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. Earlier today, the High Court annulled Nalukoola’s election following a petition filed by Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi had
Court nullifies the election of Nalukoola as Kawempe North MP
The High Court in Kampala has annulled the election of Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as MP for Kawempe Division North. The nullifying of Nalukoola’s election follows a petitioned filed by Faridah Nambi, the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi challenged the outcome of the parliamentary by-election for Kawempe Division North held on
Reach A Hand Uganda Launches GN Trybe to Empower the Next Generation
Over the weekend, Reach A Hand Uganda launched the GN Trybe, a community of empowered young people. GN Trybe, short for Generation Now Trybe, is a community for the Gen Z (1997–2012) and Gen Alpha (2013–2015). It is a youth-centered behavioral change communication initiative designed to respond to the evolving
UPDF Suspends Defence Cooperation with Germany Over Ambassador Schauer
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has suspended all ongoing defence and military cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany following allegations against German Ambassador to Uganda, Mathias Schauer. According to Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, the suspension stems from reports that Ambassador Schauer has
Four Flying Squad Officers Remanded Over Shs 380m Gold Robbery
On Friday, the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court remanded four police officers attached to the Flying Squad Unit at Kireka Police Barracks for allegedly robbing businessman John Vian Tumukunde of one kilogram of gold valued at over Shs 380 million, along with $1,000 in cash. The suspects include; Detective Superintendent James Besigye
Armoured Vehicles to Enhance UPDF Response in Somalia
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has donated two Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU XI) in Somalia. The vehicles were officially handed over by UNSOS Chief Transport Officer, Manon Richard, who praised the
