Government Tables Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
Museveni: I Will Not Line Behind Any Candidate in NRM Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has stated that he will not line behind any candidate in the upcoming National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections for the Local Council I (LCI) chairperson flag-bearer. In a message to NRM members ahead of the intra-party elections and the verification of the national voters’ register, Museveni called
Ofwono Opondo Resigns, Set to Hand Over Office on Monday
Ofwono Opondo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has officially resigned, announcing his intention to join elective politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. “For the avoidance of doubt, I will be handing in my resignation letter to the Uganda Media Centre tomorrow. I will officially hand over
Easter festivities: Museveni Reflects on Hard Work, Morality, and Spiritual Growth
President Yoweri Museveni has commended Uganda’s security forces for ensuring peaceful Easter celebrations across the country, particularly during the Good Friday processions marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, the President also congratulated Christian believers for their commitment during the 40-day Lenten fast and for the peaceful
