Museveni: Uganda’s Security Forces Strengthen Operations Against Terror attacks and Crime
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that at least 992 rounds of assorted ammunition and several firearms have been recovered over the past year. He made this announcement during the State of the Nation Address. Providing an update on the country’s security situation, President Museveni noted that overall, Uganda remains calm
Museveni Faults Muslims Over Reluctance to Develop Martyrs Site in Namugongo
President Yoweri Museveni has criticized the Muslim community for their limited participation in Martyrs Day celebrations, despite the historical significance of Muslims who were killed for their faith. The Uganda Martyrs include 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican converts to Christianity who were executed between January 31, 1885, and January 27,
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
President Museveni hails Parliament for Passing UPDF Amendment Bill
President Yoweri Museveni has commended Members of Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. On Tuesday, Parliament passed the bill, which seeks to revise military laws in response to a Supreme Court ruling from January 2025 that prohibited the trial of civilians in military courts.
Deported Ugandan Ambassador Declines New Posting, Reaffirms UPC Loyalty
Joy Ruth Acheng, the former Ugandan High Commissioner to Canada and former Woman MP for Kole District, has publicly declared that she has never been a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Acheng was expelled from Canada in September 2024, after being declared persona non grata on
Museveni Commissions Shs 53 billion Road Projects in Kasese
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned road infrastructure projects worth Shs 53 billion in Kasese Municipality, under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program. During his visit to the Rwenzori sub-region, the President also promoted the Parish Development Model (PDM), describing it as a transformative strategy to integrate all
South Sudan: What if Uganda hadn’t intervened
By Ambassador Henry Mayega It’s the most tantalizing “what if” Uganda hadn’t intervened to stop the most recent fall out between President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and his VP, Riek Machar. Africa’s and the world’s youngest country has, over the years, been engulfed in bouts of unrest; the years
Former Minister Sam Kutesa Survives Throat Cancer, Builds Shs 3 billion Church
President Yoweri Museveni has officially commissioned the newly built All Saints Church, a Shs 3 billion project funded by former Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa. Kutesa constructed the church in fulfillment of a promise he made after surviving throat cancer. “I commissioned the newly built All Saints Church. I thank
2026 Election: Mawejje Announces Bid to Challenge President Museveni
Francis Mawejje has officially declared his intention to run against President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming 2026 general elections. Mawejje, a boda-boda rider and graduate in International Relations and Diplomacy from Cavendish University, made the announcement earlier today. At 30 years old, Mawejje says he is stepping into the race
Museveni drops Katabazi, names Mugyenyi as New Director General of ISO
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Arthur Mugyenyi as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO). The appointment was confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, the Special Presidential Assistant for Press and Mobilization at the Office of the President. “His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen (Rtd)
