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Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba joined African heads of state in Gabon for the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations and held private talks with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
A prosecution witness has told the High Court that a hidden camera inside a power bank was used to record meetings in which Dr Kizza Besigye allegedly discussed plans to acquire weapons and overthrow the government. The treason trial is proceeding with Besigye tried in absentia.
Parliament has approved the deployment of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces contingent to the Gaza Strip as part of the proposed International Stabilisation Force. The move follows a request channelled through US President Donald Trump’s emissaries and is seen as carrying both security and diplomatic significance.
The bail hearing of NUP Deputy President for Buganda, Hon Muwanga Kivumbi, has been adjourned to 25 August 2026. The prosecution is also seeking to stop live coverage of the court proceedings.
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has urged Eastern African countries to build military independence and reduce reliance on external support. He made the call while opening the 36th Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Standby Force in Kampala
President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday swore in three ministers at State House Entebbe: Ambassador Adonia Ayebare as Foreign Affairs Minister, Shartsi Kutesa Musherure as State Minister for Micro-Finance, and Juma Witonze as State Minister for Internal Affairs.
President Yoweri Museveni has rejected the resignation of Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Fauzat Wangadya and instructed her to remain in office. Wangadya revealed this while appearing before Parliament’s COSASE committee.
Officer Cadet Ruhamya Kainerugaba, son of Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and grandson of President Museveni, has graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Fellow Ugandan Andrew Bakira Ruyondo was awarded the International Sword.
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has visited Dr Kizza Besigye at Mulago National Referral Hospital and reported that the veteran opposition leader is steadily recovering. Besigye has been in detention for nearly two years.
President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The visit aims to strengthen Uganda-Tanzania relations.
Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to present the state of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, key achievements and resource requirements for the UPDF.
A prisons officer has informed the High Court that Dr Kizza Besigye remains admitted at Mulago Hospital and cannot appear for his treason trial. The defence has asked that a medical doctor present the health report instead.
NUP Acting President and Manjiya MP John Baptist Nambeshe on Monday officially welcomed nine party supporters who regained their freedom after more than six years in detention. The group was released last week through the Amnesty Commission process.
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday formally presented Ambassador Olara Otunnu as Uganda’s candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. He urged ambassadors of UN Security Council member states to convey Uganda’s endorsement to their governments.
President Yoweri Museveni has strongly rejected journalist Andrew Mwenda’s claims that Stephen Nuwagaba has laid “siege” on State House and security agencies. In a detailed statement, the President describes Nuwagaba as a torture victim he rescued and reaffirms that torture remains immoral and counter-revolutionary.
Buikwe South MP Dr Bayigga Lulume and philosopher-cartoonist Jim Spire Ssentongo have publicly challenged President Yoweri Museveni over the leaked video of long-missing opposition activist Sam Mugumya. Both posts question the continued silence and suffering amid official denials of his detention.
A video shared by NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) purporting to show long-missing opposition activist Sam Mugumya has triggered fresh national and international concern. The footage depicts a frail Mugumya using a walking frame. Security agencies have previously denied holding him.
Inspector General of Government Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala has directed the Clerk to Parliament to immediately interdict Chris Obore and six other senior officials currently facing corruption charges. The order takes effect while their cases remain before the Anti-Corruption Court.
“The three public officials were each sentenced to four years’ imprisonment and will not hold any public office for the next 10 years, while Atoo Rebecca was sentenced to one year in prison.” — Anti-Corruption Unit statement.
“The prosecution of the two officials underscores the IGG’s unwavering resolve to combat corruption and abuse of public office.” — Inspectorate of Government statement.
Uganda’s Parliament Appointments Committee has successfully vetted Hon. Juma Witonze Kisekka, President Yoweri Museveni’s nominee for Minister of State for Internal Affairs. The process, completed on Thursday morning, paves the way for his formal appointment following a swift review of his credentials.
Former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been charged with incitement to violence and remanded to prison after appearing before the Butambala Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The development follows his dramatic reappearance after over two weeks of being missing.
The Judiciary of Uganda has issued revised guidelines for the high profile treason trial of retired Colonel Kizza Besigye and two others. The new rules focus on security screening and access controls as the case resumes amid heightened public interest.
Retired Colonel Kizza Besigye was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after he fainted in the High Court during his ongoing treason trial. Court proceedings were immediately suspended. The incident has once again thrown the spotlight on the prolonged legal battle and the political tensions surrounding the opposition veteran.
In a latest cabinet adjustment, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Hon. Juma Witonze Kisekka (also referred to as Juma Witonze) as the new Minister of State for Internal Affairs. The appointment, announced on July 27, 2026, is pending parliamentary approval, in line with constitutional requirements.
With campaigns closed yesterday (Monday, July 27, 2026) and voting scheduled for today Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Uganda Police Force has issued a strong public reminder to candidates, their supporters, and the general public to uphold peace, lawfulness, and order throughout the Local Council (LC) elections.
In a surprise move that has sparked both excitement and skepticism, Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat and former presidential candidate Dr. Olara Otunnu for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The announcement has ignited fresh debate about Ugandaâs foreign policy ambitions and the timing of this high-profile nomination.
A troubling rift has emerged in the high-profile case of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. While medical experts at Mulago National Referral Hospital have submitted clear written testimony that his deteriorating health âÃÂàhypertension, spinal complications, respiratory issues, and more âÃÂàcannot be adequately managed in prison or even at Mulago, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) appears determined to push back.
Sixteen days after his interception at a Mpigi roadblock, Muwanga Kivumbi's whereabouts remain officially unknown, as police deny holding him and a habeas corpus process unfolds.
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's two-day working visit to Kigali showcases regional military diplomacy, even as domestic concerns over abductions and succession politics intensify.
The High Court is set to rule on Erias Lukwago's bail application on July 30, as his legal team cites a litany of serious health conditions worsened by prolonged detention.
Gen. Moses Ali has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Adjumani, closing days of national mourning that included a lying-in-state at Parliament and tributes from President Museveni.
High Court Justice Collins Acellam orders the CDF and IGP to report within three days on Muwanga Kivumbi's whereabouts, as unconfirmed rumours of torture continue to swirl.
President Museveni and Parliament pay emotional tribute to Gen. Moses Ali as his body is airlifted to Adjumani, ahead of burial tomorrow, Wednesday July 23.
The High Court will hear Erias Lukwago's bail application on July 24, as a Mulago medical report details serious chronic conditions worsened during his remand.
KCCA tells Parliament that businessman Hamis Kiggundu's redevelopment of the Nakivubo drainage channel began before full legal approvals were secured.
The Attorney General clarifies that UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya remains in office despite submitting a resignation letter, as her tenure draws scrutiny over institutional challenges.
Uganda Police Force pledges robust security for upcoming LC1 and Women Council elections, as scrutiny falls on impartiality at the grassroots level.
More than ten days after his re-arrest hours following a court-granted bail, Muwanga Kivumbi's whereabouts remain unknown, fuelling unverified rumours of torture and death.
In a wide-ranging interview with YouTuber Mordecai Muliisa, Bobi Wine addresses accusations of abandoning the struggle, alleged security threats, and moves against Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi.
President Museveni dismisses six Ministry of Works and Transport engineers over persistent delays on the Busega-Mpigi Expressway, a flagship road infrastructure project.
Barely a day after the High Court granted him bail, NUP's Muwanga Kivumbi was seized at a roadblock and has not been seen since ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàraising fresh alarm over judicial independence.
An in-depth look at the Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere anti-corruption tours through Mbale, Bulambuli and Jinja ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàgenuine reform, or high-visibility political theatre?
President Museveni pledges UGX 2 million to each household of Ugandans repatriated from South Africa, part of a wider reintegration package unveiled at Kyankwanzi.
Over 1,100 Ugandans repatriated amid xenophobic violence in South Africa complete orientation and trauma counselling at NALI Kyankwanzi ahead of reintegration into national life.
The family and government release a multi-day burial programme for Gen. Moses Ali, combining religious rites, state honours at Parliament and Kololo, and a final homecoming to Adjumani.
Bobi Wine appoints Manjiya County MP John Baptist Nambeshe as NUP's new Acting President, replacing Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru as the party looks for renewed momentum.
President Museveni holds talks with incoming Nation Media Group majority shareholder Rostam Aziz, as negotiations continue over reopening NTV Uganda, Daily Monitor and other shuttered outlets.
Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, former Second Deputy Prime Minister and one of Uganda's longest-serving public servants, has died at Nakasero Hospital aged 87.
The US State Department maintains its highest-risk travel advisory for Uganda even as the country's Ebola response draws WHO praise ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàan analysis of what's really driving the rating.
Nearing two years in detention since his abduction from Kenya, Dr. Kizza Besigye's treason trial has become a test of judicial independence and political tolerance in Uganda.
DPP formally indicts former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago on misprision of treason charges, a month after his contested arrest at his Wakaliga home.
As his treason case advances to the High Court, Erias Lukwago's legal team is seeking his transfer to India for urgent specialist medical care.
Ministers Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere's anti-corruption tour puts Ankole local leaders on the defensive as a viral video exposes friction over graft.
The High Court treason trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye resumes under tight security, with the court ordering state-funded lawyers after reports of intimidation of the defence team.
Uganda is deepening defence and economic cooperation with China, focused on military training, infrastructure and long-term investment.
Former minister Miria Matembe has been charged with sectarianism and remanded to Luzira Prison, sparking debate on political expression and unity.
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda and Spark TV, triggering condemnation from press freedom advocates at home and abroad.
