The Government of Uganda has officially kicked off the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters at Lweza. This major development is set to transform how elections are planned, managed, and secured across the country. For the past few years, the EC has been operating without a permanent home. After vacating its former…
Tragedy unfolded on the afternoon of Monday, 29th July 2025, when a Uganda Cranes team bus was involved in a fatal road accident along the Northern Bypass near Kisasi Flyover, Kampala. According to Kira Road Police, the accident occurred at approximately 3:00 PM and involved a CAF-registered King Long Bus—orange in color and bearing registration…
Ugandan politics has taken a dramatic turn as Kimanya-Kabonera MP, Abed Bwanika, launched a strong attack against Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Bwanika, once an ally of Bobi Wine, now says he regrets ever calling him “Mr. President” and accuses him of having a hidden…
As excitement builds for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, Uganda is stepping up in a big way to welcome the continent’s top football talent. Entebbe International Airport is now fully prepared to receive teams, officials, and guests, with a special arrival booth set up just for CHAN. This year’s tournament, co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya,…
In the early morning hours of Sunday, July 27th, 2025, residents of Mukono and Wakiso districts were shaken by a series of coordinated violent robberies carried out by an armed gang. Wielding pangas, the criminals began their attacks around 3:00 AM in Nabweru, a village in Goma Division, Mukono District. Moving swiftly and under cover…
At least 40 Christians were killed in a heartbreaking and brutal attack at a Catholic church in Komanda, a town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The attack happened during a Sunday night prayer vigil, between July 26 and 27. What was meant to be a peaceful moment of worship turned into a night…
The Electoral Commission has officially launched a crucial phase of the 2025/2026 General Elections Roadmap — the elections for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees at Municipality and City Division levels. This marks an important opportunity for citizens, especially Youth, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and Older Persons, to influence decisions that shape their communities. Campaigns for…
The Uganda Police Force has officially confirmed that the two firearms used in the recent, high-profile Masaka coffee robbery were police-issued weapons. This admission has sparked widespread concern among the public regarding the accountability and weapon security within the force. Speaking to journalists at Police Headquarters in Naguru, police spokesperson Kitumwa Rusoke acknowledged that the…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to hold a crucial national conference that could define Uganda’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 general elections. According to an official notice, the 1st Meeting of the 4th National Conference of the NRM will take place from 27th to 28th August 2025 at the Kololo Independence Ceremonial…
Uganda has taken a major step forward in improving how government money is planned, spent, and tracked. On July 24, 2025, the government launched a new Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Strategy that will run from July 2025 to June 2030. The main goal is to grow the country’s economy and make public services like…
