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54% of NRM's 2021-26 manifesto so far implemented, says PM Nabbanja

Uganda, April 22 -- The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has revealed that they have achieved at least 54 per cent implementation of their 2021-2026 manifesto commitments as of December 2025.... Read More


Storm disrupts Okello murder trial, judge evacuated

Uganda, April 22 -- Proceedings in the murder trial of Christopher Okello Onyum were on Wednesday abruptly halted after a powerful thunderstorm tore through the makeshift court at Ggaba, sending tents... Read More


No plans to arrest Kyagulanyi upon return - police

Uganda, April 21 -- Police have said they have no plans to arrest National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi upon his return from the United States where he fled to following the Januar... Read More


What the law says when MP-elect dies before swearing in

Uganda, April 21 -- Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama explains what next for Kalangala District after death of incumbent Woman MP, Helen Nakimuli who was re-elected to the 12th... Read More


Operators oppose plan to remove old taxis from Uganda's roads, demand more time

Uganda, April 21 -- Taxi operators in Kampala have asked government to extend a planned crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles, warning that the directive risks disrupting livelihoods and was issued witho... Read More


Whip extension workers to directly reach farmers, RDCs told

Uganda, April 21 -- The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Mr Frank Tumwebaze, has directed Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs)... Read More


MPs ask govt to boost investment in Uganda's health sector

Uganda, April 21 -- A section of outgoing and incoming Members of Parliament has called on government to increase investment in Uganda's health sector, citing persistent gaps in access to quality care... Read More


Bank of Uganda launches three-year pilot to buy domestic gold for reserves

Uganda, April 21 -- The Bank of Uganda has started buying gold mined in the country and will add it to the official foreign exchange reserves, shifting part of the national safety net from dollars and... Read More


Former transport minister Monica Azuba dies

Uganda, April 21 -- Former Works and Transport Minister Monica Azuba Ntege has died, a source familiar with the matter told Monitorlate on Tuesday, marking the passing of the former politician wh... Read More


Neo-colonialism is sabotaging peace in Africa, DRC proves it

Uganda, April 21 -- When the Democratic Republic of Congo bleeds, the world rushes to the language of ceasefires, summits, and emergency diplomacy. It should also reach for a mirror. The war in easter... Read More