Overnight Traffic Chaos on Masaka–Mpigi Highway Due to Political Convoys
Hundreds of travelers were forced to spend the night on the Masaka–Mpigi highway after severe traffic congestion caused by road closures for presidential campaign rallies.
Uganda News
Final Ruling: Walukaga Mathias Disqualified from Parliamentary Contest by Court
Uganda's High Court dismisses musician Mathias Walukaga's election petition, upholding his disqualification over an expired academic certificate.
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Hints at Re-Election Campaign for Ruhinda North
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has sparked speculation about his re-election bid for the 2026 general elections with a recent post on X, hinting at renewed political ambitions in Ruhinda North.
Calvin Echodu's Campaign Sparks Enthusiasm Across West Nile and Bunyoro
Calvin Echodu's bid for the NRM Vice Chairperson for the Eastern Region is gaining significant traction, with local leaders in Bunyoro and West Nile rallying support for his vision of unity and effective governance.
Firing Squad Era: UPDF's Past Method for Military Justice
For serious offenses, particularly those harming civilians, the Uganda People's Defence Forces historically employed firing squads as a formal execution method.
Former Police Commander Nixon Agasiirwe Remanded in Connection with Joan Kagezi's Murder
Nixon Agasiirwe, a former commander of the Police Special Operations, has been charged with the 2015 murder of state prosecutor Joan Kagezi, following revelations from a convicted hitman who implicated him as the orchestrator of the crime.
Museveni Enacts UPDF Amendment Bill Amidst Widespread Criticism
President Museveni has officially signed the contentious Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025 into law, which has drawn sharp condemnation from opposition leaders and human rights advocates who argue it jeopardizes civil liberties.
Uganda's Finance Minister Unveils Ambitious UGX 72.4 Trillion National Budget for 2025/26
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija presented Uganda’s National Budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year, totaling UGX 72.4 trillion, at Kololo Independence Grounds. The budget emphasizes economic monetization and digital transformation amidst a backdrop of opposition boycotts and fiscal concerns.
Kamuli District Chairman Killed in Road Collision En Route to NRM Nominations
Kamuli LC5 Chairperson Charles Maxwell Mugude perished in a head-on collision with a sugarcane truck while traveling to collect NRM nomination papers. Incident occurred Thursday morning.
