Kampala-His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, on his own behalf and on behalf of the entire Muslim fraternity, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Hussein Twahiri Walugumba, a member of the UMSC Majlis Al-Ulama, the College of Eminent Sheikhs mandated under the UMSC Constitution to elect the Mufti and his deputies. The …

Kampala-The Uganda police force on Saturday evening confirmed the arrest and detention of National Unity Platform’s head of Mobilization, Habib Buwembo with Katabala Ronald and Nakakembo Josephine. Habib Buwembo “The 03 are currently in Police custody and will be arraigned before court in due course.” Reads Police message on their social media platforms Before this message, several National Unity Platform …

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has assured Ugandans and those interested in adventure, that although the government announced a public Holiday on 15th and 16th January 2026, during Electoral period, tourist activities will go on uninterrupted. Tourists cruising on Murchison falls some time back (courtesy photo) “Leading to the elections, Uganda has continued to enjoy a calm and stable environment across …

Isingiro-Hon. Bright Rwamirama, the state Minister for Animal industry under Ministry of Agriculture, on Saturday was declared unopposed in the race for Isingiro North parliamentary seat. Minister Bright Rwamirama (Yellow shirt) after being declared unopposed on Saturday.(Courtesy photo) This follows the withdrawal of Alliance for National Transformation candidate Anthony Rutahwire from the contest under unclear circumstances. Later on, the Electoral …

Wakiso– National Unity Platform (NUP) on Saturday officially endorsed Emmanuel Magoola in the Busiro East Parliamentary race. This was initiated by Mathias Walukagga, the Party flag bearer who was denominated last year by the Electoral Commission for lack of minimum Academic qualifications qualifications for the above seat. On appearing on the rally organized in Busiro South on Saturday, Walukagga told …

Kasese– The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema Asizua has implored the youth in Kasese District to preserve the peace and security in Uganda which the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has ensured for the last 40 years. Col Edith Nakalema addressing the youth in Kasese. “Christianity teaches us that true peace isn’t merely …

Hon. Derrick Nyeko, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Makindye East has called upon voters in Busiro East to support Hon. Medard Ssegona. Hon. medard Lubega Ssegona. (Courtesy photo) Although, Nyeko belongs to National Unity Platform (NUP) which has decided to back Emmanuel Magoola after denomination of Singer Mathias Walukagga. “We are at a critical moment in this country, and …

As Uganda is left with a few days to the Election Day of the President, the voting and declaration day have been declared Public Holidays. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni  “(Under Section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays Act, Cap. 174) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the President by Section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays Act, I declare …

The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, has urged health workers in Nwoya District to support political leaders who genuinely understand and advocate for their welfare. Richard Tadwong (Courtesy photo) Todwong made the call on Thursday while addressing doctors, paramedics, nurses, Village Health Teams (VHTs), support staff and other medical personnel at Pope Paul …

Kampala– The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw corruption-related charges against three National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislators, describing the move as troubling and demanding public accountability. The three Legislators during their trial at the Anti Corruption Division of High Court. (Courtesy photo) The charges were dropped on Tuesday through …