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CDF Gen Muhoozi salutes CIC Museveni. PHOTO PPU President reveals plans to construct an international airport in Mbarara Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies for providing robust security that neutralised troublemakers during the recently concluded general elections. Museveni made the remarks on Friday while presiding …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met Mr Stanley Johnson—author, former Member of the European Parliament, and father of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson—during his visit to Uganda. Mr Johnson toured several key tourism and conservation sites, including Mgahinga National Park, Kyambura Gorge, the Kazinga Channel, and the Source of the Nile in Jinja. President Museveni welcomed the visit, saying …

Uganda’s Closed System: How Museveni Engineered Power to Be PermanentFor nearly four decades, Uganda has been ruled by one man: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who took power in 1986 after a five-year guerrilla war. What began as a reformist promise of democracy has hardened into one of Africa’s most entrenched political systems.Uganda today is not governed by competitive politics. It is …

Munyonyo, Kampala — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Judiciary to place judicial wellness at the centre of justice delivery, arguing that the physical, mental and ethical wellbeing of judicial officers is critical to effective case management, faster dispute resolution and national stability. Vice President, Hon. Jessica Alupo being welcomed by Chief Justice and Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo. …

Henry Lutwama (left) has been appointed Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House. The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a confirmation letter from the …

Residents of Nabilatuk district during President Museveni’s campaign rally Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For decades, Karamoja stood on the margins of Uganda’s political and economic life, defined more by insecurity, underdevelopment, and state neglect than by opportunity. Today, the sub-region remains one of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s strongest political bastions, a reality reaffirmed by the results of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has made significant political and economic gains over 40 years, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declared, citing a $60 billion economy, 7% growth, local production expansion, and upcoming oil exploitation during National Liberation Day celebrations. Speaking at Kololo Independence Grounds under the theme “A Tribute to the Patriots Who Ushered in the Fundamental …

Kampala- A few days after Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has declared National Resistance Movement’s Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the winner of the 2026 Presidential elections, he has listed out his priorities in his 2026-2031 term. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni  “In this new Kisanja, our priorities are clear: safeguard peace and security, eradicate household poverty, strengthen unity, enforce discipline …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the growing judicial convergence in Uganda, saying it has strengthened stability and service delivery in the country. Dr. Flavian Zeija swearing in at State House on Saturday. The President who was in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, made the remarks today while presiding over …

By Kabuye Ronald President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, who recently retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Parliament on Thursday confirmed that Dr Zeija appeared before the Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, for vetting ahead of his assumption of office. “Earlier …