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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 …

Museveni and First Lady during the address at Rwakitura. PHOTO URN KIRUHURA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan President-elect Yoweri Museveni on Sunday outlined key priorities for his next term in office, pledging to focus on wealth creation, poverty eradication, improved public services, and a strong fight against corruption following his victory in the presidential election. Speaking a day after being …

Museveni Robert Lansing Institute for Global Threats and Democracies Studies (RLI) predicted a Museveni win at between 65% and 75%, and that Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu would get between 20-30% of the cast votes. Kampala, Uganda | URN |  As Uganda headed to the polls on 15 January 2026 for the presidential and parliamentary elections, a U.S.-based think tank predicted that …

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his rule to a seventh term and deepening concerns over violence, repression, and the credibility of the vote. The election was conducted under a government-imposed internet blackout and overshadowed by reports of deadly violence, widespread intimidation, and severe restrictions on opposition activity. Rights groups and …