All posts tagged "National News"
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1.0KNewsMystery surrounds cold murder of UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze
UCU Dean of Students Pamela Tumwebaze who was killed in a night attack at her home in Mukono, has left unanswered questions...
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739NewsLIST: Nine Independent seek cooperation With NRM in 12th parliament
Nine independent-leaning MPs have expressed interest in cooperating with the NRM, strengthening the ruling party’s position ahead of the 12th Parliament.
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650NewsThree family members killed in fatal collision on Nebbi–Arua highway
Three members of the same family were killed in a fatal collision involving a Link Bus and a motorcycle on the Nebbi–Arua...
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527NationalMuseveni aide Ewichu credits mobilisation as Teso boosts NRM vote share
Judith Ewichu Apilo has praised Teso voters for improving President Museveni’s election performance, citing strong mobilisation and renewed commitment to protecting government...
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474NewsBugisu cultural institution rejects Ssabaruli mediation offer in leadership dispute
Bugisu Cultural Institution has rejected a mediation offer by the Ssabaruli, insisting its leadership dispute is before court and warning against interference...
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787NationalTwo killed in tragic crash after car rams intoculvert on Iganga–Mbale highway
Two people died in a tragic early morning road accident on the Iganga–Mbale highway in Kibuku District after their car lost control...
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915Fact-CheckNo appointments yet to NRM CEC as Historicals – State House
State House has dismissed reports that President Museveni appointed Kadaga, Otafiire and Muhwezi as new “historicals” to the NRM CEC, saying no...
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753Big StoryEXPOSED: How UGX50bn disaster funds vanished in thin air at OPM
The Auditor General Report has revealed that a total of UGX50.17bn released to the Office of the Prime Minister for disaster management...
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819Big StoryMuseveni taps Ethiopian aviation guru Girma Wake to fix Uganda Airlines mess
President Museveni yesterday met Ethiopian aviation veteran Girma Wake over an interim role at Uganda Airlines as the national carrier searches for...
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742NationalWorld Wetlands Day: Cultural institutions urged to champion wetland conservation
Cultural institutions worldwide have been urged to lead wetland conservation efforts, with experts highlighting wetlands as vital carbon sinks and cultural heritage...
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764NewsGovt injects over Shs370m to address water dam crisis in Nebbi
Uganda's Government has injected Shs371 million through UNCDF to construct water dams in Kucwiny Sub-county, Nebbi District, aiming to address water shortages...
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996Big StoryUNEB proposes scrapping PLE aggregate system to curb exam malpractice
UNEB has proposed scrapping the PLE aggregates grading system, saying obsession with perfect scores is fuelling exam malpractice and criminal conduct in...
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1.1KNewsNRM’s Peter Abrahams secures second term as Kotido Mayor
NRM's Peter Abrahams Irar has been re-elected Kotido Municipality Mayor after defeating two independent challengers in Tuesday’s polls.
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2.4KBig StoryLIST: Who is who as UPDF elects MPs for 12th parliament
The UPDF has elected its 10 representatives to the 12th Parliament following an Army Council meeting chaired by President Museveni in Luweero.
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886NewsApac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead
The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead...
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799CrimePolice sniffer dog leads to arrest of suspect in Nebbi motorcycle theft
Police in Nebbi District have arrested a man accused of stealing a motorcycle after a sniffer dog tracked him to his hideout.
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1.3KBreakingNRM’s Ian Kyeyune declared Wakiso LC5 chairperson amid tally centre chaos
NRM’s Ian Kyeyune has been declared Wakiso District LC5 Chairperson after polling 177,710 votes, but NUP’s Najja Nasiif rejected the results and...
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13.3KBreakingNUP’s Balimwezo edges Lukwago in Kampala Lord Mayor race
NUP’s Ronald Balimwezo has defeated incumbent Erias Lukwago in the Kampala Lord Mayor race as preliminary results from the January 22, 2026...
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724NewsPolitical attacks spark alarm as Pallisa leaders trade blame over recent elections
Clergy and elders in Pallisa District have blamed politicians for escalating political violence and tribal tensions after elections, citing multiple attacks on...
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961World NewsTehran defends protest response, cites sanctions and external meddling
Iran says recent protests over currency volatility were peaceful but later exploited by violent actors and foreign interference, defending its security response...
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650News
One dead, 41 injured in Pakwach–Panyimur road crash
One person has died and 41 others injured after a Fuso truck overturned on the Pakwach–Panyimur road, with police shifting the blame...
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709Big StoryNamyalo assures Mukono will get market, hospital upgrade in Museveni’s next term
ONC boss Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has assured Mukono voters of a new central market and a hospital upgrade in Museveni’s next term,...
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1.2KBig StoryMuseveni warns against selling jobs, stealing drugs, vows action in next term
President Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in public service, declaring that the selling of government jobs and theft of...
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1.1KBig StoryBusoga NRM rift deepens as Kadaga, Namuganza snub Museveni meeting
President Museveni was forced to mediate after Rebecca Kadaga and Persis Namuganza skipped a key NRM Busoga leaders’ meeting in Iganga, exposing...