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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has directed all broadcasters and users of online communication platforms to stop announcing or publishing election results, warning that only the Electoral Commission has the legal mandate to declare official results. In a directive issued to television stations, radio broadcasters, online media platforms and social media users, UCC said it has noted cases in past...

The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of candidates for Nakawa Division West Constituency, clearing the way for all aspirants to remain on the ballot ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a ruling delivered in Kampala, Justice Collins Acellam upheld the decision of the Electoral Commission to maintain the nomination of eight candidates whose papers had...

By Shivan Ayebare The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has handed over a number of community projects in Rubanda District as part of activities ahead of the Tarehe Sita celebrations scheduled for 6 February in the Kigezi sub-region. The projects include a maternity ward at Bubare Health Centre III, a four-stance pit latrine at Hamurwa Primary School, and a two-classroom...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika Activate Uganda has released its 2026 race calendar, laying out a full year of running, trail, marathon and endurance events scheduled from January to December. The programme features road races, trail runs, ultra events, relays and virtual challenges, with activities spread across different regions of the country. January to February The season opens on 1 January with the...

By Samuel Ssenono Uganda has been added to a new United States visa bond pilot programme, requiring eligible travellers to post financial bonds of up to $15,000 before being issued certain visitor visas, according to the latest update from the US Department of State. Under the policy, which takes effect on January 21, 2026, Ugandan nationals applying for B1/B2 visitor...

By Shivan Ayebare Rubanda East MP and Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has pledged to push for stronger government support for boda boda riders through insurance coverage, motorcycle ownership, and affordable financing. Speaking on the second day of his campaign in Kibuzigye, Musasizi said he plans to engage President Yoweri Museveni and Cabinet on setting aside funds to establish a...

By Robert Onyango. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged continued investment in road infrastructure in Mukono District and surrounding areas as part of a wider plan to ease traffic congestion in Kampala, improve the movement of people and goods, and support economic growth under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government. Addressing a campaign rally at St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Naggalama...

By David Mwanje Uganda has entered the new year on a stable economic footing, with low inflation helping to boost confidence among businesses and households ahead of the January 15 presidential and parliamentary elections. Latest figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics show that annual headline inflation stood at 3.1 percent in December 2025, unchanged from November and well below the...

By Shivan Ayebare The Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Rubanda East Constituency, Hon. Henry Musasizi, has launched his re-election campaign at Kitojo in Bubare Sub County, Rubanda District, seeking a fresh mandate to continue serving the constituency up to 2031. Addressing residents, Musasizi thanked voters for the trust and support they have given him since 2011, saying...

By Ngabo Amon and Nabakibi Doreen Malaika East Africa will have only one team in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations after Uganda bowed out while Tanzania progressed in dramatic fashion. The Uganda Cranes went into their final group match knowing the challenge was tough. They played with improved discipline and urgency, but the margins were narrow, and...