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The Earth and Rights Initiative Uganda (ERI) has raised concern over increasing forest degradation in Ndorwa County, warning that continued destruction of natural forests could weaken the area’s ability to regulate climate and protect ecosystems. ERI revealed that although forests cover only about 4% of Ndorwa’s landscape, they remain vital for carbon storage, watershed protection, and climate resilience within Uganda’s...

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, held a thanksgiving ceremony in Kyungu, Mukono District, where he reflected on his journey in politics and leadership at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. The event came shortly after more than 300 Members of the 12th Parliament endorsed him for the position of Speaker of Parliament. Hon....

Former Speaker of the 11th Parliament Anita Annet Among has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, saying the decision followed wide consultations and deep introspection aimed at maintaining harmony within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). In a statement released on Sunday night, Among said she would not offer herself for the Speakership contest and pledged...

Senior Presidential Advisor and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson for Kayunga District, Moses Karangwa Kalisa, has died following a tragic accident. The news of his passing was announced by the Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Milly Babalanda, who described Kalisa as a valued member of the ruling NRM party. In a condolence message shared on X, Babalanda said Kalisa would...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this evening assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, formally making it a law.   The new law is intended to provide for the protection of the sovereignty of the people of Uganda; designate the Department responsible for peace and security in the Ministry responsible for Internal Affairs as the implementing authority; provide for the...

The Government has postponed this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations, a major annual religious and national event held on June 3 in honour of the Uganda Martyrs.  This follows heightened public health concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in neighbouring eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  The decision was reached after consultations between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Epidemic Response Task...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today expressed Uganda’s support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on strengthening East Africa’s energy and industrial cooperation. During the meeting held at State Lodge Nakasero, President Museveni said Uganda was ready to support the establishment of a large regional refinery in East Africa as part...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and Starlink. The event which took place at State House,Entebbe, marks a key milestone that clears the way for the commencement of Starlink operations in Uganda. The agreement was signed by the Executive Director of UCC, Mr....

By Wadulo Arnold Mark On May 11, 2026, under the watchful eyes of President Yoweri Museveni and President Félix Tshisekedi, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Agence Nationale de Promotion des Exportations (ANAPEX). This agreement, signed as part of the ninth session of...

The Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Aisha Naluuze, has revealed that more than 241,000 public officers successfully declared their incomes, assets, and liabilities during the April 2026 declaration exercise conducted under the Leadership Code Act. According to Justice Naluuze, the declaration exercise is a legal requirement under the Leadership Code Act, enacted in 2002 and later amended in 2017...