Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pledging full financial backing, accelerated infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperation to deliver the continent's biggest football tournament. During a high-level meeting with the AFCON Local Organising Committee at State House, Entebbe on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, President Museveni...

The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, has held urgent consultations with the Charge d'Affaires of the South African High Commission to Uganda, Mr. Kagiso Mosoane, over the escalating anti-migrant violence in South Africa that has displaced many foreign nationals, including Ugandans. During the meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Kasolo expressed the Government of...

The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has urged Members of the 12th Parliament to uphold integrity, accountability and evidence-based legislation as they prepare to undertake their constitutional responsibilities. Speaking during the ongoing induction seminar for Members of Parliament at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Oboth said the quality of Parliament's work would directly impact the livelihoods of Ugandans, calling on legislators...

Uganda yesterday welcomed the United Kingdom's Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) ahead of the institute's 90th anniversary celebrations scheduled for July 2026. The delegation was received by the Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the State Minister for Health (Primary Health Care), Dr. Charles Ayume, UVRI Director...

The leadership of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda has held talks with the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, regarding the ongoing closure of its outlets, including NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor. The meeting, which took place at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe, was attended...

By Gloria Gwitabinji Uganda has secured €110.5 million, about Shs481 billion, to finance the construction of the Kitgum-Kidepo Road, a key transport link expected to open up trade, tourism and investment in Northern Uganda and Karamoja. The financing agreement was signed by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Rughani. The 115.8-kilometre road is expected to...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni praised the outgoing Tanzanian High Commissioner to Uganda, Maj. Gen. Paul Kisesa Simuli, for strengthening the long-standing ties between Uganda and Tanzania during his diplomatic tour of duty. The President made the remarks today during a farewell courtesy call by the envoy at State House, Entebbe where the two leaders reflected on the enduring friendship between...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today, Monday, June 29, 2026, chaired the first Cabinet meeting of his newly constituted government for the 2026–2031 term, marking the official start of implementing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) administration's agenda for the next five years. The meeting follows the swearing-in of the new administration on June 8, 2026, and a 10-day Cabinet Induction Retreat...

A total of 316 Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel have successfully completed the Military Police Level III Course Intake 19/26 at the Military Police Training School in Masindi. The pass-out ceremony was officiated by Major General William Bainomugisha, who urged the graduates to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training with professionalism, integrity, impartiality, and dedication in...

The latest proposals to streamline Uganda’s public procurement system have generated an important national debate. Among the most discussed reforms is the proposal to reduce the role of contracts and evaluation committees in order to speed up procurement decisions and minimise bureaucracy. The intention is understandable. Delayed procurement has for years slowed project implementation, increased costs and frustrated service...