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Fresh political tension has emerged following the reported arrest of Justine Nameere Nsubuga by military operatives, only hours after she was sworn in as Masaka City Woman MP for the 2026–2031 parliamentary term. According to sources, heavily armed security personnel travelling in a military vehicle reportedly picked up Nameere from Tropic Inn on Friday night and drove her to an …

Norbert Mao, one of the aspirants for the position of speaker of the 12th parliament, has backed the Patriotic League of Uganda’s (PLU) decision to withdraw support for former speaker Anita Among and deputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa.Describing the move as a “principled stand against corruption,” Mao said public confidence in parliament has significantly declined.Mao was speaking to journalists shortly after …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the signing of a landmark agreement that paves the way for Starlink to officially begin operations in Uganda, a move expected to transform the country’s digital connectivity landscape. The signing ceremony, held at State House Entebbe, brought together officials from the Uganda Communications Commission and representatives of Starlink, marking the completion of a …

Russian LGBTQ rights groups learn how to work from abroad Natalia Soloviova, the chair the Russian LGBT Network, a nonprofit that Putin’s government declared as extremist on April 27. (Photo by Bryan Derballa for Uncloseted Media) This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. By Hope Pisoni Natalia Soloviova always knew she was putting herself …

Russian LGBTQ rights groups learn how to work from abroad Natalia Soloviova, the chair the Russian LGBT Network, a nonprofit that Putin’s government declared as extremist on April 27. (Photo by Bryan Derballa for Uncloseted Media) This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet.By Hope PisoniNatalia Soloviova always knew she was putting herself at risk. …

Viewers: 50,001 By Spy Uganda  A wave of grief has hit the family and faith community following the passing of Ssalongo Emmanuel Musigire, father to Pastor Joseph Sserwada, who died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 98. In a message shared with family, friends, and well-wishers, Pastor Sserwada expressed gratitude to God for the long life of …

Viewers: 50,003 By Spy Uganda  Reports coming from Masaka City indicate that the newly sworn-in Woman Member of Parliament for Masaka City, Justin Nameere, was allegedly picked up by unidentified individuals during her thanksgiving rally held in the area. The incident has sparked confusion, with details still emerging and authorities yet to issue an official confirmation. Eyewitnesses claim that …

Viewers: 120,007 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Kampala-The Department of Mines under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has been widely commended for spearheading what stakeholders described as one of the most comprehensive reform engagements aimed at restructuring Uganda’s mineral trade governance system. The commendation followed the successful conclusion of a two-day high-level stakeholders’ consultative workshop organized by …

KAMPALA — Joel Ssenyonyi, the outgoing Leader of the Opposition in Uganda’s 11th Parliament, has officially handed over all property attached to the Office of the Leader of Opposition following his swearing-in to the 12th Parliament. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi during the hand over ceremony at Parliament on Friday. Speaking shortly after taking the oath on Friday, Ssenyonyi handed over the …

MUKONO — Mukono District has intensified efforts to promote organized and sustainable urban development through the implementation of Detailed Physical Development Plans under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP). The ongoing planning process targets Nama Sub-county, Nakisunga Sub-county, and Kyampisi Sub-county, where district officials, local leaders, technical teams, and community stakeholders are collaborating to guide future land …