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By Asuman Kiyingi Reports that Uganda has agreed in principle to deploy the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) as part of a proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza should concern every Ugandan who values the country’s diplomatic credibility. Ordinarily, such an invitation—reportedly following discussions initiated by the United States—would be presented as recognition of Uganda’s reputation as a dependable …

By Mulengera Reporters Norbert Mao has made it clear that there is no way he can direct the trial judge Emmanuel Baguma on what to do or not to do regarding the conduct of Dr. Kizza Besigye’s treason trial. Mao said not even the chief justice can intervene in anyway. See full video:   Saying there will always be the …

By Ben Musanje Thousands of schoolchildren in Jinja are set to gain access to safe drinking water after the Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) Alumni Association of Uganda launched the Clean SIP Campaign, a nationwide drive aimed at reducing waterborne diseases in schools through affordable ceramic water filtration systems. Launched ahead of this year’s Nelson Mandela Day celebrations, the campaign brings …

By Ben Musanje The Ministry of Works and Transport has suspended two engineers following a directive from the Inspector General of Government (IGG) as investigations into the alleged mismanagement and possible embezzlement of funds earmarked for the Busega-Mpigi Expressway intensify. The suspended officials, Edwin Raymond Kiyaga and Dickens Ahimbisibwe, were ordered out of office in compliance with a July 1, …

By Ben Musanje Cabinet has approved principles for a new law to streamline the management of government vehicles, machinery and equipment while also announcing a UGX50 billion emergency intervention to cushion vulnerable communities from the effects of rising temperatures and looming food insecurity. The decisions were announced by the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba at the …

By Mulengera Reporters Uganda’s Bancassurance industry is enjoying unprecedented growth, with banks generating more than UGX 80.8 billion in insurance premiums during the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the rising demand for financial protection across the country. Riding this momentum, Equity Bank Uganda has emerged as one of the sector’s top performers, ranking fourth among the country’s 22 licensed bancassurance …

By Mulengera Reporters Upon being arrested, having been caught red handed extorting money from refugees seeking registration and documentation services at the OPM’s Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road-based offices, an Eritrean man refused to cooperate with a contingent of security officers who led by the DPC Old Kampala.   Asked to identify himself and reveal his names, the man pretended to …

By Aggrey Baba Bukoto Central MP Richard Ssebamala’s ongoing hostilities on Leader of the Opposition (LoP) may have less to do with a bid for the opposition’s top parliamentary office than with quiet negotiations that could culminate into him joining President Museveni’s government, according to sources familiar with the matter.   For weeks, Ssebamala (who in a Monday phone interview …

By Ben Musanje Exiled Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has launched a blistering public attack on senior lawyer Elison Karuhanga, accusing him of abandoning the legal profession’s duty to defend the rule of law by remaining silent over the alleged abduction of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. In an open letter titled “Silence of ‘The Lawyer’s Lawyer’ …

By Mulengera Reporters In a Monday social media post, President Museveni’s daughter Natasha Karugire distanced herself from dubious charitable fundraising activities being conducted by fraudsters purporting to act in her name. The fraudsters had opened numerous Facebook accounts in her name with intention to use them to mobilize funds towards the kiwaani foundation.   Natasha says she doesn’t have any …