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Viewers: 200,000 By Spy Uganda Investigations Desk As President Yoweri Museveni settles into a fresh term following his swearing-in on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, attention within Uganda’s political and security establishment has rapidly shifted toward one thing: the impending cabinet reshuffle. Historically, periods preceding cabinet announcements have triggered intense lobbying, strategic alliances, silent wars, and calculated media campaigns among …

At the Dei BioPharma campus in Matugga, rows of laboratories and production units are being built with one goal, to shift Uganda from importing medicines to manufacturing them. It’s a bold gamble in a global industry dominated by a handful of powerful countries, and one that carries implications far beyond health. For government officials who toured the facility ahead of …

Mubende, Uganda — In development discourse, electricity is often framed as a catalyst for progress powering hospitals, sustaining enterprise, and reinforcing public trust in state institutions. Yet in parts of Uganda today, its absence is producing the opposite effect. In towns like Mubende, prolonged power outages are converging with rising insecurity, exposing vulnerabilities that extend beyond infrastructure into the realm …

Jinja City, Uganda — Known as the source of the River Nile and a rising hub for adventure tourism, Jinja is often presented as a symbol of Uganda’s natural wealth and development potential. It is also central to the country’s energy landscape, hosting major hydropower facilities that feed electricity into the national grid. Yet in Jinja North Division, a quieter …

By Hannington G. Mbabazi Kampala: The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) Board has concluded a three-day oversight visit to major electricity generation and transmission facilities in Eastern Uganda, as part of its mandate to monitor performance and enforce compliance within the power sector. The inspection tour, conducted from April 23 to 25, covered a range of installations critical to Uganda’s electricity …

Kampala-Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has informed all its customers being served by Kampala South Sub Station, that there will have no power tomorrow Tuesday April 28th 2026 starting from 8.00 am to 5.00pm Power Transmission Line (courtesy photo) According to statement issued by Jonan Kiiza has asked all the customers in the affected areas to remain patient untill …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post Uganda’s electoral processes extend beyond mere balloting. Beneath the surface of political campaigns, an intricate web of political and coercive forces actively shapes outcomes and influences societal dynamics. A notable characteristic is the frequent collaboration between political elites and informal enforcers. This alliance grants elites leverage over the electorate and their adversaries, while …

By Kyeyune Ali Kabarole District — Residents of Kabarole District have received a major boost in access to essential services following the commissioning of two key infrastructure projects under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project. The Honourable Minister of State for Local Government, Victoria Rusoke Businge, officially commissioned the Mugusu Piped Water Supply System and the Karangura Mini-Grid Solar …

A strong message of unity, reconciliation and service has been sounded by Kashari South MP-elect Rtd. Capt. John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime, who has warned leaders across Mbarara and Kashari to drop endless politicking and get down to the real work of transforming people’s lives. Speaking in a congratulatory message to the Muslim faithful following the successful completion of Ramadan, Bamuturaki …

The National Housing Construction Company Limited (NHCCL), a key pillar in Uganda’s push for modern housing and sustainable urbanisation, is now staring at a deepening crisis after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report laid bare a trail of financial missteps, stalled projects, and internal intrigue that threatens to derail its mandate. At the centre of the storm is Chief Executive …