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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda officially entered a new political chapter as H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for another five-year term at a ceremony that drew regional leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and international guests from across Africa and beyond. Held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, the inauguration reflected not only Uganda’s domestic political transition but also the …

Viewers: 70,001 By Spy Uganda  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday officially took oath as President of Uganda for the seventh term during a colourful state ceremony held at Kololo Independence Grounds, attended by thousands of jubilant supporters, dignitaries, foreign delegates, security officials, and NRM mobilisers from across the country. The ceremony, presided over by Chief Justice Dr. Flavian …

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda  What had been heavily marketed as a historic and breathtaking aerial spectacle ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony has instead sparked public criticism and tough questions over alleged wasteful expenditure after a short-lived drone show lasting barely 10 to 14 minutes reportedly consumed nearly UGX 2 billion. The highly publicized event, dubbed …

Kinshasa/DRC — In a carefully choreographed diplomatic engagement reflecting the steady evolution of Great Lakes cooperation, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on Tuesday received John Mulimba, a special envoy of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at the African Union Headquarters. The meeting, though anchored in protocol, carried broader regional significance. Minister Mulimba delivered an official message from President Museveni, extending an invitation to President …

The State House comptroller has postponed the reporting dates for the 5th and 6th intakes of the Presidential Industrial Hubs Youth Skilling Program, just a day before the trainees were expected to report.In a notice dated April 28, 2026, and signed by Eng Raymond Kamugisha Akankwatsa on behalf of the State House comptroller, the government informed chairpersons of the 19 …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda A porter at one of the biggest hotels in Kampala has been remanded to prison over the alleged theft of USD 12,000 from a visiting South Sudanese military officer, in a case that has drawn attention to hotel security procedures and handling of guests’ property. William Ssemata, 39, appeared before the Buganda Road Chief …

Kampala – The Supreme Court of Uganda is set to deliver its ruling tomorrow, Thursday, 26th February 2026, on an application filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. Supreme Court building (courtesy photo) In a notice issued on February 23, 2026, under the hand and seal of the Registrar, the Court directed all …

Mukono District, with support from State House of Uganda, has engaged finalists from the Mengo Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub to orient them on the new guidelines ahead of the disbursement of startup capital to begin their businesses as Leaders encouraged the youth to make productive use of the opportunity, work together, embrace a saving culture, and focus on becoming employers …

Kampala, Uganda — Presidential election petitioner Kasibante Robert has formally applied to withdraw his petition challenging the results of the 2026 presidential election, citing prohibitive costs and the complexity of conducting a nationwide forensic audit of electoral systems. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija during the court session at Supreme Court  In a Notice of Motion filed before the Supreme Court, …

Kampala- A Ugandan lawyer has formally petitioned the United States and the European Union, urging them not to recognize the recently concluded presidential election in Uganda, citing widespread irregularities, violence, and breaches of international electoral standards. Lawyer Innocent Ainebyona In a letter dated 5th February 2026 and addressed to U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp and European Union Ambassador Jan Sadek, Innocent …