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Kampala — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) marks a significant evolution in Uganda’s development narrative. While previous addresses largely focused on economic recovery, infrastructure expansion, and sectoral growth, this year’s message carries a stronger emphasis on implementation, accountability, and performance. At its core, the address reflects a government seeking to transition from laying developmental …

ENTEBBE, Uganda — As Uganda and the European Union commemorate 50 years of diplomatic engagement, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used the milestone to advance a message that has increasingly defined his engagement with international partners: Africa’s future lies not in exporting raw materials, but in building industries capable of transforming those resources into higher-value products.   During a meeting …

By Mulengera Reporters As MPs voted the new Speaker of Parliament, one of them indicated ‘Oboth-Tayebwa’ and the Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, who presided over the exercise at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, declared that an invalid vote. This displeased President Museveni, who in a subsequent speech, protested this apparent voter suppression because, in his view, that voter’s intention was very clear. …

New York, United States-The announcement that global music icons Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final marks more than a historic entertainment decision. It reflects a broader transformation in how international sport, popular culture, digital audiences, and commercial diplomacy are increasingly converging on the global stage. Confirmed through a FIFA social …

Kampala, Uganda — The Saturday security operation at the Nakasero residence of former Speaker of the Uganda Parliament Anita Annet Among marks more than a high-profile corruption investigation. It reflects a convergence of political tension, institutional pressure, anti-corruption rhetoric, and internal power recalibration within Uganda’s ruling establishment at a particularly sensitive moment in the country’s political transition.   The joint …

By Ben Musanje Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has indicated that the recently approved UGX 200 excise duty increment on fuel per liter will be reconsidered by the next government, signaling a possible shift in one of the most debated tax measures in Uganda’s 2026/2027 national budget. Speaking at the official opening of the three days’ Fourth Public Finance Management Conference …

Ugandan live music outfit Abeeka Band has unveiled plans for its first self-produced concert, a major step forward in the group’s five-year journey on the performance scene. Dubbed Roots & Vibes, the show is set for May 2 at the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala. Organisers say the event will highlight the band’s evolution, distinct sound, and growing presence within …

Chennai, India (April 13–17, 2026) — The India–Uganda Business Forum convened in Chennai this week, marking a significant step in advancing bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. Bringing together policymakers, diplomats, and private sector leaders, the forum underscored a shared commitment to translating long-standing diplomatic ties into tangible economic outcomes.   The Ugandan delegation was received by …

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Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (Bobi Wine’s) post-nomination speech in Nateete offers more than a fiery soundbite—it provides a window into the opposition’s strategy heading into the 2026 elections. By openly acknowledging the risks of repression—tear gas, arrests, torture, and even death—Bobi Wine speaks directly to the fears of his supporters. Instead of downplaying the dangers, he reframes them as a necessary …