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Every Wednesday and Thursday, Uganda’s specially constituted wildlife crimes court comes alive with activity. Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu, or two other judicial officials, preside over cases from across the East African country, in the only court in Africa assigned primarily to handle wildlife offences.On February 12 2026, the Court, based in the Kampala suburb of Makindye, heard a case in …

By Asuman Kiyingi Uganda today faces a question that can no longer be avoided: Who is actually in charge of the state? To the outside world, we project coherence—a reliable trade partner, a pillar of regional security, and a predictable diplomatic actor. Yet, domestic reality tells a different story: a state speaking in competing voices, perpetually correcting itself after the …

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 …

Uganda’s new national budget is bigger than ever. At Shs 84.39 trillion for the 2026/27 financial year, it represents a Shs 12 trillion jump from the current Shs 72.3 trillion spending plan. But beneath the headline figure lies a more difficult story, one about debt, priorities and the growing tension between state spending and everyday public need. Parliament passed the …

× ]]]]>]]> Controversial city businessman Moses Kalungi is under probe by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and also he is also set to be summoned by police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the ongoing investigations into fraudulent dealings on Dr Muhammad Buwule Kasasa’s multi million estate. Controversial city businessman Moses Kalungi is under probe by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit …

Kampala– The Minister for Presidency Hon. Milly Babalanda has announced that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has okayed official Burrial of former Minister for Works Hon. Monica Ntege Azuba. The late, Hon. Monica Azuba Ntege (internet photo) ” Accordingly, N.O.C is meeting with the family of the deceased to organise a befitting sendoff. Condolences to the family, friends, people of Busoga and …

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has expressed concern over the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) involvement in government contract awards, warning that the practice is stunting the growth of local companies and poses a risk to the country’s economic development. Addressing journalists at the PFF headquarters on Katonga Road in Kampala, the party’s Deputy President, Dr Lulume Bayiga, criticised …

Mitooma– On Thursday, Anti-corruption Unit of State House in collaboration with Uganda Police in Mitooma District have arrested several district officials from on allegations of selling government jobs and extorting money from job applicants during recent and ongoing Local Government recruitment exercises. Some of the suspects The arrested officials include: Mrs. Nakityo Joanita, Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Mugisha Sadic-District Health …

The State Minister for Primary Education, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has called upon parents to take full responsibility in supporting their children’s education, emphasizing that education is a shared duty between families and government. Hon. Moriku Kaducu being welcomed. Dr. Kaducu made the remarks during a meeting of government primary school headteachers held at St. Joseph Naggalama Mixed and Primary …

What was meant to be a glowing State House photo-op has instead exposed the deep anger many Ugandans are harbouring against telecom giant MTN Uganda. President Yoweri Museveni, today, Thursday 12 Feb. 2026, hosted MTN Uganda Chairman Charles Mbire and the company’s top executives—CEO Sylvia Mulinge and GM Corporate Services Enid Adroma— at State House, Entebbe. Shortly after the meeting, …