Current Affairs

The Ministry of Health has launched mandatory testing of newborn babies for sickle cell disease, a move doctors have described as courageous, saying the genetic condition is a major contributor to Uganda’s persistently high child mortality rates.

Respondents in the presidential election petition filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante have asked the Supreme Court to permit the withdrawal of the case but dismiss it with costs, arguing that the petition lacked merit and could not be successfully prosecuted.

The Supreme Court has directed lawyers representing President Yoweri Museveni, the Electoral Commission, and the Attorney General to file responses to an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking permission to withdraw his petition challenging the outcome of the January 15 presidential election.

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Western Uganda, Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba, has been produced before the court in Kabale and formally charged with incitement to violence.

The International Energy Agency’s Electricity 2026 report, released today, forecasts that the share of renewables and nuclear in the world’s power mix will rise to 50% by 2030, with natural gas also growing to help meet surging electricity demand.

Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has applied to the Supreme Court of Uganda for permission to withdraw his petition challenging the results of the 2026 presidential election, citing prohibitive costs and the technical complexity of pursuing the case.

The National Agriculture Research Organisation (NARO) is forging strategic partnerships with industrialists to advance Uganda's agro-industrialisation agenda

The Judiciary has announced plans to establish an Environmental, Infrastructure, and Utilities Division of the High Court to fast-track disputes related to climate change, wildlife protection, and major development projects.

The Ministry of Kampala has issued a two-week ultimatum for illegal street vendors, taxi operators, and boda boda riders in the city to vacate their positions.

At least three suspects have been arrested by the Kira Road Police Division in connection with the death of a famous 24-year-old TikToker who was strangled to death in her apartment.