Current Affairs
Supreme Court Halts Forensic Data Ruling as Kasibante Applies to Withdraw Petition
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.
Read More »NUP Deputy President Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba Charged with Incitement to Violence
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.
Read More »New Report Highlights Renewable Opportunities Amid Surging Global Power Demand
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.
Read More »Kasibante Seeks to Withdraw 2026 Presidential Election Petition
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.
Read More »NARO partners with Industrialists to Advance Uganda’s Agro-Industrialisation Agenda
The National Agriculture Research Organisation (NARO) is forging strategic partnerships with industrialists to advance Uganda's agro-industrialisation agenda
Read More »Judiciary to Establish Specialized Court for Environmental and Infrastructure Disputes
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.
Read More »Vendors Given 2 Weeks To Vacate The City
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.
Read More »Three Suspects Arrested over Death of TikToker in Kyanja Apartment
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.
Read More »Two UPDF Soldiers Arrested Over Sembabule Election Violence
Two soldiers are in custody following violence that erupted in Sembabule District on the eve of the Local Council III elections.
Read More »Police Push for Absorption of 90,000 Polling Constables into Private Security Firms
Private security companies will man at least 90,000 polling stations across the country after the expiry of a three-month contract for polling constables recruited by the police for the electoral period.
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NRM Invites New Applications for EALA By-Election Party Flag
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has called for a fresh expression of interest from party members seeking to contest for the party flag in the upcoming East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) by-election.
