Author: Emmanuel Ngobi

“The best way is to build factories in Uganda to process agricultural products from our Ugandan farmers. Let the people here produce, and your companies process,” Museveni said.
President Mohamud briefed the President on Somalia’s security situation and commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their contribution to African Union-led peace support operations against Al-Shabaab. He also expressed hope that Ugandan troops would remain in Somalia longer to support efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability.

Pharmaceutical Society Withdraws Recognition for MUST Pharmacy Program

Dr. Lutoti said that following those findings, the Council issued a Show Cause Notice Ref: 300/PSU/2026 dated September 10th, 2026, requiring MUST to show cause within 30 days why recognition should not be withdrawn and students transferred.

PFF Slams Court Over Failure to Hear Lukwago’s Bail Application

"This is no longer just about legal technicalities but about a human life. Counsel Lukwago has dedicated his entire professional life to defending the rule of law and constitutionalism. To see the same system he has served now turn against him in his hour of greatest need is painful," Lulume added.

FDC Blasts Government Over Fuel Crisis, Cost of Living

"How do you tell a boda-boda rider to stop moving when movement is how they earn a living? How do you tell a trader, a farmer or an ordinary worker to stay home when their livelihoods depend on getting to work, reaching markets and serving their customers?" Centenary asked.

FDC Rejects Plan to Centralise Teacher Training, Warns of Worsening Teacher Crisis

"Uganda has over 15 million learners and only about 300,000 teachers. The pupil-to-teacher ratio is already 1:58 to 1:60 in many UPE schools, against the recommended 1:45. Closing dozens of colleges and keeping only a few centres will drastically cut annual output. This gap will never be closed if this arrangement is fast-tracked by government," Lubega said.

JEEMA Demands Immediate Release of Sam Mugumya, Probe into Alleged Safe House Torture

Upholding the party's position, Nsereko said Uganda cannot be governed by safe houses, citing Article 44 of the Constitution, which provides that freedom from torture is non-derogable, and Section 176 of the UPDF Act, which provides that all detention must be in gazetted places.

Opposition Leaders Rally Ugandans to Reject Fear, Condemn Abductions and Illegal Detentions 

"We have the right to say no to fear. We must come out and condemn policies and actions that are wrong. It is our right to oppose what seems not right to us," Ssenyonyi said.

Mukono South MP Calls for Review of Fishing Regulations to Balance Conservation and Livelihoods

"Our people respect conservation, but they also need to eat and earn. If we can protect the most critical breeding zones while opening up part of the 200 square kilometres for regulated community fishing, we protect both the fish and the people," Maseruka said.

Buganda Congratulates Tooro’s New King Nyabongo I, Hails Centuries-Old Brotherhood

Buganda and Tooro's centuries-old brotherhood and fraternity shall flourish for the good of their peoples and all Ugandans.

PFF’s Bayiga Urges Government to Cut State House, Defence Budgets to Fund Drought Response

Bayiga proposed that the supplementary budget should be financed by cutting expenditure for State House, Defence, and the Office of the President, to prioritize food security and support to affected farmers.

FDC Calls for Major Tourism Sector Reforms to Drive Economic Growth

However, according to the Ministry of Tourism, the Ugandan government has earmarked tourism as a top priority for investment. For the 2026/2027 financial year, the government allocated UGX 571.5 billion directly to tourism development and marketing. 

Phaneroo Ministries Announces 5th Global Inter-University Conference 

Organizers noted that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place and all necessary permissions from relevant authorities have been obtained, with close collaboration with security agencies to ensure a safe environment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site.

Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Rwomiire Calls for Unity, Restraint ahead of Empango

Omuhikirwa Rwomiire explained that history should remember the current generation not for the noise made, but for the wisdom shown when Tooro needed it most. He called on all subjects to rally behind the new King and unite around the Kujumura Engoma or coronation (Empango) celebrations slated for September 29th, 2026, urging that all energy and goodwill be directed towards making the event a success.

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