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Byanyima Says Besigye’s Detention Shows a Hollowed-Out Constitution

According to Byanyima, Besigye was once again in detention and had become gravely weakened after months of imprisonment and illness. His case, she said, was not simply about the persecution of one leader, but also served as a warning designed to raise the cost of opposing the government.

Museveni Urges Africa to Prioritise Continental Integration in Meeting with Commonwealth Chief

“We should associate with a united Africa in the context of the Continental Free Trade Area and other trade partners of our choice, rather than clustering Africa depending on former colonial association,” Museveni said.

MAAIF Convenes District Leaders Over Drought, Irrigation and Agricultural Challenges

“H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni told us, this is ‘Kisanja Hakuna Kulala’, so wake up and wake those slumbering on the job near you. Let us challenge one another where we see complacency. Let us not allow ourselves to settle into comfort or preserve friendships at the expense of performance and progress,” Tumwebaze noted.

UGX 22.7Bn Corruption-linked Funds Under Investigation as Museveni’s Campaign Gains Momentum

Isoke highlighted that the campaign is currently operating in Bunyoro, covering Kiryandongo, Masindi, Buliisa, Hoima and Hoima City, with the broader aim of recovering public resources, strengthening accountability and improving service delivery.

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public University in Busoga Sub-Region

“After discussing the proposal to establish Busoga University as a public university, Cabinet decided to name it Iganga University,” Lumumba said.

Omukama Nyabongo I Names Interim Government, Maintains Prime Minister Rwomiire

Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.  

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.

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