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    Uganda to Host Digital Government Africa 2026 Summit

    Uganda will host the Digital Government Africa 2026 summit, bringing together leaders, tech experts, and investors to accelerate digital transformation and improve public service delivery across the continent.

    FDC Hails Ugandans’ Rejection of Sovereignty Bill, Questions Its Origin

    Amuriat said citizens from across civil society, academia, and political groups presented a united front before Parliament’s joint committees, with the majority rejecting the bill.

    Museveni Clarification on Sovereignty Bill Favors Religious Groups, Dangles Political, Cultural Institutions—Lulume

    “He distanced himself from curtailing religious institutions being funded and was silent about the political parties and cultural institutions, which remain victims of the proposed protection of sovereignty bill 2026. Which means his fight is against political parties and cultural groups,” Lulume said.

    FDC Gears Up for Kikuube LCV By-election

    According to Amuriat, the Electoral Commission had set nominations for May 25th-26th, 2026, and polling for June 10th to fill the vacancy left by the late chairperson Peter Banura.

    Opposition Leaders Convene to Mark 70 Years of Besigye’s Resilience, Courage

    Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader and former presidential candidate, was arrested in November 2024 and subsequently faced charges in both military and civilian courts. He remains in detention on charges relating to treason and the alleged planning of illegal acts to overthrow the government.

    MUSEVENI GUIDES ON SOVEREIGNTY BILL, URGES FOCUS ON NATIONAL INTERESTS AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH

    President Yoweri Museveni has offered fresh guidance on the contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, distancing himself from some of its proposed approaches and urging...

    Museveni Proposes Scrapping PAYE Tax for Scientists to Accelerate Economic Growth

    Museveni compared the proposed exemption to existing tax relief for police and army personnel, stressing that scientists deserve similar recognition for their role in national development.

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