Preliminary police investigations indicate that at about 5:30 a.m., Matovu went to his girlfriend's residence. Police said that as the two were leaving the residence, they were allegedly confronted by a man who had previously been in a relationship with the same woman.

Uganda supported negotiations on a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation to curb illicit financial flows and profit shifting.

World Rabies Day is observed globally every year on September 28th, with the 2026 theme being “Stronger Together” emphasizing that rabies elimination requires collaboration across communities, veterinary professionals, healthcare workers, governments, educators, and international partners.

“The dust of the 2026 General elections has settled, but the wounds have not,” Kanyesigye said

Akena argued that education must provide practical skills to children who drop out before Primary Five, and that investment should begin with training teachers rather than simply expanding enrolment. He said UPE funding of UGX 20,000 per pupil was far below what is required to provide quality education.

“UNEB will not condone any cases of indiscipline. Previously we have had parents running to us telling us that my son or daughter has been sent away from school and now we want you to intervene and force the school to have my child back to do his examination because he is a candidate. We have told them that being a candidate doesn’t immunize your child from following school regulations,” Odongo highlighted. 

Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations under the Pamoja arrangement, bringing the continental tournament to East Africa.

Speaker Oboth said the institute will henceforth become a central engine for training, research, and capacity building, with cooperation and technical support from the German Parliament under a planned Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).