Tag: corruption

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

National News

Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Internal Affairs Praises CID...

The Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Internal Affairs is conducting its oversight work on different security agencies, including the Uganda Police, UPDF, and Uganda Prisons Service, among others, in the move to crack down on corruption following President Museveni's war against corruption in Uganda.

Crime

Corruption Is Closer to Us Than We Like to...

The ministers’ “Expose and Fight Corrupt Officials in Local Governments” campaign has taken the fight to different districts, where officials have been questioned over issues such as misuse of public resources, abandoned projects, revenue leakages and poor service delivery.

National News

Museveni Warns Self-Seeking Leaders Against Pursuing Power for Personal...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used his 2026 State of the Nation Address to issue a stern warning to...

Education

MUBS Chancellor Urges Graduands to Fight Corruption as They...

“Corruption undermines fairness, justice, and national development. You the youth should mantain self discipline and uphold peace, and play an active role in safeguarding Uganda’s future,” Kiyonga said.

National News

UPC Tells Newly Sworn-in MPs to Concentrate on Service...

“Let us be members of parliament that concentrate on national unity, service delivery of the people of Uganda,” Oyat said.

Regional

Burundi’s Ndayishimiye Hails Museveni’s Regional Peace Role at Inauguration...

Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has praised President Yoweri Museveni’s role in promoting regional peace and stability across the Great Lakes region, while Museveni used his inauguration speech to warn against corruption and call for wealth creation.

Business