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.
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.
“We demand that the Executive Director of the Uganda Communication Commission should resign or cause a crisis meeting in government to ensure that the power that has been taken away from him is reinstated so that he can do his work without interference from the army,” Lulume said.
UCC officials know that if Posta Uganda can’t fix its financial issues, they might have to suggest that a private company take over as the national postal operator, similar to what happened in Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco, which change could give more power to international companies like DHL, potentially upsetting the local postal services.
Section 31 and Schedule 4 of the Uganda Communications Act 2013 stipulate that Broadcasters must ensure that any program aired is not contrary to public morality, complies with existing laws, and that adult-oriented content is appropriately scheduled.