Nicholas Agaba

The UPDF has praised 20 General Officers set to retire this year, describing their service as vital to Uganda’s security and military development.

The UPDF Artillery Division completed a 20-kilometre route march to strengthen combat readiness, fitness, teamwork and discipline among troops.

Uganda has scrapped funding for most public holiday celebrations and will redirect the savings to development priorities under the 2026/27 budget.

African policymakers and development experts have called for urgent reforms to help Africa's growing youth population drive economic transformation and job creation.

UPDF leaders commissioned a new classroom block at Rubongi Army Secondary School and pledged continued support to improve education for both soldiers' children and surrounding communities.

The figures indicate that TikTok and WhatsApp remain the dominant channels for brands, advertisers and content creators seeking to reach Ugandan audiences.

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has released Maj Gen Don Nabasa from detention and dropped all charges after a meeting between the two.

The EAC is preparing a new regional roaming framework aimed at reducing the cost of calls and internet services across East Africa.

Museveni used the opening of the 12th Parliament to demand accountability from NRM leaders and government officials over poverty eradication programmes.

Jacob Oboth-Oboth has been elected Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament after defeating Paul Mwiru and Norbert Mao in a special sitting at Kololo.

Jacob Oboth Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa now stand as consensus candidates.

Uganda received two Kony wives and three children from CAR as part of ongoing repatriation of LRA returnees.

The Ministry of Works and Transport has started three-day road works at Katonga Bridge, warning motorists of delays and offering alternative routes.

UPDF unveils new doctrines to unify training, planning, and operations across all its services.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda strengthens leadership and collaboration by launching the fourth cohort of its Frontline Leadership Development Programme.

Uganda promoted its tourism, culture, and investment opportunities to Chinese investors and visitors at a major Expo in China.

EASF is one of the African Union’s regional standby mechanisms established to support peacekeeping operations, conflict prevention, humanitarian assistance, and regional security across Eastern Africa.

Security agencies have intensified corruption investigations against former Speaker Anita Among after seizing more vehicles from her Nakasero residence and expanding raids linked to alleged money laundering.

The Health Ministry has introduced wide-ranging Ebola prevention rules for public spaces as Uganda intensifies efforts to contain the 2026 outbreak.