Ugandan musician Rap Gie, best known for his hit song Namudiguli, has died, according to a report aired on Galaxy TV on Tuesday. The broadcaster announced the news, sparking an outpouring of grief across the music industry and among fans. By the time of publication, the cause of death and surrounding circumstances had not been…
Parliament’s Appointments Committee has completed the vetting of Hon. Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, who has been nominated by President Yoweri Museveni to serve as Uganda’s next Chief Justice. The session took place on Thursday morning under the leadership of Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, a member of the committee, confirmed the…
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo has issued a stern warning to Ugandans bypassing ongoing internet restrictions using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), saying the government may take measures that could permanently knock some devices off the national network. Speaking during a live discussion on UBC Television today on the status of internet restoration,…
Kampala, Uganda – January 18, 2026Uganda’s 2026 general elections have delivered one of the biggest political upheavals in recent history, after ten serving cabinet ministers lost their parliamentary seats in a stunning rejection by voters across the country. The defeats mark a dramatic shift in public sentiment, signaling mounting pressure on the ruling party to…
Uganda’s Parliament is set to debate the proposed NGO Funding Act, with political leaders and civil society actors calling for greater financial independence of non-governmental organisations through sustainable local funding. The bill seeks to reduce NGOs’ heavy reliance on foreign aid by promoting domestic financing mechanisms, a move supporters say would strengthen the resilience and…