Newly elected Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has outlined an ambitious vision for the capital, pledging inclusive leadership, swift action and an end to political infighting as he begins his tenure following the January 2026 local government elections. Balimwezo, a National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, won the Lord Mayor race with about 141,220 votes,…
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won all four regional Youth Member of Parliament seats following elections held this week for the 2026–2031 parliamentary term. The polls, conducted between January 28 and 29, 2026, were organised under Uganda’s special interest group representation system, where youth MPs are elected by electoral college delegates drawn from…
Uganda is hosting Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, a visit that leaders within the Rotary fraternity say underscores the country’s growing influence and strategic importance within the global Rotary movement. Arezzo will be in Uganda from February 20-22, 2026. The visit was confirmed on Thursday by Emmanuel Katongole, a Ugandan Rotarian, who announced the development…
A proposed $5.3 billion “Smart Coffee City” project unveiled by Inspire Africa chief executive Dr Tugume Nelson O has sparked intense public debate, with supporters hailing it as a bold vision for transforming Uganda’s coffee sector, while critics dismiss it as a potential diversion and question its funding and credibility. Dr Tugume announced the plan…
Human rights activist and civil society leader Dr Sarah Bireete has broken her silence following her release on bail after spending nearly a month in detention, thanking supporters for standing with her and vowing to continue advocating for the rule of law, justice and accountability. Bireete was arrested on December 30, 2025, and remained in…