EC announces polling dates for 2026 elections
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially announced the polling dates for the 2026 elections, covering the Presidency, Members of Parliament, and Local Government Councils, including councillors representing Special Interest…
2026 elections: MPs learn biometric voter verification
Members of Parliament in Uganda participated in a live demonstration of the Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK), gaining hands-on experience with the technology that will be used in the 2026…
Sugarcane price cuts in Busoga raise eyebrows
Busoga – The recent decision by some sugar factories to reduce the price of sugarcane has drawn sharp criticism from community leaders and farmers, raising questions about the timing and…
Dismissed prison warder joins Bobi Wine
Barely a week after his dismissal from the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), former warder Lawrence Ampe has joined the campaign trail of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly…
UNOC secures Shs7Tn loan to fast-track oil and road projects
Following Parliamentary approval, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has formally executed financing agreements to borrow up to USD 2 billion (about UGX 7.12 trillion) from global petroleum trader Vitol…
