ENTEBBE — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has bid farewell to outgoing Russian Ambassador Vladlen Semivolos, praising his contribution to strengthening military and bilateral ties between the two countries. The meeting, held at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe, brought together senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), marking the…
Security forces in Uganda have withdrawn from the residence of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, ending a two-month deployment at his home in Magere, Wakiso District. The joint operation by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and police began on January 15, 2026, immediately after the country’s disputed presidential election, in which President Yoweri Museveni was…
KAMPALA — Veteran journalist Alan Kasujja officially assumed office as Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, succeeding Ofwono Opondo, who resigned in April 2025 to pursue politics. Kasujja, a former lead presenter with BBC World Service and with over 25 years of journalism experience, received the instruments of office from Acting Executive…
Kampala, Uganda — More than 30 independent Members of Parliament (MPs) have expressed interest in formalising cooperation with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) following Uganda’s January 2026 elections. The MPs gathered on Monday at the NRM headquarters in Kampala to witness the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), which will pave the way for…
Mbale, Uganda — Four people were injured on 17 March 2026 following an explosion involving an unidentified object at a scrap metal workshop in St. Andrews Cell, South Central Ward, Industrial Division, Mbale City. According to Deputy Police Spokesperson Diana Nandawula, the incident occurred while workers were offloading scrap metal from a vehicle. “The injured…