Politics
US Senator calls for reassessment of Uganda–US ties
Washington — A senior United States senator has called for a reassessment of bilateral ties between the United States and Uganda, signalling growing concern in Washington over recent political developments in Kampala. Senator Jim Risch, Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has publicly warned that comments by Uganda’s military leadership may have…
MK Fund launches seed grants for young entrepreneurs
A new youth-focused initiative known as the MK Fund has launched a seed grant programme aimed at supporting young Ugandans with innovative business ideas across key sectors of the economy. The fund, chaired by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, will provide small startup grants of up to Shs1 million (about $270) to individuals…
Richard Baabo Kamugisha named EC secretary
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has appointed Richard Baabo Kamugisha as the new Secretary to the Commission, effective March 4, 2026. Kamugisha had been serving in an acting capacity since late 2024 following the departure of the former Secretary. In a statement issued by the Commission, officials confirmed the appointment, noting that Kamugisha brings more…
Military mounts checkpoints in Bobi Wine manhunt
KAMPALA, Uganda — Military police on Monday mounted several checkpoints on major roads in and around Kampala, triggering speculation on social media that the operation could be linked to a search for opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Witnesses reported heavy security presence along Gayaza Road at Kitetikka, commonly known as…
Unity will make Africa strong, says Museveni
KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has returned to Uganda after attending the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State in Arusha, where he assumed the rotating chairmanship of the regional bloc. The Ugandan president took over leadership of the East African Community (EAC) from William Ruto, the president of Kenya,…