Uganda’s economy has continued to demonstrate strong resilience despite global uncertainties, with solid growth, stable prices, and robust investment inflows, the Ministry of Finance has reported in its Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update. The update, published in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA Cap. 171, Section 18) ahead of the January 2026 general…
Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans that security agencies will not allow any individual or group to disrupt peace as the country prepares for the upcoming elections. In remarks shared by the Uganda Police Force, Byakagaba said elections will take place in a secure and orderly environment, emphasising that maintaining law and…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned broadcasters and online media practitioners against airing live coverage of riots, violent incidents, or the unofficial declaration of election results ahead of next week’s General Election. Speaking at a joint media briefing with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance at the Uganda Media Centre, UCC Executive Director…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Amina Zawedde, has dismissed reports suggesting that the government plans to shut down internet access during next week’s General Election. Addressing the press, Dr Zawedde said, “The Government has not announced, directed, or implemented any decision to shut down the internet during the…
Mbale — Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has said he would protect President Yoweri Museveni if the long-serving leader accepts defeat in the January 15, 2026, presidential election and hands over power peacefully. Bobi Wine, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer and Museveni’s main challenger, made the remarks during…