The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as he begins another term in office, while at the same time urging him to make the protection of human rights a top priority for the country. The message was released ahead of the President’s swearing-in ceremony held …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 Preparations are underway in West Nile geared at marking the 45th anniversary of the dreaded Ombaci massacre that has left an indelible mark of the bitter taste of political instability in Uganda’s North-Western region. It was a dramatic episode of horror on …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 A USD 1.3m project aimed at redressing the impact of forced cross-border displacement has begun in Arua City under the auspices of the City’s Alliance with technical assistance from Italian Development Agency, ACAV. The project in next couple of months will focus …
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A story published by eagle.co.ug has made allegations suggesting that Dr. Chris Mukiza, the Executive Director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), was involved in a supposed attempted shooting incident during an altercation at a hotel in Kololo involving Rubanda West MP Moses Kamuntu. These claims are unverified and …
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Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) Limited has issued a strong rebuttal to the allegations made by Prof. Mary J. N. Okwakol, the Executive Director of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), concerning the university’s accreditation and development. These claims, made during Prof. Okwakol’s appearance before the Sectoral Committee …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SATURDAY 28, 03, 2026 A Chocolate factory is coming in one year to process cocoa beans into powder and chocolate in Koboko district. This was disclosed by James Baba, Former Internal Affairs State Minister and Member of Parliament for Koboko County. Baba who has been one …
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reignited debate over Uganda’s past electricity crisis after accusing Major General Mugisha Muntu of playing a role in blocking a power generation deal that he says caused widespread blackouts ahead of the 2006 elections. In a strongly worded reflection shared publicly, Museveni said the country …
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Shock and disappointment have spread across Bukoto South after outgoing Member of Parliament Twaha Kagabo reportedly withdrew the free medical services he had been offering to residents during his term in office. The decision came shortly after his defeat in the recent parliamentary elections. Dr Kagabo, a trained medical doctor …
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Shockwaves have hit Uganda’s political scene following the declaration by Persis Namuganza that she will contest for Speaker of Parliament in the 2026–2031 term. Her announcement has reportedly caused anxiety within the camp of incumbent Speaker Anita Among. Namuganza, who represents Bukono County, made her intentions public in a strongly …
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Uganda’s political scene has been stirred after strong remarks by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who publicly dismissed any chance of Norbert Mao becoming Speaker of the 12th Parliament. His words have ignited debate across both ruling and opposition camps. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Rukiga District, Tayebwa did not …
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