Uganda

Museveni confirms 2026 will be his final presidential race

The 80-year-old leader, who has been in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh term that would stretch his leadership to nearly half a century.

Uganda’s PFF backs unified opposition, skips 2026 presidential race

The party plans instead to support a joint opposition contender under the FREEDOM CAMPAIGN, aiming to present a united front against what it calls a militarised election orchestrated by the ruling government.

Uganda introduces Bill to strengthen health product regulation

The proposed law would establish the National Drug and Health Products Authority, tasked with supervising the manufacture, registration, and distribution of drugs, overseeing clinical trials, and regulating med...

Museveni unveils locally-made firefighting vehicle 'Muliro Eater' to foreign envoys

Museveni describes the Muliro/Moto Eater as a revolutionary all-terrain solution designed to access challenging terrains where traditional fire engines cannot.

Kony defence urges ICC judges to halt case

The fugitive warlord faces 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, torture, enslavement and sexual slavery, allegedly committed between July 2002 and December 2005 in northe...

ICC to hear war crimes charges against fugitive warlord Kony

Judges will hear 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Kony, including murder, torture, rape, sexual slavery and pillaging at the ICC's first-ever in absentia hearing.

Federal Judge blocks deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

The move comes amid ongoing legal battles following his mistaken deportation to a notorious prison in El Salvador in March, and current human trafficking charges against him.

177 pick nomination forms as Uganda’s 2026 presidential race begins

The Electoral Commission (EC) began issuing the forms last week, and the exercise is set to run until September 24

20-year-old declares ambition to lead Uganda in 2026

Jorine Najjemba, who completed her final year of secondary school last year, collected nomination forms on Monday to join the presidential race

Trump unleashes new tariffs on 69 countries, citing trade imbalances and security concerns

Rugby World Cup qualifiers: Kenya beats Uganda to proceed to semifinals

Kenya will take on the Zimbabwe Sables in the semifinals on Sunday, with Namibia and Algeria facing off in the other semi also on Sunday.

Uganda to begin ethanol-petrol blending in 2026 to cut fuel imports

The Ministry said the biofuel will mainly be sourced from molasses, a sugar industry byproduct, making the initiative both renewable and locally viable.