Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1235 EAT on Friday 29 May 2026 The National Unity Platform has unveiled Irene Nampala, sister to the late Helen Nakimuli, as its flag bearer for the forthcoming Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. According to the party, Nampala emerged victorious from a pool of 14 aspirants…
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Thailand Tightens Ebola Measures, Imposes 21-Day Quarantine on Uganda, DRC Travellers
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1159 EAT on Friday 29 May 2026 Thailand Imposes Mandatory 21-Day Ebola Quarantine on Travellers from Uganda, DRCThailand has announced mandatory 21-day quarantine measures for travellers arriving from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid fears of further spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The new restrictions,…
Ronald Balimwezo Appoints Faridah Nakabugo Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhind at 1416 EAT on Tuesday 26 May 2026 New Ronald Balimwezo Kampala City Lord Mayor has appointed Lubaga II councillor Faridah Nakabugo as Deputy Lord Mayor in a new executive team dominated by women leaders. Nakabugo, who was elected on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, was also appointed…
Yoweri Museveni Issues Stern Warning to Underperforming Ministers
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1352 EAT on Tuesday 26 May 2026 President Yoweri Museveni has warned yet-to-be-appointed cabinet officials that they risk dismissal if they fail to use their offices to help lift citizens out of poverty. Speaking shortly after the election of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy…
Oboth-Oboth Positioned as Leading Contender for Speakership
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1359 EAT on Monday 25 May 2026 Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has reportedly emerged as the winner in the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, following decisive backing from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in a tightly contested internal selection process. Oboth-Oboth, the West Budama South MP…
Chaos in Jinja City as Arsenal Fans’ Parade Causes Extended Traffic Jam
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1342 EAT on Monday 25 May 2026 Jinja City experienced heavy traffic congestion lasting nearly five hours on Sunday after thousands of Arsenal supporters staged a celebratory procession following the club’s English Premier League title triumph. The celebrations followed Arsenal’s narrow title win over Manchester City, securing the…
Tayebwa Endorsement Raises Questions Amid Corruption Claims
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1256 EAT on Monday 25 May 2026 Public scrutiny has intensified around Thomas Tayebwa following his endorsement by the ruling National Resistance Movement to continue serving as deputy speaker in the 12th Parliament.Tayebwa, who deputised outgoing Speaker Anita Annet Among during the 11th Parliament, received the endorsement on…
Uganda National Defence College Conducts High-Level Strategic Study Tour in Algeria
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 2216 EAT on Friday 22 May 2026 A delegation from the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025–2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study tour in Algeria, underscoring the growing defence diplomacy and military cooperation between the two African nations. The visit forms part of the college’s…
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