By HICG News Agency at 1319 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 KAGADI — Growing frustration is emerging in Kagadi District following the latest Cabinet appointments, which once again left the district without representation at the highest level of government despite its long-standing support for President Yoweri Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)….

By HICGI News Agency at 1311 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 KAMPALA — Ugandan content creator and online entertainer Master Parrot has died following a road accident along Kampala’s Northern Bypass, a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through the country’s growing digital entertainment community. The accident reportedly occurred on Tuesday evening along the busy…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1150 EAT on Tuesday 2 June 2026 The High Court in Kampala has directed that the treason trial of veteran opposition politician Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye commence within a week, despite objections from the defence that it had not been afforded sufficient time to prepare its case….

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1138 EAT on Tuesday 2 June 2026 The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) and its former board chairperson, Dr Isaac Nkote Nabeta, have asked the High Court to dismiss a judicial review application filed by the authority’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega. The respondents argue…

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…

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…

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…

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…