Uganda news

Ugandans last night were forced to walk to their homes after transport got really hard. Most of the taxis yesterday left the city so early in fear of being caught by the police. Most motorcycle riders on the other hand are behind bars since their arrest by police last evening. The president in his last speech about transport said motorcyclists ...

Senegalese American singer Aliaume Thiam Badara popularly known as Akon is set to grace president-elect, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony. The singer who was in the country over a month ago visited the president at his upcountry home of Rwakitura. The two held fruitful business dialogue. The singer showed a willingness to return for the swearing-in ceremony. Statehouse also expects ...

The German Embassy has been forced to delete their congratulatory message to Museveni. This has come after the pressure put on them by the Ugandans. The message congratulating Museveni was shunned by Ugandans especially supporters of opposition. “I would like to congratulate you on your reelection as President of the Republic of Uganda,” “Your new term in office is an ...

The latest unconfirmed news from security sources indicates that the internet might be switched off during the presidential swearing-in ceremony slated for 12th May 2021. The preparations that are already underway at Kololo Independence Grounds will see president-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni swear in for the 6th term in office. This will not be the first time authorities block the internet ...

Government Chief whip, Ruth Nankabirwa, has accused Speaker Rebecca Kadaga of fomenting conflicts in the NRM. Nankabirwa says Kadaga causes fights among organs of government. She said this while on a late-night show on NBS TV. Much as we have all witnessed the open feud between the two, Nankabirwa insisted that they have no problem. “She won her position in ...