Uganda’s Electoral Commission has released the official campaign schedule for all eight presidential candidates, marking the start of a heated race between incumbent President Yoweri Museveni and main rival Bobi Wine, echoing the 2021 contest. At 81, Museveni seeks a…
Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng presented the 2025 Bill to Parliament, aiming to reform medicine regulation and establish a national authority for better health product oversight. Source: Parliament of Uganda
Authorities plan to deploy 100,000 security personnel to maintain order during the 2026 polls, amid fears of unrest and human rights abuses like arbitrary arrests and abductions. Source: New Vision, NTV Uganda
Activists warn that patriarchy, violence, and monetized politics are eroding gender gains, with no woman nominated for the 2026 presidency, raising queries about women’s political participation. Source: Daily Monitor
Additional pipes have arrived for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), bringing Uganda closer to its first oil production. The project is expected to boost the economy significantly. Source: New Vision, SpiceFM 89.9 Hoima
A survey reveals one in eight Ugandans—about 5 million people—face mental health issues, exacerbated by substance abuse and depression. The country has only one overstretched psychiatric hospital. Source: CGTN Africa
Organizations highlight Uganda’s growing public debt and bailouts for state enterprises, warning that they threaten funding for essential children’s services like health and education. Source: NBS Television
Uganda’s coffee exports hit a record $2.2 billion, spotlighted at a Tokyo event. Officials aim to elevate the agro-export economy, with Minister Wilson Mbadi targeting higher global market shares. Source: Nile Post
Uganda Airlines is grappling with plane maintenance issues, financial losses, and a food safety incident involving contaminated water served on board. A parliamentary report highlights investment potential but calls for strategic reforms. Source: Daily Monitor, Parliament of Uganda
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja directed police to investigate and arrest a Galaxy TV journalist for exposing overcrowding and poor conditions in a hospital maternity ward, where mothers sleep on floors. Critics decry it as an attack on press freedom ahead…
