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Express penalty system remains suspended as government conducts review

Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport has confirmed that the Express Penalty System (EPS) will remain suspended as the government continues a comprehensive review aimed at improving road safety enforcement. The suspension, which began amid widespread concerns, is intended to address issues of fairness, transparency, and operational efficiency within the EPS framework….

President Museveni directs UCAA to dismiss unqualified staff

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Works and Transport to take immediate action against corruption within the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). This follows findings that 152 staff members were recruited without meeting the necessary qualifications. Concerns over recruitment irregularities In a letter addressed to Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works…

Stacia Mayanja sworn in as president of National Peasants Party

In a symbolic ceremony blending political purpose with grassroots optimism, celebrated musician-turned-political leader Hajjat Faridah Stacia Mayanja was officially sworn in as the new President of the National Peasants Party (NPP). The event, held today at Nkima Gardens in Nansana, marks a pivotal reawakening for the party just months before Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Founded…

Uganda rallies private sector to lead Climate Finance mobilization

Kampala, Uganda — In a bold move to position the private sector at the heart of climate action, Uganda today launched the inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Change, signaling a strategic shift towards green investment and sustainable development. Officiated by State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, the high-level forum brought together…

Uganda Police arrest 16 in connection with election-related violence

The Uganda Police Force has confirmed a series of violent incidents related to the ongoing electoral process, involving assaults, vandalism, and destruction of property. These events occurred in Mubende, Isingiro, and Rubanda districts, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects as investigations continue. Mubende District – 7 July 2025. At approximately 1600 hours, a violent…

Museveni directs local committees to lead citizenship verification for Bavandimwe and other long-settled communities

Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued new directives to reform Uganda’s citizenship verification process, shifting authority from central government bureaucrats to local community structures. Following a June 23, 2025 meeting with the Bavandimwe (Banyarwanda of Uganda) at State House Entebbe, Museveni acknowledged concerns of discrimination and mismanagement in the current system. He…

NUP ignites movement with election fundraiser

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially launched a voluntary fundraising campaign aimed at bolstering its grassroots mobilization and campaign preparedness ahead of the 2026 general elections. The initiative was unveiled at the party’s headquarters in Kavule, led by party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who kickstarted the campaign with a…

Museveni speaks out on Balaalo conflict

Kampala, Uganda | Lucid News Africa — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has publicly addressed the ongoing tensions surrounding the presence and conduct of Balaalo cattle keepers in Northern, North Western, and Eastern Uganda. In a statement posted on his official X account (formerly Twitter), the President condemned unlawful grazing practices, encroachment on community land, and…