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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…
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…
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…
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…
Seventeen individuals have been charged in connection with the widespread vandalism of electricity infrastructure that has disrupted power supply across several regions of Uganda, including the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Luweero, Nakasongola, Mityana, Kiboga, and Mubende. The suspects were arraigned before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court on charges of terrorism, following a joint operation by security…
Seville, Spain – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has raised concern over growing global instability, warning that ongoing conflicts, economic protectionism, and renewed competition for natural resources are fueling uncertainty for investment, trade, and development financing. In a written statement delivered by Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in…
Kampala, Uganda – Police in Kajjansi Division under Kampala Metropolitan South have arrested 48 suspected criminals during a targeted operation conducted in the early hours of July 1, 2025. The intelligence-led crackdown, which began at approximately 3:30 a.m., was aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating in known black spots within Lweza and surrounding areas. According…
Uganda’s media landscape stands at a critical crossroads, navigating a complex interplay of constitutional guarantees, restrictive legislation, and severe economic pressures. A recent report titled “Vulnerable Media, Struggling Democracy: A Critical Appraisal of Uganda’s Media Legal Framework” an initiative of the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), supported by the Ford Foundation paints a troubling…
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s fight against procurement corruption is gaining new momentum. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has entered a strategic partnership with the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) to clamp down on graft in government contracting a sector widely regarded as one of the largest spending arms of…
Kampala, Uganda — Civil society organizations have urged the Ugandan government to enact a specific law that mandates the implementation of a universal pension scheme for older persons across the country. This call was made during the launch of a new research paper evaluating the performance and structure of universal pension schemes in seven countries….
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