Uganda is organizing a regional leader summit about the worsening conflict in eastern Congo. A foreign ministry official confirmed the meeting will address the recent advances by the M23 armed group near Uvira and the growing humanitarian emergency. The primary goal is to prevent a wider regional war.
The planned Kampala gathering follows heightened international alarm. American officials at the UN Security Council directly accused Rwanda of strategic control over M23, alleging thousands of Rwandan troops are operating inside Congo with advanced weapons. They warned the conflict could ignite a broader war, citing cross-border strikes into Burundi. The capture of the strategic city Uvira has increased fears of regional spillover...
Uganda's transport ministry kicked off Road Safety Week by focusing on faulty cars. Officials launched the campaign at the Namanve inspection center, using the theme "Safe Vehicles for a Safer Uganda." Ministry representative Barbara Namugambe stated that poorly maintained vehicles are a major cause of crashes, calling safety a shared duty.
Police data shows over five thousand annual road deaths, with mechanical failures like bad brakes and bald tires as top causes. The event featured a live demo of the planned mandatory vehicle inspection process. The government will first require checks for its own fleet, then expand to private and commercial vehicles. Experts note that inspection systems elsewhere reduce mechanical failures, a big...
Ugandan police claim opposition candidate Bobi Wine broke the agreed campaign rules during his eastern tour. Security officials stated Robert Kyagulanyi made unapproved stops in Soroti District and held roadside addresses instead of proceeding to approved rally sites in Katakwi. This caused a thirty-minute standoff with officers, disrupting the schedule.
Kyagulanyi, the National Unity Platform leader, accused authorities of blocking his movement and denying him access to booked lodging in Amuria and Soroti. He repeated previous allegations of a government plot to assassinate him, which officials deny. Police say he failed to reach his final planned rally in Amuria because his events ran past the authorized evening cutoff time. They...
A new book pushing the cultural and economic value of Uganda's Ankole Longhorn cattle just launched in Kampala. The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and a group called Destination Ankole published it, with Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze presiding. Titled "Celebrating the Prestigious Ankole Cattle Heritage in Uganda," the work traces the breed's history and its deep cultural roots in southwestern communities, where the animals symbolize status and wealth.
President Yoweri Museveni personally endorsed the book with a foreword, calling it an international milestone. The publication details the breed's economic uses beyond just beef, like tourism and genetic conservation. It highlights government efforts since 2003, including...
BUL FC has fired head coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko and suspended his whole staff after a bad losing streak. CEO Joseph Mutaka said the move came from a full performance review. The club just lost 3-1 to Police FC, their fifth straight defeat, dropping them to 12th place. Kikomeko, hired in mid 2023, leaves eighteen months into a contract that was recently extended.
Junior team coaches will run things temporarily. Names like Daniel Kabaale and Michael Ssebagala will take over while the club finds a permanent solution. Former coaches Alex Isabirye Musongola and Hussein Mbalangu are rumored to be top candidates for the job. Isabirye, who previously led BUL to trophies, is now available after leaving URA FC. Mbalangu also just got dismissed...
Rachael Buturo, daughter of former Ethics Minister Dr. Nsaba Buturo, has died. The Kampala socialite was known for her friendly and warm personality, easily moving through different circles in the city. Her family announced her passing, calling it a devastating loss. The cause is not officially stated, though some friends mention she recently complained of a migraine.
A vigil will be held at the family home in Mutungo. A funeral service follows at Bugolobi Church of Uganda. Her body will then be taken to Kisoro District for burial. The former minister and his wife have received many condolences from the public, religious leaders, and Kampala's social community. They remember Rachael as a gentle and lively person.
At a rainy rally in Kassanda District, President Museveni told a crowd to reject opposition candidates. Speaking in the Bukuya Town Council, he argued rival politicians fail to deliver services. He pointed to his NRM party's record over forty years, starting with national peace. Museveni claimed Uganda's stability comes from avoiding divisive politics based on tribe or religion.
He listed development as a second achievement, naming road projects like Myanzi-Kiboga-Mubende. He blamed local leaders for slow progress on some infrastructure. While noting electrical improvements in Kassanda, he admitted some sub-counties still lack power and criticized water access there. He recommitted to placing a primary school in every parish and a...
The Ugandan foreign ministry gave a shoutout to Ambassador Richard Kabonero for coaching new diplomats. He got a 2025 certificate for being a top team player and mentorship champion, signed by Permanent Secretary Bagiire Vincent Waiswa. Kabonero told reporters that guiding young officers is important as Uganda handles tricky global politics.
The award is part of a bigger push to build up diplomatic skills inside the ministry. With Uganda sending more young people to overseas posts, officials say internal training is a major focus. These diplomats work on trade deals, regional cooperation, and security issues across areas like the Great Lakes.
Kabonero's career includes postings as a First Secretary in Washington and later as...
Rundu locals are pointing fingers at decades of bad planning after floods wrecked their homes. Residents in the Kehemu area say a lack of drainage, bridges, and basic infrastructure made the damage worse. They feel abandoned by their leaders, arguing that their complaints about water management have been ignored for over twenty years.
Town council spokesperson Benjamin Makayi gave a different take, calling it a natural disaster. He stated the council was not aware of rain-caused flooding and noted affected people had not formally sought help. Makayi said the area's landscape makes it prone to such issues and that a technical investigation is needed before any official clarification.
The human cost is clear from resident accounts...
