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By Our Staff Reporter Uganda,Thursday, 28 May 2026 President Museveni’s “Kisanja No Sleep” Cabinet has ushered in a wave of first-time ministers, technocrats, businessmen, academics and fresh political entrants as the veteran leader reshapes government for the 2026–2031 term. While several old guards survived the reshuffle, the new Cabinet reflects Museveni’s increasing willingness to elevate emerging political actors, professionals and …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale,Uganda-Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The Umukuuka IV of the Bamasaaba, His Highness Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, has applauded H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for appointing Bamasaaba leaders, Hon. Lydia Wanyoto and Hon. Simon Mulongo, to Cabinet positions. The message was conveyed on behalf of the Umukuuka by the Prime Minister of the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, …

By Our Staff Reporter Uganda-Tuesday, May 26, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed a new line-up of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Presidential Advisors under the powers granted to him by the 1995 Constitution of Uganda. Among the notable appointments is Hon. Simon Mulongo, who has been appointed Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala,Uganda – May 25, 2026 In a decisive victory that underscores continuity and strong legislative confidence, incumbent Deputy Speaker Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has been re-elected to serve in the 12th Parliament, defeating challengers Fort Portal Woman MP Hon. Asinansi Nyakato and Dokolo District Woman MP Hon. Sarah Aguti Nyangkori. Tayebwa polled a commanding 447 votes, while …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – May 25, 2026 — In a historic session marking the inauguration of the 12th Parliament, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Member of Parliament for West Budama County South (also referred to as West Budama Central in some reports), has been elected as the new Speaker of Parliament. The election …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-May 21, 2026. Government Legal Opinion Declares Inzu Ya Masaaba Constitutional and Clarifies Leadership Tenure Excitement, Celebration and renewed hope have swept across the Bamasaaba community following the release of the Attorney General’s legal opinion reaffirming the legitimacy of the and clarifying key constitutional matters regarding the leadership of The opinion, now widely circulating among clan …

By Our Staff Reporter A section of officials linked to Jude Mike Mudoma, the embattled cultural leader of the Bamasaaba, have reportedly been deported back to Uganda from Ankara, Turkey, after allegedly defying Ebola-related travel restrictions while en route to the United States. Sources close to the matter indicate the officials were denied clearance and returned on the next available …

By Our Staff Reporter Sunday, May 17, 2026 Kampala, Uganda – In a significant move to bolster national autonomy, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has given his assent to the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, officially enacting the legislation after its passage by Parliament. According to official statements, the Act seeks to defend Uganda’s sovereignty by regulating activities that could undermine …

By Our Staff Reporter May 15, 2026 A fresh storm has erupted within the Bugisu cultural leadership after Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Jude Mike Mudoma, moved to launch what locals described as a parallel Imbalu organising committee at Mutoto Cultural Grounds ahead of the 2026 circumcision season. The meeting, held yesterday at the former Bungokho-Mutoto Sub-county headquarters, was largely boycotted by …

By Our Staff Reporter May 15, 2026. The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Uganda following the death of a 59-year-old Congolese national who had been admitted at Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala. According to the Ministry, the patient was admitted on May 11, 2026, after presenting symptoms including respiratory distress, fever, nausea, …