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By Reagan Nabutele Kampala-Uganda-Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Members of Parliament representing the Bugisu Sub-region were among legislators from across Uganda who turned up at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, on Tuesday for the official induction training of the 12th Parliament. The four-day retreat, organised under the office of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth, is …

By Reagan Nabutele June 12, 2026 | Mbale City, Uganda The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially opened the Mbale Regional Wildlife Education Centre, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s efforts to decentralize conservation education and strengthen tourism development across the country. The facility, located along the Mbale–Tororo Road in Mbale City, has been officially commissioned on by Vice President …

By Our Staff Reporter Kololo, Kampala | June 4, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Ugandans to intensify efforts towards wealth creation, productivity, and economic transformation, declaring that the country is entering a new phase of growth driven by commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services, and information technology. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda – June 3, 2026 — In a landmark development for wildlife conservation, education, and tourism in Eastern Uganda, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has commenced the translocation of animals to the new UWEC-Mbale Satellite Zoo, the country’s first regional zoo. The facility, developed in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), is set …

By Our Staff Reporter MBALE, UGANDA – June 2, 2026 The leadership of Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, under the stewardship of Umukuuka IV, Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, has issued a public disclaimer distancing itself from alleged plans to forcefully remove Jude Mike Mudoma from the institution’s offices at Malukhu. In a statement signed by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Mathias Nabutele, …

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 …