February, 2026

• 24 February

  Norbert Mao Declares Bid for Speaker, Vows to Champion Accountability and Integrity in Parliament

  

  By Our Staff Reporter Kampala — Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Norbert Mao, President General of the Democratic Party, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Speaker in the next Parliament, saying his nationwide consultation process has now come to an end. Speaking to the media, Mao said he had engaged Ugandans from different regions and gathered …

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• 23 February

  NEWLY APPOINTED PRIME MINISTER OF INZU YA MASAABA, RT HON NABUTELE MATHIAS, PLEDGES TO REMIND PRESIDENT MUSEVENI OF HIS 2017 AND 2018 HISTORIC PLEDGES

  

  By Our Staff Reporter 23 February 2026 Mbale City – Uganda The newly appointed Prime Minister of Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, Rt Hon Mathias Nabutele, has pledged to formally remind His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the key development pledges made in 2017 and 2018. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring full implementation for the economic transformation of …

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• 23 February

  Mbale Scouts Conclude Founder’s Week with Community Service and Leadership Induction

  

  By Our Staff Reporter 22 February 2026 MBALE CITY — The spirit of service and leadership was on full display this past weekend as students from across Mbale gathered at North Road Primary School to mark the conclusion of the annual Scouts Founder’s Week to celebrateLord Robert Baden-Powell. The event brought together enthusiastic scouts from various institutions, including Mbale High …

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• 22 February

  ANTICIPATED HEAVY RAINS AND NEED FOR PREPAREDNESS AGAINST POSSIBLE DISASTERS IN THE ELGON AND KIGEZI SUB-REGIONS

  

  By Our Staff Reporter February 22, 2026 Uganda– The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has issued an urgent directive to local authorities in the Elgon and Kigezi sub-regions, warning of anticipated heavy rainfall and the heightened risk of hydrological disasters from mid- to late February 2026. In a letter addressed to Chief Administrative Officers, the OPM signed on behalf …

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• 21 February

  Inzu ya Masaaba Petitions Police to Investigate Steven Masiga Over Alleged Threats

  

  By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda | February 21, 2026 The Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution has formally petitioned the Uganda Police Force and other national security agencies, seeking the investigation of Mr. Steven Masiga over alleged threats, intimidation, and actions said to undermine peace and lawful coexistence within the Bamasaaba community. In a statement released on Saturday, the Prime …

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• 20 February

  Lydia Wanyoto Mutende Joins Race for Speaker of Parliament

  

  By Our Staff Reporter February 20, 2026 Mbale City Woman MP-elect Lydia Wanyoto Mutende has officially declared her bid for the position of Speaker of Parliament, emphasizing the need for a free, transparent, and democratic electoral process within the House. Speaking to the media, Wanyoto dismissed claims that the ruling party’s top decision-making organ, the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of …

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• 19 February

  H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Directs Government to Support 21 Sq Km Mega International Airport Project in Nyakishenyi

  

  By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – February 19, 2026 – In a surprising directive dated February 11, 2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has instructed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and relevant government ministries to facilitate and support a major private-sector-led infrastructure project: the development of a large-scale international airport and associated facilities centered around the existing Nyakishenyi Aerodrome in Ntungamo …

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• 19 February

  Tension as Parents Storm St. Joseph Musoto Primary School In Mbale Over Withheld PLE Results

  

  By Our Staff Reporter Mbale- Uganda-19 February 2026, Tension flared today at St. Joseph Musoto Primary School in Mbale City after frustrated parents stormed the school demanding the release of their children’s 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. The parents, whose children sat the exams last year, say they have waited for weeks since the official release of the results …

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• 18 February

  Namuganza Declares Bid for Speaker, Pledges to Fight Corruption and Restore Parliament’s Image

  

  Persis Namuganza- MP Elect Bukono County By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda – February 18, 2026,A senior government minister has declared her intention to contest for the position of Speaker of Parliament, promising to fight corruption, promote accountability, and restore the dignity of the House. Persis Namuganza said she is ready to take over the reins of Parliament and provide …

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• 18 February

  UMUKUUKA IV EXTENDS RAMADAN MESSAGE OF UNITY TO BAMASAABA MUSLIM COMMUNITY

  

  By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda, The Umukuuka IV of the Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, His Highness Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to the Bamasaaba Muslim community as they begin the holy month of Ramadan. In his official message issued in Mbale City, the cultural leader conveyed his blessings on behalf of the Inzu ya …

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