Victoria University and MUBS Lecturer Found Dead in Bed

Police in Kampala are investigating the sudden death of Dr Tom Patrick Mugizi after his body was found decomposing in his bedroom days after relatives failed to reach him, with authorities awaiting post-mortem results to establish the exact cause of death

EC Receives Fresh Batch of Ballot Papers as Election Preparations Intensify

"You Should Vote NRM For More Support" Byaruhanga Urges Market Leaders As He Sensitize Them On Katale Loans

The Senior Presidential Advisor in-charge of political Mobilisation, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga has reiterated the government commitment to continue supporting market vendors to improve their livelihoods. He said the government is working around the clock to ensure that vendors get support to sustain their businesses through the Katale loan. "The aim of this loan is to help our vendors get money at a very low interest rate," he said. Mr. Byaruhanga made the remarks today while meeting leaders of different markets in Kampala City. The event was held at Kolping Hotel, Kawempe Division. The meeting was aimed at sensitizing leaders of

Bobi Wine urges Elon Musk to restore Starlink as Uganda tightens internet controls ahead of election

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has called on tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to reinstate Starlink internet services in Uganda, saying the shutdown is part of a wider effort to limit communication as the country heads toward the January 15 general election. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Kyagulanyi directly tagged Musk, linking The post Bobi Wine urges Elon Musk to restore Starlink as Uganda tightens internet controls ahead of election first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Zawedde Warns Against Misuse of Ai Ahead of General Elections

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- A senior Ugandan official on Friday warned the public against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) as the country heads toward general elections scheduled for Jan. 15, noting that the technology could be exploited by negative elements to sway public opinion.

Viral 'UCC Shutdown' Notice Is Fake, Commission Confirms

[Nile Post] A notice circulating on social media claiming to be a Public Notice from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announcing the suspension of internet services, mobile money, and banking operations ahead of the 2026 elections is fake. The document claims that UCC has ordered a shutdown of internet, mobile money, and banking services ahead of the 2026 elections.

YPLS Africa, Sudan of the Future Condemn Violence Against Uganda's Opposition Ahead of January 15 Elections

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship program of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, Liberia, in collaboration with Sudan of the Future, Sudan, has strongly condemned what it describes as escalating violence, intimidation, and human rights abuses against political opposition forces in Uganda ahead of the country's presidential and local government elections scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Microfinance Support Centre Moves to Provide Affordable Credit to Market Vendors With New Loan Product

[Nile Post] The government of Uganda, through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), has introduced the Katale Loan, a new financing product aimed at empowering market vendors and small-scale traders with quick, affordable and accessible credit.

Centenary Bank, Bees amp; Trees Uganda Partner to Restore Degraded Land in Mbale

[Nile Post] Centenary Bank, in partnership with Bees amp; Trees Uganda, has launched the Coffee Agroforestry for Environment and Livelihood Enhancement Initiative, aimed at restoring degraded land, promoting environmental conservation, improving rural livelihoods, and strengthening financial inclusion in Mbale District.

AFCON: Cameroon edge South Africa to set up quarter-final date with hosts Morocco

Cameroon weathered sustained pressure before striking decisively to edge South Africa 2–1 and book a place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, setting up a mouthwatering clash with hosts Morocco in Rabat. Battered for long spells in the opening half, the Indomitable Lions bent but did not break against

Tanzania exit AFCON 2025 as East Africa left without representation

East Africa's presence at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 came to an end on Sunday night after Tanzania were edged out 1–0 by hosts Morocco in a tense Round of 16 clash in Rabat. Brahim Diaz's second-half strike proved the difference, sending Morocco into the quarter-finals and confirming that there will be

State House Dismisses Claims Museveni Caused Kampala-Masaka Traffic Jam

[Nile Post] State House has dismissed claims that President Yoweri Museveni's convoy caused the heavy traffic congestion along the Kampala-Masaka Road, describing the allegations as inaccurate and misleading.

Bobi Wine Condemns Sarah Bireete's Arrest

[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the arrest of prominent human rights lawyer and civil society activist Sarah Bireete, accusing security agencies of targeting government critics ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Uganda's Food System Under Pressure As Unsafe Food Becomes the Norm

[Nile Post] Every day, millions of Ugandans walk into markets, roadside stalls, and grocery shops believing they are buying nourishment for their families. Few pause to ask how that food was produced, what chemicals were used, how it was handled, or whether it is safe to eat at all.

Afcon 2025 - Five Key Takeaways From Nigeria's 3-1 Win Over Uganda

[Premium Times] Leadership is emerging, depth is being tested, and tactical flexibility is growing. Yet defensive lapses remain the lingering concern.

No ID or Voter Slip Needed to Vote As Electoral Commission Clarifies Requirements

[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission has reassured Ugandans that possession of a National Identity Card or a voter location slip is not a requirement for one to vote in the forthcoming general elections, as long as the voter's name appears in the National Voters Register.

Bebe Cool Releases 2025 Music List, Celebrates Breakthroughs and Calls for Industry Growth

[Nile Post] Music icon Bebe Cool has unveiled his annual Bebe Cool List for 2025, highlighting the artists, albums, and songs that stood out over the year while offering candid reflections on the state of the country's music industry.

Museveni Fulfill Shs10m Pledge for Wakiso's Kayunga Market Vendors

[Nile Post] President Museveni has fulfilled the shs10 million pledge he made to vendors at Kayunga daily market in Wakiso town council.

Opposition Leader Bobi Calls for Peace, Justice Ahead of General Elections

[Nile Post] The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and presidential aspirant, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has called for peace, justice, and respect for citizens' freedoms as Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, now just weeks away.

Police Dismiss Claims of Plot to Detain Bobi Wine Before Election Day

[Nile Post] Police have dismissed claims that there is a security plot to detain National Unity Platform leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, before Uganda's January 15 elections.