The newly sworn-in leadership of Wakiso District is facing an immediate governance bottleneck as they attempt to restore basic public services across Uganda’s most populous sub-region. Inheriting a sprawling jurisdiction of over 3.4 million residents (according to the 2024 National Census report), the incoming administration led by District Chairperson Ian Kyeyune must navigate deep political rifts, massive civil service vacancies, and an uptick in localized property crime. 1. The District Service Commission (DSC) Impasse At the heart of Wakiso’s service delivery collapse is an eight-month structural freeze. The district has operated without a functional District Service Commission (DSC) since the…
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In a moment pregnant with political symbolism, former Speaker and current First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga made a high-profile return to the floor of Parliament on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Her appearance effectively ends a prolonged, years-long absence from active House sittings—a low profile she had intentionally maintained throughout the tenure of her longtime political rival, the outgoing Speaker Anita Annet Among. A Powerful Front Bench Display Kadaga, the veteran Kamuli District Woman Representative, took her place directly on the government front bench. Her return created a highly visible line-up of the country’s most powerful female leaders, as…
President Yoweri Museveni Kampala, Uganda | URN | Newly nominated Cabinet and State Ministers have expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for including them in his new cabinet as he embarks on the next five years in power. President Museveni on Tuesday unveiled his new cabinet, in which he dropped twenty ministers at the Cabinet and State Minister levels. Several of the nominees took to social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), to express gratitude for their appointments as they outlined their priorities for the coming years. Among the first to react was Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, who was designated Minister of Local…
he United States Department of State has raised its travel advisory for Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Level 4—its highest warning level—urging American citizens to avoid all travel to the region due to a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. The designation of “Do Not Travel” coincides with a strict emergency order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective May 18, 2026, the US has prohibited entry to certain non-US citizens who have traveled through the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda within the previous 21 days. The Situation in Kampala and Cross-Border Spread The outbreak…
Ugandan Afrobeat artist Amos Lovinz has released a brand-new single dubbed “Nkwesonyiwe,” a track that is quickly gaining attention across streaming platforms and social media. The rising artist, known for his smooth Afro-fusion sound and emotional storytelling, continues to build momentum in Uganda’s music scene with this latest release. “Nkwesonyiwe” showcases his signature blend of rhythmic Afrobeat production and deep lyrical expression, reflecting themes of love and reflection. While Amos Lovinz has not publicly released a full breakdown of the song’s meaning, early listeners describe “Nkwesonyiwe” as a touching and emotional track that speaks to real-life experiences and relationships. The…
Opposition to the appointment of Dr. Lawrence Muganga as the Minister of State for Internal Affairs has intensified following a fresh petition to Parliament’s Appointments Committee demanding the rejection of his nomination. The petition, dated May 29, 2026, was submitted by a group identifying themselves as the “Concerned Citizens of Uganda.” It marks the second major legal and constitutional challenge against the Victoria University Vice Chancellor since President Yoweri Museveni named him to the new Cabinet. The Legal Nexus: Dual Citizenship and the Law The core of the petitioners’ argument rests on the strict statutory boundaries governing public office eligibility…
Content creator Rango Tenge Tenge’s manager, Michael, has spoken out following the drama linking him to confiscating the young creator’s social media platforms and failure to share royalties. During his TV interview, Michael claimed that he made Tenge and promoted him to the global stage, expressing his disappointment that Tenge and his father had made malicious accusations. “What annoyed me the most was the child saying all that at a time when we were planning so many projects. They wanted me to lose touch with the accounts, yet I woke up one morning and started my own thing,” Michael said. Sharing…
Reality TV star and businesswoman MamiDeb, real name Deborah Nantongo Cleave, has unveiled a brand-new talk show that is set to take the entertainment scene by storm. According to MamiDeb, the idea started way back with her fans and followers on Snapchat. At that time, she claimed she was going through a breakup and used her platform to share stories with fellow women about their experiences dating. “A woman used to share a story, and then people share their opinion; that is how we built a community. We talked as women, and it grew. This was when I went through…
Professor Mamdani was hosted by the Centre for African Studies in London in a conversation moderated by a Zambian Scholar, Professor Farida Banda. Prof Mamdani Reassesses Amin, Accuses Museveni of Dividing Uganda Kampala, Uganda | URN | Renowned scholar Professor Mahmood Mamdani has defended part of former president Idi Amin’s political legacy while sharply criticising President Yoweri Museveni. He accuses President Museveni of transforming Uganda into a fragmented and militarised state sustained through violence and political patronage. Speaking about his new book, Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State, at the School…
rchbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, is consulting government and health authorities on the possibility of holding a scientific virtual Martyrs Day celebration at the Anglican shrine in Namugongo Martyrs Shrine on June 3. The annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, which normally attract millions of pilgrims from across Uganda and the region, were scaled down after concerns emerged over the continued spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the risk of cross-border transmission into Uganda. Speaking during an inspection…