A fresh war of words has erupted between Masaka City Woman MP Justine Nameere and Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, with Nameere accusing opposition leaders of exploiting public events for political gain.

Veteran musician Ragga Dee has claimed that politics in Uganda effectively ended with President Museveni, saying most modern-day politicians are opportunists while defending musicians' ability to lead.

Uganda has unveiled a Shs84.3 trillion budget for FY2026/27, with security, transport infrastructure, education, and health receiving the largest allocations. Debt servicing and refinancing also remain among the government's biggest expenditures.

President Museveni surprised delegates at Kololo during the national budget reading after openly admitting that the fiery personalities of Balaam Barugahara and Juliet Nameere played a role in their appointments to the Ministry of Local Government.

Uganda Prisons Service spokesperson Frank Baine has shed light on the country's prison classification system, explaining how inmates are distributed among maximum, high, and low-security facilities based on the severity of their crimes and security risks.

Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara has pledged sweeping anti-corruption reforms, including rotating long-serving district officials and strengthening accountability systems.

Balaam Barugahara has expressed gratitude following his appointment as Minister of Local Government, capping a journey that has seen him rise from entertainment promoter to influential political mobiliser and Cabinet minister.

President Museveni last night named the Cabinet that will serve during the 2026–2031 term, but beyond the retentions and promotions, attention has quickly shifted to the notable figures who did not survive the latest reshuffle.

President Museveni has released Uganda’s 2026–2031 Cabinet list, retaining top leadership while making notable changes, including Balaam Barugahara’s elevation to full Cabinet and key ministerial swaps across finance, health, ICT and defence.

Andrew Kyamagero has defended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba against critics, saying the CDF is more strategic and disciplined than many people believe. He cited Muhoozi’s leadership style, admiration for Paul Kagame and lessons learned from President Museveni.

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has intensified Ebola preparedness measures following the outbreak in DR Congo, with Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine saying the country needs over UGX 90 billion to sustain response operations.

Eddy Kenzo has spoken out about the viral image suggesting he was removed from his seat during the presidential inauguration ceremony, describing the picture as misleading and AI-generated