Robert Kyagulanyi says NUP successfully awakened and mobilized Ugandans ahead of the previous elections but failed to organize effectively, a mistake he believes prevented the opposition from achieving political change.

After nearly a month off air and out of print following a military shutdown ordered by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Nation Media Group has been cleared by President Museveni to resume operations in Uganda.

Veteran musician Lady Mariam Tindatine has asked President Yoweri Museveni to intervene over claims that artists who performed during the NRM campaigns remain unpaid.

Lydia Jazmine says the current political and economic climate has reduced performance bookings for musicians, adding that entertainment is among the sectors feeling the effects.

Musician Billy Kasodde Katumba has defended the government's decision to take Ugandans repatriated from South Africa to NALI Kyankwanzi, saying the programme helped returnees rebuild their lives rather than indoctrinate them politically.

Speaking during an interview with journalist Mordecai Muriisa in the United States, Bobi Wine dismissed claims that he abandoned Uganda's struggle, insisting that leaving the country was a strategic decision to stay alive.

Former Aruu County MP Odonga Otto has said Parliament must be thoroughly cleaned of corruption, warning that anti-graft efforts will lose credibility if they are only pursued when top political figures fall out with the President.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has announced the disbursement of Shs7 billion to music promoters under a government-backed initiative championed by President Museveni. The fund is expected to support promoters facing financial challenges while strengthening Uganda's growing events industry.

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.