Wakiso, Uganda | URN | Residents of Kakola-Mutungo Kigo in Makindye  Ssabagabo Wakiso district say the multi-billion shilling mansion belonging to outgoing Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Among, was built in less than two years. One resident whose name URN has chosen not to reveal for his safety said …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, formally bringing the legislation into law. According to a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit on May 17, 2026, the Act is intended to provide for the protection of the sovereignty …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Justine Nameere Nsubuga, the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament, re-surfaced after spending hours under what some described as military abduction.‎ ‎Nameere was arrested on Friday evening, in a joint operation by armed military and police operatives who intercepted her while she was in a …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has come out to explain the circumstances leading to the siege of properties belonging to the outgoing Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among. The Senior Presidential Advisor and Chairperson of the Patriotic League of Uganda, General Muhoozi …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Security forces have launched another joint search of former Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Mutungo-Kigo, with heavy security deployed to the area. A heavy deployment of the joint security task force comprising soldiers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), detectives from the Criminal Investigations …

Pakwach, Uganda | URN | Leaders in Pakwach District have been given a seven-day ultimatum to establish landing site management committees aimed at regulating fishing activities and restoring discipline in the fishing industry. The directive follows a visit by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, to …

MEXICO CITY | Xinhua | With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections. The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World …

Nakapiripiri, Uganda | URN | Residents of Namalu Sub-County in Nakapiripirit District have accused officers at Namalu Police Station of demanding money from people reporting cases. The allegations came up on Friday during a community baraza at Namalu Police Station. The meeting was organized by the police with support from …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The mood outside Parliament was euphoric on Wednesday as Peter Paul Emaju took the oath as Kasilo County MP, cementing one of the most symbolic political victories in Serere District. Flanked by supporters, Emaju walked into the Parliamentary precincts amid cheers, ululations, and celebration, symbolising not …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Several close associates of former Parliament Speaker Anita Among, including members of parliament, are under probe sanctioned by the president. Among and others at large are suspected of alleged illicit enrichment, corruption and money laundering. A joint task force of senior detectives from the Criminal …