Busia, Uganda | URN | With Kenya’s next General Election scheduled for August 10, 2027, Uganda’s ruling NRM party has warned its leaders and residents in border communities against involving themselves in Kenyan politics, saying political tensions could disrupt cross-border trade and relations between communities. NRM national treasurer Barbra Nekesa …

Lamu, Kenya | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has backed the construction of a mega petroleum refinery at Lamu in Kenya, but says Uganda will not invest in the project for now. Museveni says that before the Dangote East Africa Refinery project was finalised, he held discussions with Nigerian businessman …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | As the Tooro Kingdom ushered in its 15th Omukama, one question continued to intrigue many Batooro and Ugandans: Why did the new king choose the name Nyabongo I? Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma did not ascend the throne as Kijanangoma. Instead, following the decision of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Ugandan families adjust to the new school term, MTN MoMo is offering customers a 20% discount on back-to-school shopping as part of efforts to ease the financial pressure associated with returning to school. The promotion, running from September 15 to 30, 2026, allows customers …

NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | As the country braces for an El Niño-influenced rainy season expected to bring above-normal rainfall and heightened flood risks in parts of the country, a new government-led roadmap is proposing a fundamental shift in disaster management, acting on forecasts before communities are hit. Uganda Radio …

Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deep in the misty forests of south-western Uganda, mountain gorillas are more than a symbol of wildlife conservation. For communities living around Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, the animals support jobs, businesses, community projects and tourism revenue. Their survival is therefore closely …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have begun an operation targeting unauthorised Wi-Fi resellers in parts of Kampala as authorities step up enforcement against public internet services operating without the required regulatory approvals. The crackdown has so far covered Kasangati, Kawaala, Kasubi and Kawempe, according to people familiar with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has appointed Moses Mande Oroto as Head of Business and Institutional Banking, strengthening its leadership as it seeks to deepen its engagement with businesses and institutions across Uganda. Oroto took up the position in August 2026, joining HFB from Centenary …

Hoima, Uganda | URN | Uganda Cranes defeated Libya 1-0 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier played at the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium. Arnold Vula scored Uganda’s only goal in the 45th minute after rising to head Allan Okello’s free kick into the back of the net, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s boda-boda operators have asked Parliament to review the implementation of the digital number plate system, citing high costs, delays in registration and replacement, limited public awareness and concerns over enforcement. The call is contained in a submission by the Alliance Transport and Allied Workers …