Author: Jamal Junior

President Yoweri Museveni has directed government engineers to inspect permanent buildings across Uganda for earthquake resistance, warning that the country must strengthen its preparedness against future seismic disasters. In Executive Order No. 1 of 2023, the President instructed civil engineers from the Ministries of Works and Transport, Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Local Government, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and other local governments to audit all permanent buildings within the next two years, beginning with high-rise structures. Museveni said the directive was prompted by Uganda’s location along major earthquake fault lines, including the Aswa, Katonga and Rift Valley fault systems,…

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has called on Members of the 12th Parliament to uphold accountability without fear or favour, saying public resources must always be managed in the best interests of Ugandans. Speaking during the induction seminar for newly elected MPs at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Ssenyonyi urged legislators to treat oversight as a constitutional duty rather than a political tool used selectively. He emphasized that accountability should be applied equally, regardless of who occupies public office or which political party is in power. According to Ssenyonyi, government funds belong to the people of Uganda, and Parliament has a…

Proceedings in the case against former Kampala Lord Mayor,  and opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago were on Tuesday adjourned to July 9, 2026, after the Uganda Prisons Service informed the court that he could not be produced because he is undergoing specialized medical investigations and treatment. The development comes just days after Lukwago was transferred from Luzira Prison to  following a court order directing prison authorities to facilitate treatment for his worsening chronic health conditions. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door court session, Lukwago’s lawyer, Medard Lubega Sseggona , said prison authorities formally notified the court that their client was receiving…

Jailed Former presidential candidate Col. (Rtd.) Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a fresh application before the High Court targeting Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the Attorney General, accusing state-linked actions of undermining their constitutional right to a fair defence in their ongoing treason case. The application, lodged on June 29, 2026, seeks declaratory orders, permanent injunctions, and aggravated damages. It is filed separately from an existing human rights enforcement suit in which the applicants challenge their alleged abduction from Nairobi, torture claims, and prolonged military detention. At the centre of the…

The Government has attributed the sudden disruption of operations at Nation Media Group in Kampala on June 28, 2026, to what it describes as a “security-led inquiry” ordered by President Yoweri Museveni. The official position was communicated by ICT Minister Justine Lumumba Kasule, who stated that the inquiry involves the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, the Criminal Investigations Directorate, and other security agencies, supported by technical experts. She added that the public will be updated once the process is concluded. On Sunday morning , armed military personnel reportedly stormed NMG Uganda premises in Kampala in the early hours of June 28,…

Award-winning journalist and former Head of Current Affairs at NTV Uganda, Raymond Mujuni, has spoken out about his reduced public presence and gradual withdrawal from frontline journalism. Mujuni, known for his investigative reporting and high-impact exposés, says his decision to step back from mainstream media and activism was driven by exhaustion and prolonged psychological strain linked to years of high-risk reporting. The journalist revealed that he experienced symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which he attributed to the pressure and intensity of investigative journalism in Uganda’s media landscape. He said the toll of continuous high-stakes reporting eventually forced him…

David Kabanda, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Chairman’s Office under Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has criticized U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Jim Risch, accusing him of interfering in Uganda’s internal affairs. Kabanda’s remarks come after Senator Risch reportedly questioned Uganda’s commitment to press freedom and suggested Washington should reassess its security partnership with Uganda. Kabanda Defends Uganda’s Sovereignty Responding to the senator’s comments, Kabanda dismissed the concerns and argued that Uganda’s domestic affairs should not be subject to foreign influence. He also questioned U.S. foreign policy decisions, citing conflicts in Iran, actions involving…

The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has cleared Winstone Katushabe, the Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety at the Ministry of Works and Transport, of allegations of abuse of office and embezzlement of government procurement processes. The investigation followed a whistleblower complaint filed in 2023 that questioned several high-value government projects implemented between 2018 and 2022. Investigation Reviewed Multi-Billion-Shilling Projects The complaint raised concerns over a UGX 3.59 billion digital archiving project and approximately UGX 22.67 billion in consultancy contracts. The allegations claimed that some projects involved inflated costs, procurement irregularities, and staffing concerns. CID Finds Procurement Was Lawful According to…

WASHINGTON / KAMPALA — U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has called for a reassessment of the United States’ security partnership with Uganda following controversial developments involving Uganda’s military leadership. The call comes after reports that Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba issued directives affecting major media houses, including Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, on June 28, 2026. Muhoozi Remarks Spark International Attention According to statements attributed to Gen. Muhoozi, he rejected the principle of a free press and asserted that he had the authority to shut down media outlets and determine when…

Veteran Ugandan journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira has resurfaced at Kira Magistrates Court after reportedly going missing for several days, where he is now facing criminal charges. According to an official Uganda Police charge sheet dated June 29, 2026, seen by our website reads, Kalyegira, also known as Nyakahuma, has been charged with two counts of broadcasting without a license under Sections 28(1) and 28(2) of the Uganda Communications Act, Cap 103. The charge sheet alleges that the 58-year-old journalist operated The Kampala Express between 2013 and 2026 and The Uganda Records between 2014 and 2026 without the required…