Author: Jamal Junior

Veteran opposition politician Hon. Philip Wafula Oguttu has said that advisers to Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba are not effectively guiding him, warning that the current trajectory of military involvement in civilian affairs could be contributing to political tension and a growing sense of uncertainty among professionals in Uganda. Oguttu made the remarks during an appearance on Baba TV Uganda’s “Gangamuka” morning talk show, where he discussed the broader implications of civil–military relations in the country. Oguttu Raises Concern Over CDF Advisory Team The veteran politician argued that poor or ineffective advice within the CDF’s inner circle…

Kampala Lord Mayor Eng. Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has bitterly stated that the Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has no legal authority to direct the operations or financial management of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Speaking during an interview on NBS TV’s Morning Breeze, Balimwezo insisted that the administration of Kampala is governed by the KCCA Act, which clearly outlines the roles of the city’s political and technical leadership. The Lord Mayor said the KCCA Act provides the legal framework for how the authority is managed and does not grant the military any role in the administration of…

The Government of Uganda has announced a major overhaul of recruitment for district and city local government jobs, introducing a fully online application system aimed at eliminating corruption, increasing transparency, and ensuring merit-based hiring. Under the new system, all applications for local government positions will be submitted through an electronic recruitment platform, ending the traditional paper-based process that has long been criticized for creating opportunities for bribery, favoritism, and other recruitment irregularities. Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara announced the development on his X (formerly Twitter) account, describing it as a significant milestone in Uganda’s digital transformation agenda. According to…

Veteran journalist and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Central Executive Committee member Andrew Mwenda has announced that NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor are set to resume operations soon after holding discussions with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In a statement shared on Monday, Mwenda said the PLU leadership had agreed with Gen. Muhoozi to reopen the two Nation Media Group (NMG) outlets. He, however, said the decision would first be followed by talks with the management of the media houses. “I have just held discussions with CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and we, as leaders of PLU,…

Senior cultural leaders from Teso, led by Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng, over the weekend visited former Speaker Anita Annet Among at her residence in Nakasero, offering support and addressing growing public concern over her health. After the visit, the Emorimor said Among is recovering from exhaustion following a demanding campaign period. He added that he was encouraged by her progress and urged the public to remain calm as she continues to recuperate. The delegation also dismissed widespread speculation about her condition, saying the former Speaker was in good spirits despite the physical exhaustion. The visit comes just days after…

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has finally spoken out following the sudden shutdown of Nation Media Group Uganda outlets, saying it is still gathering verified information about the incident. In a statement shared on X, UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo confirmed that the regulator had taken note of the outage affecting NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Dembe FM, and KFM, all of which went off air on Sunday, June 28, 2026. “We have immediately initiated consultations with relevant government stakeholders to establish the verified facts surrounding the incident,” Thembo said. He further urged the public to remain calm and refrain from…

The Ugandan government has announced an emergency evacuation of its citizens from South Africa following a surge in xenophobic attacks and escalating anti-immigrant tensions. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo confirmed on Sunday that the government will fully finance the evacuation exercise, with Uganda Airlines operating special charter flights to safely return stranded Ugandans home. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 746 Ugandans have so far registered for repatriation after reports of growing hostility towards foreign nationals. The move comes as some groups in South Africa have reportedly issued a June 30, 2026 ultimatum demanding that undocumented…

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered intense public debate after issuing a directive on X ordering police patrol units to arrest Nation Media Group Uganda Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa on sight. The order came just hours after security forces reportedly shut down several Nation Media Group outlets in Uganda, including NTV Uganda and Spark TV. In a post that quickly spread online, Muhoozi instructed: “All police patrols are instructed to arrest her on sight.” He accused the media houses of “causing chaos,” and further escalated controversy by referring to Nsibirwa as a “small girl” who needed “discipline”…

Armed soldiers have been deployed outside the headquarters of Daily Monitor in Namuwongo, Kampala, as the newspaper remains under a reported military siege. The deployment follows reported directives attributed to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, ordering the shutdown of Nation Media Group (Uganda operations). The action is said to target multiple media outlets under the group. A parallel operation was reported at the broadcast centre hosting NTV Uganda and Spark TV at Serena Hotel, where security forces reportedly moved in around midnight on Sunday and took the stations off air, halting transmissions.…

Former UPDF officer and former Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Commissioner for External Affairs, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, has been arrested in a joint security operation and is expected to be extradited to the United States. According to reliable sources, Katungi is currently being held at Kibuli CID headquarters as Ugandan authorities await travel arrangements from the U.S. U.S. prosecutors have indicted Katungi over his alleged role in a $58 million international arms trafficking conspiracy involving the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a Mexican criminal organization. Court documents filed in the U.S. Eastern District of Virginia accuse him of conspiring to supply…