Author: Jamal Junior

Uganda Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine has confirmed receipt of a court order directing the immediate transfer of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago from Luzira Prison to Mulago National Referral Hospital for specialized medical treatment. According to the directive, Lukwago is to be transferred without delay to receive treatment for chronic health conditions that have reportedly worsened during his detention. Lukwago, a prominent opposition lawyer and counsel for detained politician Dr Kizza Besigye, was arrested in mid-June 2026 and charged with misprision of treason after allegedly attempting to serve legal documents on Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Although…

Electoral Commission Chairperson Simon Byabakama has criticized police for failing to enforce a ban on vehicles without number plates during campaign activities in the Kalangala Woman MP by-election, raising concerns over compliance with electoral guidelines. Byabakama expressed concern that despite clear directives prohibiting the use of unmarked vehicles in election operations, such vehicles were still being used during the voting period. He urged security agencies to take immediate action to ensure full enforcement of electoral laws and maintain order throughout the process. He also appealed to residents of Kalangala to remain peaceful and adhere to electoral regulations as the country…

Speaker of Parliament Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth has pledged to build a more transparent, accountable, and people-centered Parliament, assuring Ugandans that he is committed to restoring public confidence in the institution. Speaking as the Guest of Honor at the handover ceremony of leaders of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) led by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba in Naguru, Kampala, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Oboth Oboth appealed for patience and support as he settles into his new role. “I ask for your support and understanding as I settle into this responsibility. My commitment is to build a Parliament that serves the…

Kalangala District — The Electoral Commission has declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Idah Nabayiga the duly elected Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, following a closely watched by-election. Nabayiga secured a commanding 12,642 votes, comfortably defeating her closest challenger, Irene Nampala of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who polled 7,474 votes in a competitive race that attracted intense political activity across the island district. The result was officially announced by Kalangala District Returning Officer Ronald Agaba, who confirmed the completion of polling, counting, and tallying processes in line with Uganda’s electoral procedures. The victory cements Nabayiga’s entry into…

A dispute has emerged between Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Director of Operations Sylvia Damalie Owori and the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) over the use of the Adungu Cultural Centre in Gulu City. The facility, located at the former SOS Children’s Village in Laroo-Pece Division, previously served as a rehabilitation centre for former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) returnees before being handed over to OPM in December 2023. Since then, 146 former abductees have undergone rehabilitation there, with the last group reintegrated in June 2025. After the centre was vacated, Owori’s Adungu Cultural Centre, registered as a community-based organisation in…

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed that all funds allocated for road construction in Kampala be transferred to his office within one week. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he stated: “ALL monies meant for road construction in Kampala MUST be handed over to my office in the next week!” The directive follows his earlier position that all road construction contracts in the capital must receive his personal approval before implementation. Gen. Muhoozi also indicated that the UPDF Engineers Brigade will take a leading role in executing most road projects. He said the arrangement is…

Former Kira Municipality MP and PFF Secretary General, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has launched a scathing attack on Uganda’s judiciary following the denial of bail to opposition lawyer and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. Speaking after the court ruling on Tuesday , Ssemujju alleged that the decision was politically motivated and appeared to follow public remarks by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who had previously suggested that Lukwago could face up to 10 years in prison. According to Ssemujju, Lukwago’s continued detention is part of a broader effort to weaken the legal defense team of opposition veteran…

Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has convened an urgent meeting with Uganda’s event and concert promoters to review the utilization of UGX 3 billion already disbursed from the UGX 10 billion presidential grant allocated to the entertainment industry. The high-level meeting, held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, comes amid growing concerns over how the funds were spent and whether all beneficiaries were properly verified before receiving the money. Sources indicate that accountability is at the center of the discussions, following reports that some promoters have agreed to refund part of the funds previously allocated to them. Government officials are…

Igara East Member of Parliament and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Central Executive Committee member, Hon. Michael Mawanda, has dismissed claims that the organization is primarily a political outfit, insisting that its main focus is poverty eradication and socio-economic transformation. Speaking during an interview with UBC TV, Mawanda said PLU’s mission goes beyond political competition and is centered on improving the livelihoods of ordinary Ugandans through patriotism, self-reliance, and citizen-driven development. “Our priority is fighting poverty and promoting socio-economic transformation. PLU is not focused on politics; we are focused on empowering Ugandans to take charge of their own development,” Mawanda…

Kumi Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Silas Aogon has called on the Ugandan government to urgently facilitate medical care for former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, citing growing health concerns and appeals from leaders in the Teso sub-region. Aogon stressed that despite ongoing corruption, money laundering, and illicit enrichment investigations linked to Among alongside reports of property raids and asset seizures—her right to medical treatment should not be compromised. “Please give her the chance to get proper medical attention,” Aogon said during an exclusive interview with Parliament Watch Uganda, emphasizing that humanitarian considerations must take precedence over political disputes.…