Latest News of Uganda's Political Landscape

Ex-Police Commander Sam Omara Dies at 64

Former Field Force Unit commander Sam Omara has died at 64 after a long illness, his son confirmed on Sunday.

FDC announces Shs 5m presidential nomination fee and Shs 100,000 for parliamentary hopefuls ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections.

NRM Parliamentary Caucus meets at State House on May 2, 2025, to discuss the national budget and military court bill.

UPC sets Shs 20m presidential nomination fee, challenging candidates to prove financial strength ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections.

The Vatican announces that the conclave to elect the next Pope will begin on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel, following the death of Pope Francis.

At Pope Francis’ funeral, Biden and Uganda’s Speaker Among shared a brief, symbolic moment despite deep political tensions.

President Museveni reappoints senior figures including Rugunda and Nadduli, and names Tony Owana advisor on NRA historical archives.

Minister Norbert Mao criticizes State House Entebbe’s new look, likening it to a shopping mall and lamenting lost heritage.

President Museveni okays Tororo’s elevation to city status and three new districts to improve services and ease ethnic tensions.

Uhuru Kenyatta addresses youth leaders at Makerere’s 2025 Guild Summit focused on governance and institutional accountability.