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The society noted that Karua, as usual, had arrived at the Entebbe Airport only to be denied entry while those she travelled with were given access.

The prominent opposition lawyer was remanded after denying a charge of failing to report treason, as critics condemned his arrest and raised concerns over the treatment of government opponents.

Gongodyo was assaulted in Bukoto, Kampala, on June 5 after being accused of snatching a woman’s handbag. The Stanbic Black Pirates player later died from his injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

Despite the announcement, many Ugandans reported that the blackout was still on in their areas, suggesting lingering disruptions following the grid failure.

The restrictions apply to travellers from the three countries, including those transiting through third countries, with all new visa issuance, including visit visas, suspended.

New rules taking effect in January 2027 will limit daily cash withdrawals for individuals and businesses while encouraging greater use of digital payment channels.

Uganda’s Ministry of Health said the new cases were discovered among people who had already been listed as contacts of confirmed patients, showing that the virus is still spreading within known contact networks

The development comes just days after Uganda closed its border with the DRC following a rise in confirmed cases, as authorities move to contain cross-border transmission.

In Uganda, health authorities have confirmed two additional cases, some of which were imported from the DRC, and one recorded death. However, officials say no community transmission has been detected so far.

Residents on the islands have reported symptoms commonly associated with the disease, including fever, headaches, muscle pain, persistent fatigue and blood in stool, according to district health officials.

His remarks came as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that Ebola response efforts are struggling to keep pace with the rapidly evolving outbreak, amid rising concerns about further spread across the region.

Ayebare, one of Uganda’s most prominent diplomats, has been serving as the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations in New York and has long been regarded as a key figure in shaping Uganda’s international engagement.

According to the Health ministry, both patients have been admitted to a designated treatment unit where they are receiving treatment.

The three patients include two Ugandan nationals, amongst them a driver who transported the country's first confirmed case and a health worker who was exposed to the virus while taking care of the country's first confirmed case.

The airline said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the health and well-being of passengers, crew members, and the wider public.

Women are often the primary caregivers for children, the elderly, and the sick, and are heavily represented among nurses, cleaners, and birth attendants. These roles, the agency says, can increase exposure to infectious diseases like Ebola.

On his part, Museveni said Uganda welcomes and will support the initiative, noting that the proposed mechanism is intended to enhance regional preparedness and coordination in responding to Ebola outbreaks.

The resolutions include a temporary suspension of all flights to and from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Uganda within the next two days.

According to Uganda’s Ministry of Health, Kampala is not aware of any such financing and has not received details on where the proposed clinics would be established. DRC has not commented on the matter.

The event was presided over by Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Marksons Oboth, who also serves as Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of the EASF.

The decision follows rising regional Ebola concerns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with authorities urging pilgrims to return home as health officials step up cross-border surveillance and containment measures.

WHO Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus said the decision followed an assessment of epidemiological data showing confirmed cases in both countries and evidence of wider undetected spread across affected regions.

Unemployment and poverty pose major challenges for President Museveni's seventh term, while his age and long rule prompt questions about Uganda's future beyond his leadership.

According to Uganda’s Health Ministry, the patient was admitted to Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala on May 11 with severe illness, presenting with fever, respiratory distress, abdominal pain, nausea and signs of internal bleeding.

President Yoweri Museveni announced the development on Friday after witnessing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and the internet service provider.

The move is expected to improve integration with Uganda’s planned electric railway system and create a seamless regional transport corridor.

Uganda abolished visa requirements for DRC citizens on January 1, 2024, to foster trade and regional integration following the DRC's admission to the East African Community (EAC).

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joins regional leaders in Kampala as Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is sworn in for another five-year term following his re-election in January 2026.

Tanktainers, also known as ISO tanks, are specialised containers designed for bulk transportation of liquids such as fuel across rail, road and marine transport systems.

According to the ministry, Mugisha had previously served a 12-year prison sentence in neighbouring Kenya for drug trafficking.

According to the Ministry, Mugisha’s network has been based in Kampala but has been operating internationally in large-scale illicit drug dealing and document fraud.

Before politics, Bobi Wine was known as a musician. He is one of East Africa’s major artists, having built a huge fan base with his socially conscious reggae and dancehall songs.

The group was arrested on Monday night from a single, heavily restricted apartment complex in Bukoto, a Kampala suburb, following what officials described as a coordinated intelligence operation.

Prosecutors told the court that Onyum had allegedly admitted to carrying out the killings, claiming they were part of a “human sacrifice” intended to make him wealthy.

One of the deadliest incidents occurred in Butambala, where at least seven people were reportedly killed when soldiers stormed a gathering at the home of an opposition Member of Parliament during election-related activities.

In parts of rural and hard-to-reach Uganda, female genital mutilation remains a serious human rights violation and public health concern. For girls in Sebei communities, it is tied to deep-rooted gender norms that also increase the risk of child marriage, school dropout and violence.

The Bank of Uganda has launched a three-year domestic gold purchase programme starting April 2026. Test purchases began April 17, with eligible licensed miners supplying gold that will be assayed and added to official reserves.

The campaign forms part of Operation Shujaa, a joint military campaign launched in 2021 by Kampala and Kinshasa aimed at dismantling ADF networks operating in the region and across the border.

Uganda Airlines said its Airbus A330-800neo aircraft 5X-NIL has returned to service after cracks in turbine blades were found during a routine inspection. The first flight to Dubai took place April 17, 2026.

The report also showed that the country's economy continues to be resilient despite the geopolitical tensions.

According to the draft, the bill seeks to establish a legal framework to monitor and regulate individuals and entities acting on behalf of foreign interests in Uganda. It proposes assigning oversight to a government department responsible for peace and security, including the registration and regulation of so-called "agents of foreigners."

The case stems from a tragic incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, where four toddlers aged between 15 months and two and a half years were killed.

President Museveni met Iranian envoy Majid Saffar in Kyankwanzi as Tehran seeks clarity over pro-Israel remarks by his son, army chief Muhoozi, testing Uganda’s non-aligned foreign policy stance.

Museveni recounted how NRM candidate Justine Nameere personally approached him over alleged electoral manipulation during the vote held on January 15.

According to Kasujja, the swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds under the theme “Protecting the Gains, Making a Qualitative Leap into High Middle-Income Status”.

PS Waiswa further disclosed that, pursuant to the bilateral agreement, a group of eight individuals, whose cases had been reviewed and approved by a USA immigration judge, arrived in Uganda from the US on April 1.

According to Rachael Kawala, spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police, a suspect identified as Okello Christopher Onyu is in custody after allegedly stabbing and killing four children.

There were seven men and one woman from six African countries, including Mauritania, Angola, Ethiopia, Mali, Togo and Guinea, and they were classified as asylum seekers, according to Mundeyi.

According to Uganda Law Society, the deportees are expected to arrive aboard a privately-owned aircraft landing at Entebbe International Airport today, Thursday, April 2.

Bobi Wine’s escape from Uganda after the 2026 election exposes controlled tensions inside Yoweri Museveni’s regime and highlights structural limits on opposition politics and Wine’s National Unity Platform.