Uganda

Both the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have denied knowledge of the activists’ detention or location.

Bobi Wine, who leads the National Unity Platform (NUP), said the case highlights a long-standing pattern of arbitrary arrests and disappearances of opposition supporters.

The Uganda Police, however, have since refuted claims that the two activists are in state custody. During a press briefing, ACP Rusoke Kituuma said the police had no information on their whereabouts and had not received any formal report regarding their disappearance.

On October 1, the armed individuals attacked and robbed Ugandan fishermen at Rweshama Landing Site on Lake Edward in the western district of Rukungiri.

UNP Spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma added that they had no information on whether Njagi and Oyoo have been reported as missing persons.

The exercise was part of the ninth Africa Amnesty Month, observed under the theme "Safer Communities through Voluntary Disarmament".

The meeting brings together representatives of the AU, the East African Community, the United Nations, civil society, youth, women's groups, the media, and other stakeholders to advance the continental agenda of ending armed violence.

Njagi and Oyoo, who are affiliated with the Free Kenya Movement, were reportedly seized on Wednesday, October 1, while participating in the campaign trail of Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.

In a statement on Wednesday, Free Kenya Movement National Coordinator Felix Wambua confirmed that the two were apprehended at Stabex Filling Station in Kireka, Kampala, at around 3:00 pm.

Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission, said the body is fully prepared to deliver free and fair elections, with campaigns permitted daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.

The two accuse the Kenyan Government of colluding with Ugandan authorities in a covert operation that violated their rights and undermined Kenya's sovereignty.

Museveni and his government have amended the constitution twice to remove age and term limits, allowing him to remain in office for four decades.

President Yoweri Museveni pledged to focus on wealth creation by ensuring Ugandans join the money economy, free education for children in government schools, and the completion of road projects.

The naming ceremony, which coincided with World Rhino Day, allows individuals, corporations, and philanthropists to symbolically "adopt" and name a rhino, with the proceeds supporting habitat expansion, veterinary care, and conservation efforts.

On September 19, the electoral commission had stated that Kyagulanyi had not met the nomination requirements, noting that only 80 out of 130 districts had enough valid signatures, while 18 fell short.

Whether they will be sent to the remote settlements where most refugees in Uganda access free housing and humanitarian assistance, or stay in urban Kampala, remains to be determined.

The wooden vessel was travelling from Muchora Abino A village to escort a catechist to a burial ceremony when it overturned near Kiryanga Village in Acii Sub-County at about 11:00 a.m. local time, police said in a statement.

The clarification follows widespread speculation that the UAE - a key destination for Ugandans seeking employment opportunities - had introduced restrictions starting January 2026.

The most prominent project in the package is the Uganda-South Sudan electricity interconnection, which will allow Kampala to export surplus power and help Juba address its power shortages.

It added that a 28-member National Campaign Team will travel across the country spreading the freedom message.

Museveni, 80, has been in power since 1986 and is aiming for a seventh term, potentially extending his rule to nearly five decades.

The Bill aims to replace the outdated National Drug Policy and Authority Act of 1993 and introduce a modern framework that addresses current health risks and international standards.

The ICC allowed a confirmation of charges hearing against Ugandan fugitive warlord Joseph Kony to proceed without him at the dock. But for a trial to occur, Kony must be arrested and brought before the court.

Kony’s lawyer, Peter Haynes, KC, urged the judges to halt the proceedings, arguing that his client could not challenge the evidence presented against him in absentia.

Born in northern Uganda in 1961, Kony rose from altar boy to feared warlord, claiming spiritual visions that justified his fight to topple President Yoweri Museveni and rule Uganda under the biblical ten commandments.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that infections could rise further in the new outbreak in the DRC's south-central province of Kasai, the country's 16th Ebola outbreak since 1976.

Kampala acknowledged that Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel entered South Sudan in March - an act the UN panel suggested contravened arms embargo provisions under Security Council resolution 2731 (2024). 

A report by Uganda's Inspectorate of Government reveals that one out of three civil servants bribed their way into the job. Now there are calls to reform the entire recruitment process.

The arrests come after a probe ordered by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, into irregularities within the military's counterterrorism operations.

Lawyer Kato Tumusiime noted that Besigye and Lutale had issued “clear instructions” to their legal team not to participate in proceedings before Baguma.

Lawyer Kato Tumusiime said Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, had given "clear instructions" to their legal team not to appear before Justice Baguma.

According to researchers, the invasive species could quietly establish themselves, spread unchecked and devastate crops before authorities are able to mount an effective response.

Kenya is preparing to showcase its pristine sandy beaches, marine parks, sky diving, deep-sea diving and game drives, while Uganda is focusing on its unique mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions and over 1,063 species of birds in its national parks.

In a statement on X on Thursday, Uganda's Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary (PS), Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, confirmed the signing of the agreement, which he insists is temporary, with Washington.

The aspirants are required to collect signatures from at least 100 registered voters in two-thirds of the country’s districts (98 districts), with the deadline for submission set for September 10.

According to the country's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Uganda, which hosts over two million refugees and asylum seekers, does not have the capacity to take in additional immigrants.

The agreement with Uganda is part of a broader push by Donald Trump's administration to expand deportation arrangements beyond Latin America.

Police moved in to disperse the gatherings and arrested several traders accused of mobilising others to close their shops and participate in the protest. Witnesses reported that some of those detained had been blowing whistles and urging shopkeepers to abandon their businesses.

President Museveni said the new facility represents a shift in Uganda’s approach to its vast resources, as exporting unprocessed minerals denies the country significant revenue.

In his affidavit, NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya argued that Parliament rushed the law and reinstated provisions that the Supreme Court had already declared unconstitutional in January 2025.

Jorine Najjemba, who completed her senior six studies last year, on Monday picked nomination forms to contest in the upcoming elections.

The visit follows weeks of diplomatic courtship, including direct phone calls and formal exchanges, and comes at a time when both countries are recalibrating their strategic interests.

The refusal comes despite arguments from Besigye’s legal team that he should be released, as he has been held for more than 180 days without trial.

Uganda's progressive refugee policy allows refugees to live, work and access public services, but funding shortfalls are drastically impacting aid delivery.

According to South Sudanese officials, the clash began when Ugandan forces crossed into South Sudanese territory and launched an unprovoked attack using tanks and artillery.

The US Department of State said Ikrima played a key role in planning and directing the coordinated suicide attacks that targeted crowds watching the World Cup final on July 11, 2010.

South Sudanese authorities have confirmed the recovery of five SSPDF soldiers' bodies, adding that one UPDF soldier and a civilian were also killed during the fighting.

Party insiders confirmed the decision on Tuesday, with a public announcement expected at a press briefing scheduled for Wednesday.

The proposed deal comes in response to years of violent confrontations, including cattle raids and clashes that have destabilised the border region.

Top on the agenda is the protracted dispute over Migingo Island, a rocky outcrop in Lake Victoria whose rich fishing waters have for years strained ties between Nairobi and Kampala.

The alleged incident occurred on the afternoon of July 28 in Nyainga-Muda, a settlement in Kangapo II Payam of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State.