President Museveni Appoints Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO as Acting CEO of Uganda Airlines \ 1771310587
National Key Suspect Arrested in Connection with Murder of UCU Dean Police say more suspects could be arrested as inquiries deepen into the circumstances surrounding the killing. Story by Howwe \ 1771175384
National I Want a Corruption-Free Parliament – Namuganza Speaks Out on Unseating Anita Among from Speakership Persis Namuganza declares her bid for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, vowing to restore dignity and fight corruption as she seeks to unseat Anita Among with alleged backing from Rebecca Kadaga. Story by Howwe \ 1771174830
National Court Dismisses Arson Case Against NUP’s Waiswa Mufumbiro Nakawa court dismisses arson and incitement case against NUP deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, citing lack of jurisdiction, though he remains in custody over unlawful drilling charges. Story by Howwe \ 1770969554
National Ministry Explains The Green Colour On Lake Victoria Government cites pollution, rising nutrients and heat as cause of stench in bays around Kampala and Entebbe. Story by Howwe \ 1770233905
National Nandala Mafabi Rejects 2026 Election Results, Demands Electoral Commission Resignation FDC presidential candidate Nandala Mafabi has rejected the 2026 election results, accusing the Electoral Commission of fraud and demanding its resignation. Story by Howwe \ 1770185266
National Ugandans Call For Arrest Of Jenifer Bamuturaki Following Her Sacking Ugandans have called for the arrest of former Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki following reports of her sacking, with accusations of corruption and mismanagement dominating social media. Story by Howwe \ 1770103351
National Govt plans private-sector subsidies to expand affordable housing, tackle slums Government is considering providing subsidies to the private sector to spur the construction of low-cost housing in both rural and urban areas Story by Howwe \ 1769711098
National Gov't to present statement on failure of voter verification machines The Deputy Speaker made the directive during the sitting of the House on Thursday, 29 January 2026. Story by Howwe \ 1769710883
National Tourism Ministry to buy Shs10 Billion helicopter for wildlife surveillance The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is seeking for Shs10 billion to procure a helicopter which they say will strengthen surveillance and conservation efforts in the national parks. Story by Howwe \ 1769627039
National Uganda Police Confirm Arrest of Muwanga Kivumbi Over Political Violence Kivumbi recently lost the Butambala County parliamentary seat to Eriasa Mukiibi in a hotly contested election. Story by Howwe \ 1769072397
National Coffee Exports Surge to $186M in Record-Breaking November Uganda earned US$185.99 million from coffee exports in November 2025 after exporting 640,328 60-kilogram bags, according to the latest monthly sector report. Story by Howwe \ 1768283394
National EC to Declare Presidential Winner Within 48 Hours After Voting Speaking to journalists on Monday morning, EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama revealed that vote tallying will begin at district tally centres before being transmitted to the National Tally Centre in Lubowa, Wakiso District. Story by Howwe \ 1768243358