A proposal to introduce a new NGO Funding Act in Uganda has ignited a wide-ranging public and political debate, sparking ...

The army general sits at the centre of Uganda’s power question, often making offensive ‘jokes’ and highly inappropriate ...

If you look at the most significant challenges to the status quo in Uganda’s history, they were mostly led by the intelligentsia. But they were never from the controlled confines of Parliament.

Political and business strategist Ronald Egesa says Uganda's democratic institutions have steadily lost their authority, with Parliament reduced to a ceremonial body operating under overwhelming ...

Once again, I assign myself the indulgence to write about the UPDF, in spite of accusations that I always poke my ugly nose ...

Ali has been in the corridors of power for more than 50 years, including service as Minister of Finance under former ...

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27–2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates, ...

The Auditor General, Edward Akol, on Thursday presented the 2024/25 Annual Audit Report to Parliament. The report handed to the Speaker of Parliament, Annitah Annet Among, highlights major procurement ...

Uganda's new military justice bill is in direct defiance of a 2025 Supreme Court ruling. This statement was originally published on hrw.org on 22 May 2025. Military courts long used to persecute ...

In the face of global criticism, Uganda's Parliament earlier this month passed a slightly revised version of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. In spite of some changes, the bill remains the strictest ...

Uganda’s 2026 election did not fail. It succeeded — spectacularly — at doing what it was designed to do: confirm power, not ...