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16/10/2026

The Minister of State for Health in charge of General Duties, Anifa Bangirana Kawooya, has suspended a health worker after finding them speaking with their hands in their pockets during a visit to a public health facility.

16/10/2026

𝗦𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗜𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has asked the government to explain whether military and national service training for Senior Six leavers will be compulsory or voluntary.

Speaking in Parliament, Ssenyonyi said parents had asked him whether their children would be forced to attend the training. He also questioned how the government could teach young people patriotism while some people carrying the national flag during election campaigns faced violence.

State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang defended the programme, saying it would help young people learn about Uganda’s history and become responsible citizens. He encouraged young leaders to take part in training at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.

The government has been asked to clarify whether the training will be compulsory and how young people’s rights will be protected.

15/10/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 $𝟮𝟱𝟳 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

Parliament is investigating a $257 million contract awarded to a Russian firm for Uganda’s Intelligent Transport Management System, which was designed to improve vehicle tracking and security through digital number plates.

Former Works and Transport Minister Edward Katumba Wamala told the committee that the project originated from a presidential directive without a formal study. Security Minister Kahinda Otafiire also raised concerns about police tests, including claims that the plates could be removed from moving vehicles and were incompatible with existing systems.

The committee has also ordered the detention of two Auditor General’s officials over missed audits dating back to 2023 and summoned finance officials to explain concerns about procurement, costs and the project’s benefits.

Despite the concerns, recent demonstrations have reportedly shown the system helping to recover stolen vehicles.

15/10/2026

𝗡𝗥𝗠 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗛𝗶𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀

NRM member Majambere Kamuntu Ivan, the party’s chairperson in Rubaga Division, is said to be in critical condition at Rubaga Hospital, where he is receiving treatment after reportedly suffering from an illness that has not yet been identified.

He was taken to the hospital last week. According to information from Rubaga, his condition requires specialised medical attention.

Majambere is widely known in politics for his strong statements, including threats to beat Bobi W**e and his supporters during the presidential election campaign in Rubaga South.

15/10/2026

Pastor Robert Kayanja has placed a curse on Frank Gashumba for four generations, sparking debate about forgiveness, grace and how religious leaders should respond to criticism.

Does the church still believe in treating people with grace and compassion, or are these values only preached to congregations?
And why the anger? Did Gashumba attack God, or was he challenging claims about miracles and faith healing?

Religious leaders are expected to lead by example, especially when disagreements become public.

14/10/2026

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth Oboth has asked the government to suspend the directive banning the sale, use, burning and transportation of charcoal.

14/10/2026

PLU Member David Kabanda has announced a renewed campaign to remove Joel Ssenyonyi as Uganda's Leader of the Opposition, reviving Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's earlier push to change the parliamentary leadership.

14/10/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆

Former UPDF intelligence operative Lt. Mabonga has arrived in Berlin, Germany, after spending more than eight months on the run. He is seeking asylum, claiming that his life is in danger.

Mabonga, a former operative with the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), criticised the military over alleged torture and abductions of opposition supporters. He said his Christian faith made it difficult for him to accept such actions against innocent citizens.

He also expressed fear over the deaths of former military figures who, he claimed, opposed plans associated with the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Security operatives had been searching for him, according to the account.

14/10/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗢𝗳 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘄

The Bank of Uganda has scheduled an emergency Monetary Policy Committee meeting for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as the Ugandan shilling continues to weaken against the US dollar.

According to Reuters, the shilling has lost more than 11% of its value against the dollar since the beginning of 2026, putting pressure on the economy and raising concerns about rising import costs.

The central bank does not target a specific exchange rate but has tools to manage excessive market volatility. The outcome of Wednesday’s meeting is expected to draw attention as businesses and consumers watch the shilling’s performance.

14/10/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮

Ugandans involved in the charcoal business have been warned to stop burning, selling and transporting local charcoal as police move to enforce restrictions aimed at protecting the environment.

Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said during a press briefing that people found violating the directive could be arrested and taken to court.

He warned that even transporting a single sack of charcoal without permission could lead to police impounding the vehicle or motorcycle involved.

Police say the directive, issued by President Museveni years ago, is intended to curb deforestation and protect the environment. Ugandans have been encouraged to switch to alternative cooking methods, including gas and electricity.

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