Luweero District Woman MP Seat Attracts Record 13 Aspirants

Luweero District Woman MP Brenda Nabukenya. As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, Luweero District is abuzz with ...

The family of late Ugandan MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has become a key campaign tool in the Kawempe North by-election, with his relatives backing different candidates.

Late Ssegirinya’s relatives back rival candidates in Kawempe By-Election

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

10/03/2025

The family of late Ugandan MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has become a key campaign tool in the Kawempe North by-election, with ...

Supporters of Uganda's National Unity Platform (NUP) party gather in court, awaiting the bail ruling for 22 party members arrested during a campaign rally.

NUP supporters released on bail amid torture allegations

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/03/2025

Supporters of Uganda's National Unity Platform (NUP) party gather in court, awaiting the bail ruling for 22 party members arrested ...

The past week has been a defining moment for Uganda, marked by a complex interplay of politics, economics, and social issues that have captivated the nation. As the country navigates the intricacies of its fledgling democracy, the events of the past seven days have laid bare the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

Weekly News Roundup: Kawempe By-Election Heats Up, State Targets Besigye’s Phone, Museveni Launches Flyover, Police Seek UGX 2.5T Budget as Oil Revenue Worries Grow

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/03/2025

The past week has been a defining moment for Uganda, marked by a complex interplay of politics, economics, and social ...

Ailing Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye appears in court, sparking concerns over his health and treatment

Besigye’s file transferred to DPP as Supreme Court ruling takes effect

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

20/02/2025

Ailing Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye appears in court, sparking concerns over his health and treatment (PHOTO/Daily Monitor) The ...

Dr. Kizza Besigye, Uganda's four-time presidential candidate, appears in court, where he is facing charges of inciting violence over high commodity prices

Court grants Dr. Besigye 60-day reprieve due to poor health

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

20/02/2025

Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye KAMPALA - The court has postponed the trial of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye for 60 ...

Besigye, Lutale returned to custody as hearing adjourned

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/02/2025

Ailing Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye appears in court, sparking concerns over his health and treatment (PHOTO/Daily Monitor) KAMPALA, ...

JUSTINE EJIKU: Open letter to Dr. Kizza Besigye

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

18/02/2025

Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye Dear Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Life may never present me with the opportunity to stand ...

The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have said they will march on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on Monday, January 27, if government forces (FARDC) do not lay down their weapons. Courtesy

M23 Rebels enter Goma city, close the airport in the eastern DR Congo hub

27/01/2025

The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have said they will march on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, ...

President Museveni has signed four bills into law

Inside Museveni’s Executive Order on Banyarwanda Immigrants

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

24/01/2025

President Yoweri Museveni takes notes during a meeting, underscoring his commitment to informed decision-making and effective governance Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta ...

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