| 1 Oct 2026 |
Police and Energy Ministry officials arrest six over unlicensed gold mining in Nyamirama, Kanungu |
Kanungu |
Environmental issues |
| | 6 |
Official claim |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
PM Nabbanja tells Parliament government will not compensate people affected by Hoima AFCON road works |
National |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Single source |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
NDA warns public against unapproved energy drink containing sildenafil, reports seizure |
National |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Verified |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
KCCA demolishes two buildings under construction in Nakasero and Kololo over alleged planning violations |
Kampala |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Single source |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
Gunmen in UPDF-like uniforms and URA jackets kidnap and rob two drinks company staff in Iganga |
Iganga |
Violence and conflict |
| | |
Verified |
| 2026 (month not reported) |
Museveni directs immediate release of Shs102bn for Bunyoro hotel upgrades ahead of AFCON 2027 |
National |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Single source |
| 2026 (month not reported) |
High Court in Wakiso strikes out amended petition against Kira Municipality MP George Musisi |
Wakiso |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
Tororo High Court sets 30 October ruling date in Tororo Municipality MP election petition |
Tororo |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
Speaker directs government to report on missing persons within two weeks after opposition demands |
National |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | |
Verified |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
Kabanda and Electoral Commission ask High Court to expunge 97 affidavits in Rubongoya's Kampala Central petition |
Kampala |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
Judiciary phases out Grade Two magistrates, Chief Registrar confirms |
National |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Verified |
| 1 Oct 2026 |
COSASE suspends Shs140b Basajjabalaba letter-of-comfort probe after Finance Minister Musasizi fails to appear |
National |
Corruption and abuse of office |
| | |
Verified |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
Youth in Terego protest poor roads at River Ure Bridge on Yumbe-Terego border |
Terego |
Protest and civil unrest |
| | |
Verified |
| 2026 (month not reported) |
Police shoot dead suspect who allegedly resisted arrest in Gayaza Sub-county, Kyankwanzi |
Kyankwanzi |
Violence and conflict |
1 | 1 | |
Official claim |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
Jinja court declares NUP's Prossy Happy Magoba winner of Jinja South West council seat, unseating Mariam Nalumansi |
Jinja |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
Auditor General report flags problems in 228 district roadworks across 176 local governments |
National |
Corruption and abuse of office |
| | |
Verified |
| 30 Sep 2026 |
Speaker directs Auditor General to audit Lubowa international specialised hospital project |
National |
Corruption and abuse of office |
| | |
Verified |
| 30 Sep 2026 |
Masaka City Woman MP Justine Nameere withdraws five defence witnesses in election petition at Masaka High Court |
Masaka |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Single source |
| Date not reported (reported 29 Sep 2026) |
Kajjansi bricklayers accuse self-styled State House operative of assault and extortion; SHACU says it will investigate |
Wakiso |
Corruption and abuse of office |
| | |
Verified |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
India resumes electronic and regular visa services for Ugandan nationals |
National |
International actions |
| | |
Single source |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
High Court dismisses NUP's Nyanzi bid to inspect Kawempe South electoral records |
Kampala |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 2026 (month not reported) |
Apac Municipality Council enforces ban on unapproved fees and closes boarding sections in UPE schools |
Apac |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Verified |
| 29 Sep 2026 |
Masaka High Court hears bid to bar Jet Tumwebaze from acting as own lawyer in Mawogola North petition |
Masaka |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 29 Sep 2026 |
Iganga High Court closes evidence in Busiki MP election petition, sets 10 November for judgment |
Iganga |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 29 Sep 2026 |
Butambala court grants bail to ex-MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi on incitement charges |
Butambala |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 28 Sep 2026 |
High Court at Patongo dismisses Odonga Otto's application to recuse judge in Aruu County election petition |
Agago |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 28 Sep 2026 |
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee sends away Ministry of Local Government officials over unanswered audit queries |
National |
Corruption and abuse of office |
| | |
Single source |
| 28 Sep 2026 |
Parliament committee questions digital number plate contractor over revenue losses and slow rollout |
National |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Disputed |
| 28 Sep 2026 |
Canada extends Ebola-related suspension of immigration documents for Uganda residents to 27 November |
National |
International actions |
| | |
Verified |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
Petition filed in Fort Portal High Court seeking to halt Tooro king coronation |
National |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 2026 (month not reported) |
High Court declines academic qualifications challenge against MP Mulyanyama, lets Makindye East petition proceed |
Kampala |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Disputed |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
Clinical officer at Masindi General Hospital arrested over alleged extortion of patient |
Masindi |
Corruption and abuse of office |
| | 1 |
Verified |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
Activist and lawyer Aloikin Praise Opoloje reportedly taken by security operatives from Namungoona Police Station |
Kampala |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | |
Single source |
| 28 Sep 2026 |
US Chargé d'Affaires Mikael Cleverley visits Kabale University, discusses US partnerships |
Kabale |
International relations |
| | |
Verified |
| 28 Sep 2026 |
Magistrate Nankya declines to recuse herself from Male Mabirizi's Computer Misuse Act case |
National |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 28 Sep 2026 |
Buganda Road court remands activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje over use of another person's SIM card |
Kampala |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | 1 |
Verified |
| 27 Sep 2026 |
Scuffle between parish priest and LCII chairperson halts service at All Saints Church, Abim |
Abim |
Violence and conflict |
| | |
Disputed |
| 26 Sep 2026 |
Police officer shoots man dead during attempted arrest in Gayaza Sub-county, Kyankwanzi |
Kyankwanzi |
Violence and conflict |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Official claim |
| 26 Sep 2026 |
NEMA inspects Kajjansi wetlands after minister orders probe into alleged degradation in Wakiso |
Wakiso |
Environmental issues |
| | |
Single source |
| 26 Sep 2026 |
Witnesses tell court Lwengo Woman MP Namujju bribed voters; Namujju opens defence in election petition |
National |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Sep 2026 |
UPDF 155 Marine Battalion arrests 28 Kenyan fishers on Lake Victoria over illegal fishing |
Namayingo |
Environmental issues |
| | 28 |
Verified |
| 26 Sep 2026 |
Activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje reportedly taken from Namungoona Police Station by unidentified armed men |
Wakiso |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | 1 |
Disputed |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
Petitioner's handwriting expert tells court NUP agents' signatures forged in Bukomansimbi Woman MP petition |
National |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| 2026 (month not reported) |
Joint transport ministry-police inspection finds car bond operator overcharging for digital number plates |
National |
Corruption and abuse of office |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Sep 2026 |
UAE eases Ebola-related visa and entry restrictions on Ugandan nationals |
National |
International actions |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Sep 2026 |
Movement restrictions for National Cleaning Day empty roads |
National |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Sep 2026 |
Local Government minister orders closure of Yalelo fish shop in Busia town |
Busia |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Single source |
| 25 Sep 2026 |
Illegal fishing gear worth an estimated Shs7b destroyed at Dolwe Island landing site, Namayingo |
Namayingo |
Environmental issues |
| | |
Verified |
| 25 Sep 2026 |
High Court in Wakiso dismisses voter's petition against Wakiso District Chairperson Ian Kyeyune |
Wakiso |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| Sep 2026 (day not reported) |
Winnie Byanyima raises Kizza Besigye's detention with Kenyan President Ruto at UN General Assembly |
National |
International actions |
| | |
Disputed |