Muhamadi Matovu

The government has warned that vandalism targeting telecommunications infrastructure threatens Uganda's digital transformation and national development, saying such acts are now being treated as economic sabotage. The warning came as ATC Uganda handed over Shs20.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission's Universal Service and Access Fund to support digital connectivity in underserved communities.

The Special Forces Command (SFC) has reshuffled its leadership, appointing Brig Gen John Mango Baraza as the new Chief of Staff in changes that also affect several formations and directorates across the command.

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has called on Muslim leaders across the country to strengthen internal financing through annual subscriptions as it moves to improve governance, accountability and service delivery.

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has graduated 472 apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Programme, as the government steps up efforts to address youth unemployment and prepare the hospitality sector for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has criticised the conduct of the recently concluded Local Council I (LCI) elections, alleging widespread violence, intimidation and electoral malpractice while calling on the Electoral Commission to investigate complaints raised across the country.

A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned Parliament to investigate the suspension of 10 non-governmental organisations, arguing that the decision was unlawful because the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations was not legally constituted when the suspensions were issued.

Uganda has asked the United States to support efforts to lift travel advisories imposed during the country's Ebola outbreak, saying its successful containment of the disease should restore confidence in the country and boost trade, tourism and investment.

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused the government of turning the ongoing court case against its founding president, Dr. Kizza Besigye, into political persecution, calling for a fair trial free from political and military influence.

Medical interns due to begin the 2026/2027 internship programme have announced they will not report to their assigned training hospitals until the government withdraws the National Education and Training for Health (NETH) policy and addresses concerns over their welfare and allowances.

MTN Uganda has rolled out the 2026 edition of its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign, deploying employee volunteers, digital health solutions and infrastructure support to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in underserved communities across four districts.