Former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen (Rtd) Peter Elwelu, is reportedly on the run after Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, accused him of plotting a rebellion against the State. In a series of posts on X on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Gen Muhoozi declared that Elwelu had been stripped of…
Uganda will hold its fourth National Cleaning Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with a nationwide sanitation exercise scheduled to run from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has announced. The exercise will be conducted simultaneously across the country as the government seeks to promote proper waste management, environmental protection and public…
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has praised African countries, including Uganda, for maintaining relations with Moscow despite Western pressure, saying the continent has demonstrated commitment to longstanding partnerships with Russia. Speaking to participants at the Russia–Africa Media Forum in Moscow on October 27, Zakharova described African countries as independent and equal partners, citing historical…
Cabinet has reversed a proposal to redevelop Kampala’s City Square, formerly known as Constitution Square, opting to retain the site’s existing legal status following concerns over its historical significance, heritage protection, environmental considerations and urban planning implications. The decision was communicated by Justine Lumumba, the ICT Minister, who said Cabinet had reconsidered the proposed development…
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The Ugandan Embassy in Moscow has confirmed the deaths of 11 Ugandans who enlisted in the Russian army, while 16 others are missing and presumed dead, according to an official communication to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In an October 17th, 2026 letter, Uganda’s Head of Mission in Moscow, Ambassador Moses K. Kizige, said the…
Since the first summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in 2019, the relationship has evolved from laying foundations and making pledges to drawing up plans and confronting practical challenges at the second summit in St Petersburg in 2023. Economic and security ambitions have remained central throughout, alongside mounting concerns over food security and…
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