We expect security personnel to cooperate and conduct themselves professionally. Those who choose to be reckless will be held accountable under the law

Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Secretary General of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and a presidential hopeful for the 2026 general elections, has issued a stern warning to security agencies against interfering with the upcoming FDC party primaries and general elections.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed into law nine critical bills aimed at strengthening Uganda’s revenue collection, expenditure control, and trade governance for the 2025 financial year. The assented bills include both tax-related amendments and expenditure frameworks.

Among the bills signed is the Appropriation Act, 2025, which authorizes government spending for the new financial year, and the Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2025, which regularizes additional expenditures made beyond the initially approved budget. These acts are vital for funding government programs and services.

Kampala – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is witnessing a surge in aspirants submitting nomination forms for various leadership positions, including the party chairmanship and flagbearer for the 2026 presidential elections. However, the process has not been without controversy, as some hopefuls faced unexpected hurdles.