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- [Army, Police Launch Crackdown on Illegal Vehicles, Bad Behavior On Roads](https://megafmug.com/army-police-launch-crackdown-on-illegal-vehicles-bad-behavior-on-roads/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Military Police Brigade and Traffic Police have launched a new nationwide operation to impound numberless, unregistered and unlicensed motor vehicles. According to the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi, Operation Tekeleza Sheria began on Tuesday in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area and will be extended to other
- [Minister Mao Orders Loan Bodies To Return National IDs By Friday](https://megafmug.com/minister-mao-orders-loan-bodies-to-return-national-ids-by-friday/) - By Norbert Mao The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao has ordered all loan organizations and other bodies holding national identity cards as security for loans to return them to their owners by Friday, September 18th, 2026, or face arrest. Mao issued the directive on Sunday while appearing on a program on Mega
- [Museveni Invokes Moses Ali’s Legacy in Appeal to Adjumani Voters](https://megafmug.com/museveni-invokes-moses-alis-legacy-in-appeal-to-adjumani-voters/) - Mega Fm & Agency President Yoweri Museveni has urged voters in Adjumani District to emulate the late General Moses Ali’s political legacy, particularly his emphasis on development, wealth creation and what he described as ideological clarity. Museveni said Ali, a long-serving political and military figure from the West Nile region, made a deliberate choice to associate
- [UPDF Evicts 14,000 Heads of Cattle from East Acholi and Lango Sub regions](https://megafmug.com/updf-evicts-14000-heads-of-cattle-from-east-acholi-and-lango-sub-regions/) - By Tolit Ivan The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Fifth Infantry Division has so far evicted more than 14,000 heads of cattle from East Acholi and Lango since the operation began in June 2025. This brings the total number of cattle evicted from Acholi, West Nile and Lango to 86,000, with 72,000 of them evicted
- [Sylvia Owori Unveils Nationwide Plan to Register, Organise Creatives](https://megafmug.com/sylvia-owori-unveils-nationwide-plan-to-register-organise-creatives/) - Bt Tolit Ivan & Agency Sylvia Owori, the newly appointed Director of Creatives and Membership-Based Organisations, has unveiled plans to register and reorganise creatives across the country in a bid to unlock more economic opportunities for practitioners. Owori says the registration exercise will be conducted regionally to distinguish different categories of creatives, including established artists,
- [Army Deploys Helicopter to Drive Away Stray Elephants in Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/army-deploys-helicopter-to-drive-away-stray-elephants-in-kitgum/) - By Tolit Ivan The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), has on Monday, deployed a helicopter to help drive out more than 300 elephants that have invaded communities in Kitgum District. The decision to deploy a helicopter follows the persistent destruction of food crops by the elephants, escalating
- [Former Rotary Club Presidents Turn Gulu School into Green Zone With Tree-Planting Drive](https://megafmug.com/former-rotary-club-presidents-turn-gulu-school-into-green-zone-with-tree-planting-drive/) - By Norbert Mao Former Rotary club presidents from the different Rotary Clubs across Uganda, under their umbrella organization, Hope Creator Presidents, have planted trees at Akanyibedo Primary School and St. Nektarios Orthodox Nursery and Primary School in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, as part of efforts to promote environmental conservation and create a lasting impact in
- [BEB Wine Wins the 2026 People’s Choice Award](https://megafmug.com/beb-wine-wins-the-2026-peoples-choice-award/) - By Norbert Mao BEB Wine, a product of Zeoo Wines Factory Limited in Lira City, has been named the 2026 People’s Choice Award winner in the alcoholic fermented beverages category, marking another recognition for the brand after similar victories since 2024. The award was announced by Zeoo Wines Factory General Manager Jimmy Alex Okello during
- [Thousands Mourn King Oyo at Funeral Ceremony in Fort Portal](https://megafmug.com/thousands-mourn-king-oyo-at-funeral-ceremony-in-fort-portal/) - Mega Fm & Agency The thousands of mourners who this morning gathered at St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal to pay their final respects to the fallen king of Tooro king, Oyo Nyimba Kabamab Iguru, Rukiidi IV who passed away last month featured a a mix of political leaders, cultural and religious figures, security personnel,
- [Musuuga Reaffirms Kijanangoma’s Selection as Tooro King](https://megafmug.com/musuuga-reaffirms-kijanangomas-selection-as-tooro-king/) - Agency The head of the Babiito royal clan in Tooro Kingdom Musuga Charles Kamurasi has reaffirmed the selection of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king of Tooro. Kamurasi made the remarks on Saturday during the funeral service of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at St John’s Cathedral in Fort
- [Northern Uganda Boxing Association Gets UGX 8 Million Boxing Ring From UBF](https://megafmug.com/northern-uganda-boxing-association-gets-ugx-8-million-boxing-ring-from-ubf/) - By Norbert Mao The Northern Uganda Boxing Association has received a new boxing ring worth over UGX 8 million shillings from the Uganda Boxing Federation, UBF. The ring was handed over during the recently concluded 2026 Northern Region Novice Boxing Championship held at Gulu Community Park in Gulu City. The equipment is expected to improve the association’s ability to organize and
- [Silver And Gold Medalists Qualify For National Intermediates After Gulu Boxing Championship](https://megafmug.com/silver-and-gold-medalists-qualify-for-national-intermediates-after-gulu-boxing-championship/) - By Norbert Mao Silver and Gold medalists from the Northern Uganda Novices Boxing Championship have qualified for the National Intermediates Championship. The Northern Uganda Boxing Novices 2026 Championship ended on Tuesday at the Gulu Community Park in Gulu City, bringing together junior, youth and elite boxers from across Northern Uganda under in the event organized by the Uganda Boxing Federation, UBF. Chairperson of the Northern
- [10 Young Boxers Awarded Full School Fees After Gulu Back-To-School Championship](https://megafmug.com/10-young-boxers-awarded-full-school-fees-after-gulu-back-to-school-championship/) - By Norbert Mao 10 young boxers from Northern Uganda have been awarded fully paid school fees for the opening of the third term 2026 following their outstanding performance at the Back-To-School Inter-Club Boxing Championship. The championship was hosted at the home ground of the Gulu City Youth Boxing Organization Limited over the weekend in Gulu
- [UPDF Commits UGX 20M For Toilet Facility at Layibi College](https://megafmug.com/updf-commits-ugx-20m-for-toilet-facility-at-layibi-college/) - By Norbert Mao The Uganda People’s Defence Forces, UPDF has committed UGX 20 million towards the construction of a new toilet facility at St Joseph’s College Layibi in Gulu City, following the school’s support in hosting the 18th Edition of the 2026 Inter-Forces Games and Target Shooting Championship that was hosted in Gulu City by
- [3,646 Deaths Recorded In Acholi Sub region in One Year](https://megafmug.com/3646-deaths-recorded-in-acholi-sub-region-in-one-year/) - By Tolit Ivan At least 3,646 people have died from various health complications after being admitted to different health facilities across the Acholi Sub region, according to a report presented during the 6th Gulu Regional Referral Hospital Health Assembly for Acholi sub region. The report indicates that 245,808 patients were admitted with various health conditions
- [Security Heightened at Karuzika Palace Ahead of Omukama Oyo Burial](https://megafmug.com/security-heightened-at-karuzika-palace-ahead-of-omukama-oyo-burial/) - Mega Fm & Agency Security has been heightened at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal ahead of the burial of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on Saturday. A heavy deployment of police and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel was visible at the palace on Friday morning, with sniffer dogs brought in
- [Acholi Needs 22 More Emergency Ambulances to Save Lives](https://megafmug.com/acholi-needs-22-more-emergency-ambulances-to-save-lives/) - By Tolit Ivan In a bid to improve on emergency health responses in Acholi sub region, the region requires more 22 ambulances to serve the growing population. Currently, the Acholi Sub-region has only 15 emergency ambulances. Four are attached to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, while the remaining 11 are shared among the region's 10 local
- [Paul Put Names 28-Man Uganda Cranes Squad for AFCON Qualifiers](https://megafmug.com/paul-put-names-28-man-uganda-cranes-squad-for-afcon-qualifiers/) - By Norbert Mao Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has named a 28-man squad for a busy international break featuring two AFCON 2027 qualifiers and two international friendlies. Uganda will face Tunisia on September 24th and Libya on September 29th before playing DR Congo on October 2nd and 5th. The squad includes goalkeepers Denis Onyango,
- [Two Retired Generals Arrested as Intelligence Probe Widens](https://megafmug.com/two-retired-generals-arrested-as-intelligence-probe-widens/) - Mega Fm & Agency Two retired UPDF Generals who previously headed military intelligence are in detention as investigations into alleged false intelligence and treachery widen. They are retired Maj Gen Abel Kandiho and Brig Gen Charles Bakahumura. Both commanded the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS). According to military
- [Traffic Police Slam Boda boda Cyclists for Shunning Training](https://megafmug.com/traffic-police-slam-boda-boda-cyclists-for-shunning-training/) - By Michael Ojok Despite being the main contributors of road accidents in Uganda, boda boda taxi operators in Gulu district are yet to appreciate road safety training. In August this year, less than 50 of the over 2,000 cyclists in Gulu city attended a training organized by the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety on
- [Among Denies Party Plans After Muhoozi Arrest Warning](https://megafmug.com/among-denies-party-plans-after-muhoozi-arrest-warning/) - Mega Fm: Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has denied authorising a party allegedly being organised in her honour, hours after Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba warned that those involved in the purported event would be arrested, according to a news report from the Nile Post. Muhoozi, in a statement, said there
- [Tooro Prime Minister Calls for Calm Amid Succession Dispute](https://megafmug.com/tooro-prime-minister-calls-for-calm-amid-succession-dispute/) - Mega Fm & Agency Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire has called for calm and unity amid growing tensions over the succession to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, saying the dispute should not overshadow the king’s burial. In a communication posted on his official X handle on Thursday morning, Rwomiire
- [Obore, Six Others Get Bail After Two Months in Custody](https://megafmug.com/obore-six-others-get-bail-after-two-months-in-custody/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has granted bail to former Parliament Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore and six co-accused facing charges arising from the alleged misappropriation of Shs27.2 billion at Parliament. Justice Michael Elubu on Wednesday granted the seven accused bail after considering their applications and submissions from
- [Museveni Mourns Death of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Husband](https://megafmug.com/museveni-mourns-death-of-samia-suluhu-hassans-husband/) - Mega Fm & Agency President Yoweri Museveni has sent condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Hassan, describing his death as a “great loss” to the Tanzanian leader and her family. In a condolence message, Museveni said he received the news of Hafidh’s death with “a lot of sadness”
- [Mourners From DRC Barred From King Oyo’s Burial](https://megafmug.com/mourners-from-drc-barred-from-king-oyos-burial/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Ministry of Health says mourners from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are not to attend the burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV of Tooro. An advisory by the Ministry comes as Tooro prepares to host thousands of mourners expected to attend the burial of the 31-year-old
- [Pearl Bank Loan Book Hits UGX 1 Trillion](https://megafmug.com/pearl-bank-loan-book-hits-ugx-1-trillion/) - Mega FM: Pearl Bank has on September 2, 2026 announced that its loan book has crossed the UGX 1 trillion mark, a major milestone in the Bank’s transformation and its growing role in financing Ugandan businesses, households and productive sectors of the economy. The milestone represents significant growth from the UGX 749 billion loan portfolio
- [16 Lamwo Officials Arrested Over Alleged Corruption](https://megafmug.com/16-lamwo-officials-arrested-over-alleged-corruption/) - Mega Fm & Agency Sixteen senior Lamwo District officials, including the Resident District Commissioner and District Internal Security Officer, were arrested over alleged corruption, misuse of government funds and neglect of duty. The officials were arrested on Friday by a team from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit led by Yiga Kisakyamukama, the Special Presidential Assistant
- [FUFA Gives UPL Clubs 540 Zakayo Balls Worth UGX 60M](https://megafmug.com/fufa-gives-upl-clubs-540-zakayo-balls-worth-ugx-60m/) - By Norbert Mao The Federation of Uganda Football Associations, FUFA has boosted all 18 Uganda Premier League clubs with official competition balls ahead of the 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League, UPL season. FUFA has distributed a total of 540 Zakayo match balls, with each of the 18 clubs receiving 30 balls. The balls were handed
- [FUFA, FIFA Support Training Of 30 Women Coaches](https://megafmug.com/fufa-fifa-support-training-of-30-women-coaches/) - By Norbert Mao The Federation of Uganda Football Associations, FUFA, with support from Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has secured scholarships for 30 Ugandan women coaches to undertake the CAF C Coaching Course. The residential training officially began on August 17th, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The programme is aimed at increasing
- [Gulu Safe Roads Campaign Calls for Improved Road Safety](https://megafmug.com/gulu-safe-roads-campaign-calls-for-improved-road-safety/) - By Norbert Mao The Gulu Safe Roads Campaign 2026, a community-driven road safety initiative in Northern Uganda aimed at promoting responsible road use and training local first responders has called for stronger road safety measures and improved emergency care for victims of road traffic crashes in Gulu City. The campaign, running from August to October
- [Tooro Kingdom Performs Traditional Rites to Announce King Oyo’s Demise](https://megafmug.com/tooro-kingdom-performs-traditional-rites-to-announce-king-oyos-demise/) - Mega Fm & Agency The demise of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was formally announced in Tooro on Friday through a sequence of traditional rites that marked the beginning of the kingdom’s official mourning period. The declaration, known in Tooro culture as okutuza, was made at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal Tourism City
- [Land Documentation Key to Preventing Land Grabbing in Acholi, Says Advocate](https://megafmug.com/land-documentation-key-to-preventing-land-grabbing-in-acholi-says-advocate/) - By Norbert Mao An advocate with Redeem International has called on landowners in the Acholi sub-region to properly document and register their land to prevent land grabbing and disputes, especially after the death of family heads. Working in Gulu City, Gulu and Amuru District, Redeem International is a Christian non-governmental organization working to protect widows
- [Uganda, Italy Deepen Cooperation on Coffee, Trade and Investment](https://megafmug.com/uganda-italy-deepen-cooperation-on-coffee-trade-and-investment/) - Mega Fm: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Italy, particularly in coffee development, trade, investment, infrastructure and skills development. The President made the remarks on Thursday when the Ambassador of Italy to Uganda, H.E. Mauro Massoni, paid a courtesy call on him at the State House and briefed
- [King Oyo Dies at 34, Kingdom Announces](https://megafmug.com/king-oyo-dies-at-34-kingdom-announces/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Tooro Kingdom has announced the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, hours after the palace dismissed social media reports of his purported death and confirmed that the monarch was in critical condition. In a statement issued shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin
- [Police Investigate Suspected Murder by Assault in Lira District](https://megafmug.com/police-investigate-suspected-murder-by-assault-in-lira-district/) - By Norbert Mao The Territorial Police in Lira District are investigating a case of suspected murder by assault following the discovery of the body of a 44-year-old man at Awiodyek Swamp in Awiodyek B Village, Awiodyek Sub-County. The deceased has been identified as Ongenyo Tonny, a resident of the same area. Preliminary police findings indicate
- [Gen Otema: ‘I Am Happy to Return Home Alive’](https://megafmug.com/gen-otema-i-am-happy-to-return-home-alive/) - Mega Fm & Agency Retired Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany says he considers himself fortunate to have returned home alive after 47 years of military service through some of the most turbulent periods in Uganda's history. Speaking to Mega FM after his retirement from the Uganda People's Defence Forces, Otema said many of the officers
- [Among Thanks Museveni, Muhoozi After Release From House Arrest](https://megafmug.com/among-thanks-museveni-muhoozi-after-release-from-house-arrest/) - Mega Fm & Agency Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has thanked President Yoweri Museveni after he ordered her release from house arrest and directed that she should not be prosecuted over allegations investigated by security agencies. Among, who remains the Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea, said the President's decision had restored her
- [Over 1,000 Patients Register As 40 Physicians Attend Free Medical Camp At Gulu Hospital](https://megafmug.com/over-1000-patients-register-as-40-physicians-attend-free-medical-camp-at-gulu-hospital/) - By Norbert Mao More than 1,000 people have attended the first day of the free Physicians Medical Camp at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, with over 40 specialist doctors providing services. The two-day camp, running from Friday 21st to Saturday 22nd August, is organised by the Association of Physicians of Uganda in partnership with Gulu Regional
- [Museveni Orders Review Of UPDF Retirement Age](https://megafmug.com/museveni-orders-review-of-updf-retirement-age/) - Mega FM & Agency President Yoweri Museveni has directed the leadership of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to review the length of active military service and consider provisions for earlier retirement as the army seeks to address a backlog of officers who have served for decades. Museveni said the long service of some senior
- [President Museveni Presides Over Retirement ceremony of 19 UPDF Generals](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-presides-over-retirement-ceremony-of-19-updf-generals/) - Mega Fm President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), on Thursday presided over the retirement ceremony of 19 army Generals at State House, Entebbe. President Museveni congratulated the retiring officers for their contribution to the UPDF and commended them for upholding the values of the force throughout their careers,
- [Education Ministry Mobilises Parents Against Holiday Coaching](https://megafmug.com/education-ministry-mobilises-parents-against-holiday-coaching/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Ministry of Education and Sports has moved to tighten enforcement against schools conducting unauthorised holiday teaching, opening a public reporting channel after Parliament raised alarm over what MPs described as a widespread practice depriving children of designated breaks from classroom instruction. The intervention came on Wednesday after Nansana Municipality MP
- [Janet Museveni Makes First Public Appearance in Six Months](https://megafmug.com/janet-museveni-makes-first-public-appearance-in-six-months/) - Mega Fm & Agency First Lady Janet Museveni has made her first public appearance in more than six months, joining President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in receiving international evangelist Bishop Dr. LaDonna Osborn at State House Entebbe. Janet Museveni has largely stayed out of public view in recent months, amid reports that she has been unwell,
- [Blacks Power Appoint Mugerwa as Head Coach Ahead of UPL Return](https://megafmug.com/blacks-power-appoint-mugerwa-as-head-coach-ahead-of-upl-return/) - By Norbert Mao Lango based football club, Blacks Power have confirmed the appointment of CAF A, Simon Peter Ssalongo Mugerwa as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League, UPL season. Mugerwa takes charge of the Black Power following their successful promotion from the FUFA Big League and will work alongside Michael
- [Redeem International Celebrates Six Years of Land Protection, Launches Phase Two in Gulu and Amuru](https://megafmug.com/redeem-international-celebrates-six-years-of-land-protection-launches-phase-two-in-gulu-and-amuru/) - By Norbert Mao Redeem International, has celebrated six years of work in Gulu City, Gulu and Amuru districts, while launching Phase Two of its program aimed at protecting vulnerable widows and orphans from land grabbing. Redeem International is a Christian non-governmental organization working to protect widows and orphans from violence, property theft and land grabbing. The
- [UGX 100M Modern Gate Commissioned at Gulu High School](https://megafmug.com/ugx-100m-modern-gate-commissioned-at-gulu-high-school/) - By Tolit Ivan Gulu High School has taken another step in improving its infrastructure with the commissioning of a modern school gate worth UGX 100 million. The project was constructed through a partnership between the Gulu High School Old Girls and Boys Association and the Suubi Foundation. Okwi Isaac Odiya, the Director of Planning and
- [One Killed, Three Injured in Fatal Shooting in Kole](https://megafmug.com/one-killed-three-injured-in-fatal-shooting-in-kole/) - By Norbert Mao & Michael Ojok The Territorial Police in Kole District are investigating a fatal shooting at Lwala Trading Centre in Ayer Sub-County, which left one person dead and three others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday after police received reports that one Okello Otim Samuel, a teacher at Abilonino Demonstration Primary School, had
- [Spy Camera Hidden in Power Bank Used to Record Besigye, Court Told](https://megafmug.com/spy-camera-hidden-in-power-bank-used-to-record-besigye-court-told/) - Mega Fm & Agrency A covert camera hidden in a power bank was used to secretly record meetings in which opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye allegedly discussed plans to acquire weapons and overthrow the Ugandan government, the High Court in Kampala has heard. Andrew Wilson, a private security investigator, told the Criminal Division of the
- [Acholi Province Star Brian James Obedi Joins KCCA FC](https://megafmug.com/acholi-province-star-brian-james-obedi-joins-kcca-fc/) - By Norbert Mao Acholi Province forward Brian James Obedi has joined KCCA FC on a two-year contract ahead of the new football season. Obedi joined KCCA after leaving Police FC, where he spent three seasons. Police FC confirmed his departure on their official X page in August 2026 following the expiry of his contract. The former Ndejje University striker is an
- [Rwot Acana Mobilises Acholi to Celebrate Gen Otema Awany’s Retirement](https://megafmug.com/rwot-acana-mobilises-acholi-to-celebrate-gen-otema-awanys-retirement/) - By Michael Ojokk & Agency The Paramount Chief of Acholi, Rwot David Onen Acana II, has rallied his subjects to celebrate the retirement of Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Gen Otema Awany, who has served in various capacities in the UPDF, including his latest assignment as Commander of
- [Omoro Honours Development Partners for Outstanding Service Delivery](https://megafmug.com/omoro-honours-development-partners-for-outstanding-service-delivery/) - By Tolit Ivan Omoro District Local Government on Thursday honoured six development partners for their outstanding contribution to improving the lives of communities across the district. They include; Texans and Ugandans on Mission This a faith-based, humanitarian non-profit organization operating as the local Ugandan ministry extension of the U.S.-based organization Texans on Mission. It has
- [Gulu City Farmers Get 80 Metric Tonnes Of OWC Seeds](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-farmers-get-80-metric-tonnes-of-owc-seeds/) - By Norbert Mao & Michael Ojok Over 13,000 farmers in Gulu City are set to benefit from free seeds from the Government under the Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) programme for the second planting season. Gulu City Council will receive 80 metric tonnes of seeds, that will be distributed to the farmers in the two divisions
- [Suubi Foundation Gives Amuru Community School Major Facelift](https://megafmug.com/suubi-foundation-gives-amuru-community-school-major-facelift/) - By Tolit Ivan There was joy and excitement at St. Phillip Teddi Community Primary School in Amuru Sub County, Amuru District on Friday following the unveiling of the newly constructed classroom buildings worth UGX 1 billion, thanks to Suubi Foundation, a non-governmental organization working to improve education standards in the Acholi Sub region. The development
- [KCB Bank Takes Financial Literacy Drive To Gulu Main Market](https://megafmug.com/kcb-bank-takes-financial-literacy-drive-to-gulu-main-market/) - By Norbert Mao KCB Bank has intensified its financial literacy and community awareness campaign in Gulu City, with hundreds of residents gathering at the Gulu Main Market parking grounds to learn more about banking services and financial management. The Gulu City campaign is aimed at helping residents, especially traders and small business owners, understand the
- [War Debt Claimants Turn to East Africa Court over Compensation](https://megafmug.com/war-debt-claimants-turn-to-east-africa-court-over-compensation/) - Mega Fm & Agency Leaders of the Greater North United War Debt Claimants Association are preparing to take the government of Uganda to the East African Court of Justice over delays in compensating people who lost relatives, livestock and property during wars in northern and eastern Uganda. The association, which brings together war-debt claimant groups
- [UPDF Recruits 208 Applicants From West Acholi](https://megafmug.com/updf-recruits-208-applicants-from-west-acholi/) - By Micheal Ojok & Tolit Ivan The Uganda People's Defense Force-UPDF has recruited a total of 208 youths into the force following the two-days recruitment exercise. The recruitment exercise took place on the August 11th and 12th at Pece Stadium. Out of the 208 recruits; 58 were from Gulu city, 30 from Gulu District¸45 from
- [Gulu Education Officer Urges Parents to Take Charge of Learners During Holiday](https://megafmug.com/gulu-education-officer-urges-parents-to-take-charge-of-learners-during-holiday/) - By Norbert Mao The Gulu District Education Officer, Harriet Atim Okot, has urged parents to take full responsibility for their children as schools close for the holiday. Government schools in Uganda close for the second term on Friday, August 22, 2026, and open for the third term on Monday, September 13, 2026, according to the
- [Poor Nutrition and Rising Stress Levels Fuel Hypertension in Acholi](https://megafmug.com/poor-nutrition-and-rising-stress-levels-fuel-hypertension-in-acholi/) - By Tolit Ivan Health experts in the Acholi Sub region have attributed the rising cases of hypertension to poor nutrition and increasing stress levels driven by economic hardship and poverty in the region. According to a report from St. Mary's Hospital Lacor, about 25% of the 250 patients receiving treatment for non-communicable diseases on a
- [Kitgum Records Highest Child Malnutrition Cases in Acholi Sub region](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-records-highest-child-malnutrition-cases-in-acholi-sub-region/) - By Norbert Mao Kitgum District has recorded the highest level of child malnutrition among districts assessed in Acholi Sub region according to a report from Love One International. Love One International is a registered Christian medical not-for-profit non-governmental organization that supports the fight against malnutrition and other related medical conditions among the most vulnerable children
- [Gulu City Records Highest HIV Prevalence in Acholi Sub-Region – AIDS Commission Report](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-records-highest-hiv-prevalence-in-acholi-sub-region-aids-commission-report/) - By Norbert Mao Gulu City has the recorded the highest HIV prevalence in Acholi Sub region among the people age 15-49, according to a report from Uganda AIDS Commnission. The 2024 data shows that HIV prevalence in Gulu City stands at 9.6 percent, making it the city with the highest recorded prevalence in the sub-region.
- [Gen Busizoori Appointed UPDF Deputy Land Forces Commander](https://megafmug.com/gen-busizoori-appointed-updf-deputy-land-forces-commander/) - By Tolit Ivan The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Maj Gen Felix Busizoori as the new deputy commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), replacing Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga. Ssemwanga has been appointed General Commanding Officer of the UPDF Reserve Forces, replacing Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany, who is due
- [URA Admits Staff Connivance in Illicit Charcoal Trade](https://megafmug.com/ura-admits-staff-connivance-in-illicit-charcoal-trade/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has admitted that one of its staff members connived with charcoal dealers to issue a genuine cargo seal used to transport illicit charcoal out of Northern Uganda under the guise that it had been imported from neighboring South Sudan. The matter came up on Tuesday during
- [Muhoozi Warns Retiring UPDF Officers Against Mismanaging Retirement Benefits](https://megafmug.com/muhoozi-warns-retiring-updf-officers-against-mismanaging-retirement-benefits/) - Mega Fm & Agency Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cautioned retiring senior Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers against mismanaging their retirement benefits, urging them to plan carefully for life after military service. Gen. Muhoozi made the remarks on Wednesday during the official retirement ceremony for Batch 16 at the UPDF Joint
- [Five Gulu City Officials Investigated Over Cattle Restocking Beneficiary List](https://megafmug.com/five-gulu-city-officials-investigated-over-cattle-restocking-beneficiary-list/) - Mega Fm & Agency Five Gulu City officials are being investigated over allegations that they improperly included local leaders and their relatives among beneficiaries of the government’s cattle restocking programme. The officials were accused of influencing the identification, verification and approval of beneficiaries during an oversight meeting between Parliament’s Committee on Presidential Affairs and the
- [UWA Expands Electric Fence Around Murchison Falls National Park](https://megafmug.com/uwa-expands-electric-fence-around-murchison-falls-national-park/) - Mega Fm &Agency The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has installed more than 141 kilometres of electric fencing around Murchison Falls National Park in an effort to curb persistent attacks by elephants, buffaloes and other wild animals on communities in neighbouring districts. The fencing is being installed in areas of Buliisa, Nwoya, Masindi, Kiryandongo and Oyam,
- [Balaam Orders Local Gov’ts to Open Council Meetings to Media](https://megafmug.com/balaam-orders-local-govts-to-open-council-meetings-to-media/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Ministry of Local Government has directed local governments to allow journalists access to all council sittings and display approved budgets publicly as part of new measures aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability. The directives were issued by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi on August 10, 2026, to all LC5
- [Dilapidated Gulu Disability School Earmarked for Rehabilitation](https://megafmug.com/dilapidated-gulu-disability-school-earmarked-for-rehabilitation/) - By Tolit Ivan & Norbert Mao Gulu City Council Education department has finally earmarked Laroo Primary School, a learning institution for children with hearing impairments and other disabilities, for a major rehabilitation after years of neglect. The decision follows pressure on Gulu City Council and education stakeholders from media houses and disability rights advocates, who
- [UPDF Bans Illicit Charcoal Imports From South Sudan](https://megafmug.com/updf-bans-illicit-charcoal-imports-from-south-sudan/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has ordered an immediate ban on the cross-border transportation of charcoal by Ugandan traders from South Sudan through all border points in the West Nile. The directive, aimed at curbing environmental degradation caused by commercial charcoal production, was issued by the Fourth Infantry Division Commander,
- [Museveni Warns MPs on Corruption, Absenteeism in Public Service](https://megafmug.com/museveni-warns-mps-on-corruption-absenteeism-in-public-service/) - Mega Fm & Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on NRM Members of Parliament to strengthen oversight of government programmes and take a leading role in fighting corruption and improving public service delivery. Museveni made the remarks during the 3rd NRM Parliamentary Caucus of the 12th Parliament at Speke Resort Munyonyo, where he urged
- [UPDF Retires Batch 16 Personnel, Urges Prudent Use of Retirement Benefits](https://megafmug.com/updf-retires-batch-16-personnel-urges-prudent-use-of-retirement-benefits/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has retired Batch 16 personnel across its formations and units, with hundreds of junior and non-commissioned officers formally discharged from active service and urged to use their retirement benefits responsibly. The retirement ceremonies, held on August 7, 2026, recognised the retirees for their service to
- [Kawooya Tells Balaam To Probe Stalled UGX6Bn Gulu Hospital Staff Quarters Construction](https://megafmug.com/kawooya-tells-balaam-to-probe-stalled-ugx6bn-gulu-hospital-staff-quarters-construction/) - Mega Fm & Agency The State Minister for Health in charge of General Duties, Anifa Kawooya, has urged Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara to focus his anti-corruption campaign on major scandals affecting public services and taxpayers’ money. Kawooya’s statements follow her visit to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in Gulu City on Friday, where she inspected
- [Parliament Approves UPDF Deployment to Gaza After Heated Debate](https://megafmug.com/parliament-approves-updf-deployment-to-gaza-after-heated-debate/) - Mega Fm & Agency Parliament on Thursday approved the deployment of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to the Gaza Strip after a heated and deeply divided debate. The motion, introduced unexpectedly during plenary by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, triggered fierce procedural objections from Opposition legislators, who accused the government
- [Gulu City Hosts National Day of Physical Activity as Residents Urged to Embrace Healthy Living](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-hosts-national-day-of-physical-activity-as-residents-urged-to-embrace-healthy-living/) - By Norbert Mao Gulu City on Friday hosted the National Day of Physical Activity 2026, with hundreds of residents participating in a 10-kilometre walk, run and cycling challenge at Kaunda Grounds. The event, organized by the Ministry of Health, in partnership with Gulu City Council was flagged off by the Minister of State for Health
- [Government Secures UGX 13 Billion to Protect Kidepo Ecosystem](https://megafmug.com/government-secures-ugx-13-billion-to-protect-kidepo-ecosystem/) - Tolit Ivan & Agency The government has secured 13 billion Shillings (US$3.5 million) to strengthen biodiversity conservation in the Kidepo Valley National Park landscape, in a major investment aimed at protecting one of Uganda's richest ecosystems while reducing human-wildlife conflict and improving community livelihoods. The funding will finance the Kidepo Landscape Integrated Conservation and Development
- [Meteorological Authority Urges Farmers to Act on Weather Forecasts Amid Climate Challenges](https://megafmug.com/meteorological-authority-urges-farmers-to-act-on-weather-forecasts-amid-climate-challenges/) - By Norbert Mao The Uganda National Meteorological Authority has urged farmers, local governments and agricultural stakeholders to make better use of weather forecasts and early warning information to strengthen climate-smart agriculture and reduce losses caused by unpredictable weather. The call was made during the opening of the two-day Sub-National Climate Outlook Forum in Gulu City being
- [FUFA Unveils UGX 11.5 Billion Plan For Seven National Team Camps Ahead Of Busy International Calendar](https://megafmug.com/fufa-unveils-ugx-11-5-billion-plan-for-seven-national-team-camps-ahead-of-busy-international-calendar/) - By Norbert Mao The Federation of Uganda Football Associations, FUFA, has unveiled a UGX 11.5 billion to national teams program as Uganda prepares for a series of international football engagements over the next four months. FUFA in a statement states the program will see seven national team camps conducted within 112 days, starting August 24th,
- [Angry Mob Burns Suspected Cattle Theft Tuk-Tuk in Omoro](https://megafmug.com/angry-mob-burns-suspected-cattle-theft-tuk-tuk-in-omoro/) - By Norbert Mao Residents of Amalac Village in Abuga Parish, Abuga Sub-county, Omoro District early this morning around 3AM set a tricycle, locally known as a tuk-tuk, on fire after it was allegedly found transporting two suspected stolen cows. The cows are suspected to have been stolen from Oluba Village in Olabo Parish, Ongako Sub-county,
- [Presidents Museveni and Samia Sululu Launch New Phase of Uganda-Tanzania Entergy Partnership](https://megafmug.com/presidents-museveni-and-samia-sululu-launch-new-phase-of-uganda-tanzania-entergy-partnership/) - Mega Fm: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan have launched a new chapter in Uganda–Tanzania energy cooperation following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating regional petroleum infrastructure, industrialisation and cross-border trade. President Museveni, who arrived in Dar es Salaam Wednesday for a two-day working
- [Police Hunt Woman Accused of Setting Five-Year-Old Boy Ablaze Over Shs100 Sweets](https://megafmug.com/police-hunt-woman-accused-of-setting-five-year-old-boy-ablaze-over-shs100-sweets/) - Mega Fm & Agency Police in Pader District are searching for a woman accused of burning a five-year-old boy with petrol after alleging that he stole sweets worth Shs100 from her shop. The suspect, identified by local leaders as Mercy Ajok, is accused of tying the child's hands with banana leaves, pouring petrol on him
- [Four Ugandans Boxers Go 'missing' After Commonwealth Games Ends](https://megafmug.com/four-ugandans-boxers-go-missing-after-commonwealth-games-ends/) - Mega Fm: Four Ugandans boxers are among several athletes who have disappeared after competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow which concluded on Sunday, a news report by the BBC The four missing boxers were named by local media as Nuhu Batte, Angel Katushabe, Ibrahim Kemis and Emily Nakalema. The sports website NBS Sport said
- [Minister Urges Gulu City Residents to Embrace Cooperatives for Wealth Creation](https://megafmug.com/minister-urges-gulu-city-residents-to-embrace-cooperatives-for-wealth-creation/) - By Norbert Mao The Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in charge of Cooperatives, Alero Tom Aza, has called on the residents of Gulu City to embrace strong and viable cooperatives as a pathway to wealth creation and poverty reduction. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to Gulu City on Tuesday, Minister Tom Aza
- [President Museveni Arrives in Tanzania For Two Day Working Visit](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-arrives-in-tanzania-for-two-day-working-visit/) - Mega FM: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a two-day working visit at the invitation of Her Excellency, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. President Museveni’s visit follows an invitation from H.E Suluhu and is expected to further strengthen the longstanding friendly relations and
- [Gulu College of Health Sciences Wins Wood ball Competition](https://megafmug.com/gulu-college-of-health-sciences-wins-wood-ball-competition/) - By Tolit Ivan Gulu College of Health Sciences has been crowned the boys' champion of the 2026 wood ball competition during the ongoing 24th National Health Institutions Ball Games, being hosted at the college playground in Gulu City. Gulu College secured the title on Wednesday after winning two gold medals and one silver medal. Uganda
- [SC Villa Capt. Owori Dies After Attack By Unknown Assailants](https://megafmug.com/sc-villa-capt-owori-dies-after-attack-by-unknown-assailants/) - By Norbert Mao The football fraternity in Uganda and beyond is in mourning following the death of Soccer Club Villa captain, David Owori. According to a statement from SC Villa President Omar Ahmed dated August 5th, Owori, 27, succumbed to injuries he sustained on Tuesday evening after he was reportedly struck with a paving stone
- [Otunnu Says UN Secretary General Endorsement by Museveni was a “Surprise”](https://megafmug.com/otunnu-says-un-secretary-general-endorsement-by-museveni-was-a-surprise/) - Mega Fm & Agency Uganda's nominee for the position of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Olara Otunnu, has revealed that he never intended to contest for the world's top diplomatic office, saying his nomination came as a surprise. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network on Tuesday, Otunnu noted that his nomination by President
- [Gulu Man Attempts Suicide After Cattle Allegedly Destroy His Rice Garden](https://megafmug.com/gulu-man-attempts-suicide-after-cattle-allegedly-destroy-his-rice-garden/) - By Norbert Mao A man in Gulu district has attempted to take his own life following an alleged dispute over family cattle that destroyed his rice garden. The man has been identified as Okot George, a resident of Loyo Boo Village in Unyama sub-county, Gulu district. Okot is alleged to have been angry after his
- [Kitgum Secures Land for Construction of School and Health Center Under DRDIP II](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-secures-land-for-construction-of-school-and-health-center-under-drdip-ii/) - By Tolit Ivan Kitgum District Local Government has secured a 20 acre piece of land in Labongo Amida West sub county for the construction of a school and a health facility under the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II, a World Bank-backed regional initiative managed under the Office of the Prime Minister to
- [Education Ministry Donates Science Kits to Gulu City Schools](https://megafmug.com/education-ministry-donates-science-kits-to-gulu-city-schools/) - By Tolit Ivan The Government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, has donated science kits to 20 government aided primary schools in Gulu City to enhance the practical teaching and learning of science subjects. Each beneficiary school received a box containing assorted science equipment, including basic electricity apparatus, simple machines like microscope, first aid
- [Otunnu Says Rift With Museveni Persists Despite Uganda Backing Him for UN Top Job](https://megafmug.com/otunnu-says-rift-with-museveni-persists-despite-uganda-backing-him-for-un-top-job/) - Mega Fm & Agency Olara Otunnu, Uganda's candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, has acknowledged that his long-standing disagreements with President Yoweri Museveni remain unresolved, even as Museveni's government throws its weight behind his campaign. Otunnu, who made his strongest bid for the UN's top job in 1996 but lacked the backing of the Ugandan government,
- [KCB Bank Pushes for Secure Land Ownership and Responsible Financing For Real Estate Sector](https://megafmug.com/kcb-bank-pushes-for-secure-land-ownership-and-responsible-financing-for-real-estate-sector/) - Mega Fm: KCB Bank Uganda has called for secure land ownership, responsible financing and legal compliance for stronger collaboration to transform Uganda’s real estate sector. The call was made during the Land Law, Real Estate and Construction Conference (LREC) that took place at Mestil Hotel in Kampala from 3rd – 4th August 2026. Held under
- [UPDF Warns Against Bribery Ahead of Recruitment Exercise](https://megafmug.com/updf-warns-against-bribery-ahead-of-recruitment-exercise/) - By Michael The Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) has warned successful applicants for the forthcoming recruitment exercise against paying bribes to the officials at the recruitment centers. According to the physical recruitment exercise road map, recruits from Acholi, Lango and West Nile sub regions will be undertaken between August 10-22. Major Bilal Katamba, the UPDF
- [EC Sets September 17 for By-election to Replace Moses Ali](https://megafmug.com/ec-unveils-roadmap-for-adjumani-west-mp-by-election-following-gen-moses-alis-death/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled September 17, 2026, as the polling day for the Adjumani West parliamentary by-election to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Gen. Moses Ali. The by-election road map was unveiled on Monday during a stakeholders' meeting in Adjumani District, where the Commission briefed
- [Museveni Praises Otunnu’s English and French As He Promotes His UN Secretary General Candidature](https://megafmug.com/museveni-praises-otunnus-english-and-french-as-he-promotes-his-un-secretary-general-candidature/) - Mega Fm & Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has described Ambassador Olara Otunnu as the best candidate to serve as Secretary-General of the United Nations. While meeting representatives of members of the United Nations Security Council at State House, Entebbe, Museveni said he has known Otunnu since their days at Makerere University, where Otunnu served
- [14 Killed in Head-on Crash Between Taxi and Sand Truck on Masaka-Kampala Highway](https://megafmug.com/14-killed-in-head-on-crash-between-taxi-and-sand-truck-on-masaka-kampala-highway/) - Mega Fm &Agency Fourteen people, including the driver of a commuter taxi, were killed in a head-on collision with a sand-laden truck at Kamuwunga Trading Centre along the Lwera swamp stretch on the Masaka-Kampala Highway in Kalungu District. The fatal crash occurred at about 11:40 p.m. on Monday, according to police. Police identified the taxi
- [Besigye, Lutale Seek Court Permission to Serve Gen. Muhoozi Through Newspaper Notices](https://megafmug.com/besigye-lutale-seek-court-permission-to-serve-gen-muhoozi-through-newspaper-notices/) - Mega Fm & Agency Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have asked the High Court to allow them to serve Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba through substituted service after efforts to personally deliver court documents allegedly failed. The application, filed before the High Court Civil Division,
- [Health Institutions National Ball Games Kick Off in Gulu](https://megafmug.com/health-institutions-national-ball-games-kick-off-in-gulu/) - By Tolit Ivan The highly anticipated 24th edition of the National Health Training Institutions Ball Games has officially kicked off in Gulu City, bringing together thousands of students from health training institutions across Uganda. The five-day championship, hosted by Gulu College of Health Sciences in Laroo-Pece Division, has attracted 37 health training institutions from across
- [Madi Leaders Push For ICT Lab At Presidential Skilling Hubs](https://megafmug.com/madi-leaders-push-for-ict-lab-at-presidential-skilling-hubs/) - Mega Fm: Leaders in the Madi sub-region have appealed to the State House to establish Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratories and introduce computer-related courses at the Madi Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub, arguing that digital skills are now essential for young people seeking employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. The appeal was made during a stakeholders'
- [President Museveni Calls For Preservation of Cultural Tradition, Moderation of Bride Price](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-calls-for-preservation-of-cultural-tradition-moderation-of-bride-price/) - Mega Fm: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Banyankole community to preserve the cultural values of the traditional Okuhingira ceremony by discouraging excessive bride price demands and extravagant weddings, warning that the growing commercialization of marriage is discouraging many young people from starting families. The President made the remarks on Saturday 1st August 2026
- [Lawyers Urge DPP to Suspend Besigye Treason Trial](https://megafmug.com/lawyers-urge-dpp-to-suspend-besigye-treason-trial/) - Mega Fm & Agency A group of 18 Ugandan lawyers has asked the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to suspend the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, arguing that the prosecution proceeded despite unresolved concerns over the accused's constitutional right to a fair hearing. In a letter
- [Besigye Remains in ICU at Mulago Following Court Collapse](https://megafmug.com/besigye-remains-in-icu-at-mulago-following-court-collapse/) - Mega Fm & Agency Opposition politician and retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital after collapsing during court proceedings on Wednesday. Sources close to family members caring for him said his condition remained worrying as of Friday evening. However, neither the hospital nor prison authorities
- [FUFA Postpones 2026 TV Cup, Odilo Cup](https://megafmug.com/fufa-postpones-2026-tv-cup-odilo-cup/) - By Norbert Mao The Federation of Uganda Football Associations, FUFA, has temporarily postponed the 2026 FUFA TV Cup and Odilo School Football competitions until further notice. FUFA Corporate Affairs Director Ahmed Hussein in a statement said the decision follows guidance from the Ministry of Education and Sports aimed at harmonising the operational framework for school
- [Ministry To Introduce E-Monitoring System for Bus Drivers, Mandatory Pre-loading Inspections](https://megafmug.com/ministry-to-introduce-e-monitoring-system-for-bus-drivers-mandatory-pre-loading-inspections/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Works and Transport Ministry has unveiled plans to introduce an electronic monitoring system for bus drivers and make pre-loading inspections mandatory for all public service buses, in a fresh attempt to tackle road crashes blamed on driver fatigue, poor compliance and weak enforcement. The proposals signal a shift in the
- [Gulu City Speaker Praises Mega FM for Historic Live Broadcast of Council Meeting](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-speaker-praises-mega-fm-for-historic-live-broadcast-of-council-meeting/) - By Norbert Mao The Gulu City Council Speaker Akena Lamex has praised Mega FM for becoming the first media house to broadcast a Gulu City Council Full Council meeting live, describing the move as a historic milestone that will remain in the records of the council. The Speaker made the remarks on Thursday during the
- [Mother of Six Trampled to Death by Stray Elephant in Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/mother-of-six-trampled-to-death-by-stray-elephant-in-kitgum/) - By Tolit Ivan Grief has engulfed residents of Ludwar Village in Orom East Sub County, Kitgum District, after a stray elephant trampled a 46 year old woman to death on Thursday. The deceased identified as Rose Natyang, a mother of six, was attacked at around 9am while harvesting simsim in her garden. Richard Ojara, the
- [MTN Takes Y’ello Storm to Gulu, Supports Gulu Hospital](https://megafmug.com/mtn-takes-yello-storm-to-gulu-supports-gulu-hospital/) - By Norbert Mao As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, MTN Uganda has extended its nationwide Y’ello Storm campaign to Northern Uganda, combining customer engagement with support to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. MTN on Thursday, handed over mattresses and mosquito nets to support patients in the maternity and casualty wards of the hospital, which serves
- [KCB Bank Uganda Launches ‘Building Great Men’ Mentorship Programme to Foster Leadership, Wellbeing and Personal Growth](https://megafmug.com/kcb-bank-uganda-launches-building-great-men-mentorship-programme-to-foster-leadership-wellbeing-and-personal-growth/) - Mega FM: KCB Bank Uganda launched the Building Great Men Mentorship Programme, a new initiative aimed at empowering male employees with the knowledge, support and mentorship needed to become stronger leaders at work, home and within their communities. The programme, launched at the Bank's headquarters in Kampala, marks another achievement in the Bank's commitment to
- [Spiro Motorcycle Tracking Device Being Compromised](https://megafmug.com/spiro-motorcycle-tracking-device-being-compromised/) - By Norbert Mao Police in the North Kyoga Region have uncovered a suspected scheme in which some Spiro electric motorcycles are allegedly being given duplicate registration numbers to defeat security and tracking systems. The discovery was made during intelligence-led operations targeting urban crime and traffic violations, where officers intercepted two pairs of Spiro motorcycles carrying
- [President Museveni Pledges to Support OACPS, Offers Uganda as Potential Headquarters](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-pledges-to-support-oacps-offers-uganda-as-potential-headquarters/) - Mega Fm: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to support the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and offered Uganda as a potential host for the organisation's future headquarters as it prepares to relocate from Brussels, Belgium. The President made the commitment on July 28, 2026 during a meeting withthe OACPS Secretary General,
- [AfCON Organiser Outlines Multi-Billion Shilling Opportunities for Ugandans](https://megafmug.com/afcon-organiser-outlines-multi-billion-shilling-opportunities-for-ugandans/) - Mega Fm & Agency The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Local Organising Committee (AfCON LOC) has unveiled dozens of areas in which Ugandans can invest as plans to host the tournament gain momentum. At a higher level, the roads, airports and hotels are already being upgraded to be ready for Africa's premier sporting event. But
- [EC Reschedules Polls in Over 1000 Villages After Chaos Disrupts LC1 Elections](https://megafmug.com/ec-reschedules-polls-in-over-1000-villages-after-chaos-disrupts-lc1-elections/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced fresh polling in 1,135 villages across Uganda after violence, destruction of election materials and disputes over voters' registers disrupted the long-awaited Local Council One (LC1) elections held on Tuesday. Addressing journalists on Wednesday afternoon, Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi said voting was successfully
- [Clan Chief Launches Cassava Campaign to Combat Hunger in Drought-Hit Agago](https://megafmug.com/clan-chief-launches-cassava-campaign-to-combat-hunger-in-drought-hit-agago/) - Mega Fm & Agency The High Court Criminal Division has ordered the trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused to proceed despite dramatic scenes in court after Besigye angrily protested the commencement of the hearing over the issue of legal representation. Presiding over the case on Wednesday, Justice Emmanuel Baguma ruled that
- [Olara Otunnu, Six Rivals Pitch Plans for UN Renewal](https://megafmug.com/olara-otunnu-six-rivals-pitch-plans-for-un-renewal/) - Mega Fm & Agency Uganda entered the race for the next United Nations secretary-general with the nomination of Olara Otunnu, more than two months after the country was expected to submit its candidate for the contest. Otunnu, a former UN Under-Secretary-General and former Foreign Affairs minister, becomes the seventh and final candidate to enter the
- [Court Orders Besigye Trial to Proceed After Courtroom Outburst Over Legal Representation](https://megafmug.com/court-orders-besigye-trial-to-proceed-after-courtroom-outburst-over-legal-representation/) - Mega Fm & Agency The High Court Criminal Division has ordered the trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused to proceed despite dramatic scenes in court after Besigye angrily protested the commencement of the hearing over the issue of legal representation. Presiding over the case on Wednesday, Justice Emmanuel Baguma ruled that
- [Live Bullets, Tear Gas as Ugandans Elect Their LC1 Chairpersons](https://megafmug.com/live-bullets-tear-gas-as-ugandans-elect-their-lc1-chairpersons/) - Mega Fm & Agency Local Council One (LC1) elections in most parts of Uganda were disrupted today Tuesday by controversy, disputes and irregularities about the voters' register while another failed to hold elections after no one expressed interest in contesting. In Omoro District, the election in Agweno village, Odek sub-county, was temporarily suspended after chaos
- [Nation Media Group Cleared to Resume Operations](https://megafmug.com/nation-media-group-cleared-to-resume-operations/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has cleared the way for Nation Media Group (NMG) to resume operations in Uganda, ending over a month's long restrictions that had forced the regional media giant to suspend its activities in the country. The announcement was made Tuesday by Tanzania-based Taifa Group, the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group through
- [Layibi College, Sacred Hearts Defend Titles At World Embrace Basketball League 2026](https://megafmug.com/layibi-college-sacred-hearts-defend-titles-at-world-embrace-basketball-league-2026/) - By Norbert Mao St Joseph's College Layibi and Sacred Hearts SS have successfully defended their titles at the World Embrace Secondary School Basketball League, 2nd Edition, season 2026. The finals were played on Saturday at the Gulu Community Park in Gulu City during the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the league. In the girls final, defending champions
- [Uganda Nominates Ambassador Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General](https://megafmug.com/uganda-nominates-ambassador-olara-otunnu-for-un-secretary-general/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Government of Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat and former United Nations Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Olara Otunnu for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, describing him as a distinguished international civil servant with more than four decades of experience in diplomacy, peacebuilding and global governance. In a press statement
- [Government Extends Northern Uganda Cattle Restocking Programme to 10 Years](https://megafmug.com/government-extends-northern-uganda-cattle-restocking-programme-to-10-years/) - Mega Fm & Agency The government has extended the Northern Uganda cattle restocking programme from the initially planned five years to ten years. The state minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Bearice Akello Akori explained on Saturday that the ten years implementation period is ensure all eligible households eventually receive cattle. The cattle restocking programme initiated
- [NRM To Fire Party Leaders Accused of Campaign Funds Mismanagement](https://megafmug.com/nrm-to-fire-party-leaders-accused-of-campaign-funds-mismanagement/) - By Tolit Ivan The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party will dismiss and replace party leaders implicated in the mismanagement of funds meant to support the elections of the local council1 chairpersons. The Party Secretary General, Richard Todwong said the party will dismiss any party leader implicated in the mismanagement of the funds intended to facility
- [Archbishop Wokorach Calls for Urgent Response to Agago Hunger Crisis](https://megafmug.com/archbishop-wokorach-calls-for-urgent-response-to-agago-hunger-crisis/) - By Norbert Mao The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu, Dr. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, has called for an urgent Church response to the worsening hunger crisis in Agago District and other parts of Northern Uganda. In a letter dated July 18th, Archbishop Wokorach directed priests under the Kalongo Deanery to discuss the crisis during
- [Gulu City Joins the Rest of Uganda to Mark National Cleaning Day](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-joins-the-rest-of-uganda-to-mark-national-cleaning-day/) - By Norbert Mao Gulu City on Saturday joined the rest of Uganda in observing the mandatory National Cleaning Days, aimed at promoting cleanliness, sanitation, unity, and responsible citizenship across the country. The National Cleaning Day takes place on the last Saturday of every month from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. During the three-hour exercise, non-essential movement, vehicles,
- [Police Warn Against Road, Waterway Use During National Cleaning Day Enforcement](https://megafmug.com/police-warn-against-road-waterway-use-during-national-cleaning-day-enforcement/) - Mega & Agency The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has warned motorists and vessel operators to stay off roads and waterways during the nationwide enforcement of the Mandatory National Cleaning Day, which begins this Saturday. In a statement issued on Friday, Police said all users of motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and water vessels must comply with
- [President Museveni Meets Spanish Student Volunteers](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-meets-spanish-student-volunteers/) - Mega Fm: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday hosted 33 Spanish student volunteers at State House, Entebbe, following the completion of their community outreach mission in Gomba District. The students, who are undertaking their fourth annual volunteering mission to Uganda, spent several weeks supporting vulnerable communities through initiatives including the construction of school facilities, improving
- [Government Declares Mandatory National Cleaning Day](https://megafmug.com/government-declares-mandatory-national-cleaning-day/) - By Mega Fm & Agency The government has declared the last Saturday of every month as National Cleaning Day. The mandatory three-hour exercise will require all Ugandans to participate, with no vehicles allowed on the roads and all businesses closed during the period. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja announced the National Cleaning Initiative at the Office
- [69,000 Hunger-Stricken Households in Agago to Receive Government Food Relief](https://megafmug.com/69000-hunger-stricken-households-in-agago-to-receive-government-food-relief/) - By Tolit Ivan The Government, through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has earmarked 69,000 hunger-stricken households in Agago District to receive emergency food relief. The intervention comes after 18 people reportedly died due to hunger related illnesses and 351 admissions due to acute malnutrition linked to severe food shortages. Wilson Otto, the Agago
- [Uganda Land Commission Begins Verification of Government Land in Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/uganda-land-commission-begins-verification-of-government-land-in-gulu-city/) - By Norbert Mao The Uganda Land Commission has begun the process of verifying and documenting all government land in Gulu City in a bid to strengthen land governance and protect public land from encroachment and fraud. The Commission today, Tuesday, July 21st held a comprehensive land inventory meeting with Gulu City leaders, technical staff and
- [Mega FM Donates Leb Acholi Textbooks to Schools in Acholi Sub Region](https://megafmug.com/mega-fm-donates-leb-acholi-textbooks-to-schools-in-acholi-sub-region/) - By Tolit Ivan Mega FM, the leading radio station in Northern Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports has donated 160 “Leb Acholi” textbooks to four secondary schools to support the teaching of the Acholi language. The benefiting schools include; Koro Secondary School, Gulu High School, Gulu Central High School, and Gulu
- [UWA Translocates Three Giraffes to Ajai Wildlife Reserve](https://megafmug.com/uwa-translocates-three-giraffes-to-ajai-wildlife-reserve/) - By Ojok Michael The Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has translocated 3 Nubian giraffes to Ajai Wildlife Reserve. They were translocated from Murchison Falls National Park on Tuesday 21st July this year. Bashir Hanji, Assistant Commissioner Communications at the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA confirmed the development saying the translocation exercise is an effort to boost the species’ population,
- [Police Probe Burning of Sugarcane Plantation in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/police-probe-burning-of-sugarcane-plantation-in-amuru/) - By Tolit Ivan & Ojok Michael Police in Amuru District have intensified investigations into the burning of a sugarcane plantation belonging to Amuru Sugar Works Ltd by unknown people. The incident occurred on July 19th at around 2 a.m. in Akee Village, Kololo Parish, Lakang Sub-county. According to police, a report was filed by Omwony
- [President Museveni Eulogizes Late Gen Moses Ali As Freedom Fight and Peace Maker](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-eulogizes-late-gen-moses-ali-as-freedom-fight-and-peace-maker/) - Mega Fm: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid glowing tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, describing him as a freedom fighter, peacemaker and development champion whose legacy will continue to inspire generations of Ugandans. “The late Gen. Moses Ali was a lover of freedom. I came to know this because although
- [KCB Bank Uganda Backs Uganda’s Young Chess Talent Through Inaugural Schools Tournament](https://megafmug.com/kcb-bank-uganda-backs-ugandas-young-chess-talent-through-inaugural-schools-tournament/) - Editorial More than 800 learners from across Uganda converged at Kampala Parents School for the inaugural KCB Schools Chess Tournament, a first-of-its-kind competition with the largest number of participants ever recorded in Uganda. The tournament, organised by KCB Bank Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Chess Federation, Duya Discoveries,School Pay, ICEA Lion, Rupharelia Foundation and
- [23 Die, 477 Hospitalized As Hunger Crisis Deepens in Acholi sub Region](https://megafmug.com/23-die-477-hospitalized-as-hunger-crisis-deepens-in-acholi-sub-region/) - Tolit Ivan & Agency Drought and crop failure in northern Uganda have left at least 23 people dead from hunger-related illnesses in Acholi sub county. In Lamwo District, Oyet Sisto Ocen, the District LCV Chairperson, said at least eight people died from complications related to severe malnutrition, adding that 477 people, including children, pregnant women
- [Museveni to Join Parliament in Paying Tribute to Gen. Moses Ali](https://megafmug.com/museveni-to-join-parliament-in-paying-tribute-to-gen-moses-ali/) - Mega Fm & Agency President Yoweri Museveni will on Tuesday join Parliament in paying tribute to former First Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani East MP, Gen. Moses Ali, before his body is flown to his ancestral home in Adjumani district. In a communication to Members of Parliament, Government Chief Whip Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng said
- [Former Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali is Dead](https://megafmug.com/former-deputy-prime-minister-gen-moses-ali-is-dead/) - Mega FM & Agency Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda's longest-serving military commanders, politicians and former deputy prime minister, has died, according to information from family members at Nakasero Hospital. A daughter of the deceased, who requested not to be named because she is not authorized to speak on behalf of the family, told
- [President Museveni Passes Out 106 Senior Security Officers](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-passes-out-106-senior-security-officers/) - Mega Fm: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), on Friday, July 17, 2026, passed out 106 senior security officers who successfully completed the Advanced Joint Senior Political Education and Leadership Development Course at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi. The graduates comprised senior officers from
- [Multiple Students Injured as School Bus Collides with Sugarcane Truck in Kamuli](https://megafmug.com/multiple-students-injured-as-school-bus-collides-with-sugarcane-truck-in-kamuli/) - Mega Fm & Agency Multiple students were injured on Friday night after a school bus carrying learners on a study trip collided with a sugarcane truck in Kamuli District, raising fresh concerns about school transport safety. The crash occurred at about 9:30pm in Busota, near Busota Health Centre III, as the students were reportedly returning
- [14 Killed, 28 Injured in Kampala–Gulu Highway Road Accident](https://megafmug.com/14-killed-28-injured-in-kampala-gulu-highway-road-accident/) - By Tolit Ivan & Norbert Mao Fourteen passengers have been confirmed dead while 28 others injuried in a fatal road crash along the Gulu-Kampala Highway on Tuesday night. The accident, at Kulu Otit village in Bobi Sub County, Omoro district, involved Opit Travelers Bus No. UBE 110H and a Semi-trailer Reg. No. KBS 564D/ZE. Preliminary
- [Nameere Warns Contractors over Shoddy Work](https://megafmug.com/nameere-warns-contractors-over-shoddy-work/) - Mega Fm & Agency State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere Nsubuga has warned contractors against shoddy work, corruption and delays as government begins construction of community access roads in Agago, Lamwo and Pader districts. The roads, jointly funded by the Government of Uganda and the Government of Germany through KfW Development Bank, cover about
- [Ministry Suspends LC I Chairpersons from Land Transactions During Election Period](https://megafmug.com/ministry-suspends-lc-i-chairpersons-from-land-transactions-during-election-period/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has temporarily suspended the involvement of Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons in land-related transactions during the ongoing village election period, citing the need to protect the integrity of land dealings and prevent disputes. In a public notice issued on July 16, 2026,
- [Acholi Defend USSSA Ball Games II Overall Championship](https://megafmug.com/acholi-defend-usssa-ball-games-ii-overall-championship/) - By Norbert Mao The Acholi Zone has successfully defended its overall title at the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association-USSSA, Ball Games II National Mind Games and Athletic Championships, capping off another outstanding performance in Gulu City. According to the official overall rankings, Acholi accumulated a total 320 points from both the boys and girls
- [Death Toll Rises to 26 in Kapchorwa School Bus Crash as Parents Plead for Answers](https://megafmug.com/death-toll-rises-to-26-in-kapchorwa-school-bus-crash-as-parents-plead-for-answers/) - Mega Fm & Agency The death toll from the King David Junior School bus crash in Kapchorwa has risen to 26, according to the latest government update, deepening the grief of families gathered at the school as they waited for news about their children. The government said the victims include 21 pupils and five members
- [Gov’t Suspends All School Trips After King David Junior School Tragedy](https://megafmug.com/govt-suspends-all-school-trips-after-king-david-junior-school-tragedy/) - Mega Fm & Agency The government has suspended all school trips and educational excursions across Uganda with immediate effect following the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of nearly 20 pupils from King David Junior School in Makindye. The announcement was made on Friday by Acting Education Minister Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo as grief
- [For Farmers Facing Climate Change in Atiak Massacre Site, Goats Means True Resilience](https://megafmug.com/for-farmers-facing-climate-change-in-atiak-massacre-site-goats-means-true-resilience/) - Bt Tolit Ivan In Atiak Sub County, northern Uganda, the climate is changing faster than expected. Rainfall has become less predictable for farmers in households without irrigation technologies to grow adequate foods all year round. Longer dry spells and extreme weather are making farming more difficult for many families there. Yet amid these challenges, one
- [17 Suspected Illegal Charcoal Dealers Arrested in Pader](https://megafmug.com/17-suspected-illegal-charcoal-dealers-arrested-in-pader/) - By Tolit Ivan Seventeen (17) suspected illegal charcoal dealers have been arrested and more than 1,000 bags of charcoal impounded during a three day intelligence-led operation inside Aswa Ranch in Angagura sub county, Pader district. The suspects, whose identities had not been disclosed by press time, are currently being held at Pader Central Police Station
- [Quack Student Doctor Arrested At Anaka General Hospital](https://megafmug.com/quack-student-doctor-arrested-at-anaka-general-hospital/) - By Omony Denis Police in Nwoya are holding a suspect accused of impersonating a student doctor and extorting money from patients at Anaka General Hospital. The suspect, Okello Denis Mike, who reportedly claimed to be a student doctor from Mulago School of Allied Health Sciences, was arrested after a patient reported that he had demanded
- [Lukwago Committed to High Court for Trial](https://megafmug.com/lukwago-committed-to-high-court-for-trial/) - Mega Fm & Agency Former Kampala Lord Mayor and People's Front for Freedom (PFF) President Erias Lukwago has been committed to the High Court for trial on a charge of misprision of treason after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) concluded investigations into the case. Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera on Thursday committed Lukwago to
- [Uganda Discharges Last Patient, Begins 42-Day Countdown to Ebola-Free Status](https://megafmug.com/uganda-discharges-last-patient-begins-42-day-countdown-to-ebola-free-status/) - Mega Fm & Agency Uganda has begun the mandatory 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free after discharging the country's last Ebola patient from the Mulago National Isolation Centre. Health officials described the discharge as a major milestone in containing the outbreak but warned that the response is not yet over. Under World Health Organization guidelines,
- [Rastafarians In Kenya Fail in Bid to Get Cannabis Legalised for Religious Purposes](https://megafmug.com/rastafarians-in-kenya-fail-in-bid-to-get-cannabis-legalised-for-religious-purposes/) - BBC News: Kenya's High Court has dismissed a bid by a Rastafarian group seeking to legalise the use of cannabis for religious purposes. The Rastafarian community had argued that the ban on smoking cannabis infringed on their rights to freedom of religion and belief guaranteed under the constitution. In a landmark judgement, Justice Bahati Mwamuye
- [New Monkey Species With Orange Lips Found 'hiding' in DR Congo Forest](https://megafmug.com/new-monkey-species-with-orange-lips-found-hiding-in-dr-congo-forest/) - BBC News: A monkey that has striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face - and lives in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo - has been confirmed as a new species to science. The black-furred primate was spotted and photographed hidden away in the high tree canopy of dense tropical forests in Lomami
- [Cabinet Backs New Law to Streamline Government Vehicles Fleet Management](https://megafmug.com/cabinet-backs-new-law-to-streamline-government-vehicles-fleet-management/) - Mega Fm & Agency Cabinet has approved a draft Bill to regulate and monitor the use of government vehicles attached to government officials across the country. Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, says the proposal was part of the issues discussed on Monday at the Cabinet meeting chaired by President Yoweri Museveni
- [MPS Demand Change of University Sponsorship Scheme](https://megafmug.com/mps-demand-change-of-university-sponsorship-scheme/) - Mega Fm & Agency Parliament has called for a review of Uganda's Government Undergraduate Sponsorship Programme. Members of Parliament are arguing that the current system no longer reflects the country's population growth, rising university enrolment and persistent inequalities between urban and rural schools. In a resolution passed on Tuesday, legislators urged the government to increase
- [Minister Orders Local Governments to Constitute Service Commissions by August 30](https://megafmug.com/minister-orders-local-governments-to-constitute-service-commissions-by-august-30/) - Mega Fm & Agency The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has directed all district and city local governments to fully constitute their District and City Service Commissions by August 30, 2026, in a move aimed at accelerating the recruitment of substantive staff and addressing persistent staffing gaps that have undermined service delivery across
- [Do Not Take LC1 Elections Lightly, Todwong Urges Voters](https://megafmug.com/do-not-take-lc1-elections-lightly-todwong-urges-voters/) - By Tolit Ivan Richard Todwong, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, has urged voters in the Acholi Sub region not to take the upcoming Local Council One elections lightly, emphasizing that village leaders play a critical role in governance and service delivery. The Electoral Commission has scheduled the LC1 elections for 28 July 2026,
- [70% of Diseases Are Preventable, Health Expert Tells Acholi Communities](https://megafmug.com/70-of-diseases-are-preventable-health-expert-tells-acholi-communities/) - By Norbert Mao About 70 percent of diseases affecting people globally can be prevented, a health expert has revealed, urging communities in Acholi Sub-region to prioritize prevention at household level. Speaking during the official launch of the Acholi Women in Health Foundation (AWIHF) at the Gulu University Main Library, guest speaker Dr. Charles Oyoo Akiya,
- [IPOD Admits NUP and ANT As New Member Parties](https://megafmug.com/ipod-admits-nup-and-ant-as-new-member-parties/) - By Tolit Ivan The Inter-Party Organization for Dialogue (IPOD) has resolved to admit the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) as its newest member parties. The decision follows NUP's formal application to join IPOD in June this year, marking a significant shift from the party's long-standing opposition to the political
- [Gov’t Considers UPDF Recruitment For Skilled Ugandans Repatriated From South Africa](https://megafmug.com/govt-considers-updf-recruitment-for-skilled-ugandans-repatriated-from-south-africa/) - Mega Fm: The Government of Uganda is considering recruiting skilled Ugandans recently repatriated from South Africa into the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) as part of wider efforts to reintegrate them into the country's workforce and harness their expertise for national development. The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, said
- [30 Gulu Quarry Workers Trained on Safety and Financial Management](https://megafmug.com/30-gulu-quarry-workers-trained-on-safety-and-financial-management/) - By Norbert Mao At least 30 female quarry workers at Kidere quarry stone site in Loyobo village, Unyama Sub County, Gulu district have been trained on financial management and workplace safety. The two days training was organised by the Women in Energy and Extractives Network (WEEN) in partnership with KCB Bank and the Gulu District
- [Uganda Signs Contract for Construction of New Karuma Bridge](https://megafmug.com/uganda-signs-contract-for-construction-of-new-karuma-bridge/) - Mega Fm: Uganda has signed a civil works contract for the construction of a new Karuma Bridge along the Kampala-Gulu Highway, paving the way for the long-awaited infrastructure project to begin according to a report from the Nile Post News. The contract was signed in Japan on Friday during a ceremony attended by officials from
- [Kitgum Magistrate Denies Bail to Musician Bosmic](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-magistrate-denies-bail-to-musician-bosmic/) - Mega Fm: The Kitgum Chief Magistrate’s Court, Robert Ekirita on Monday denied bail to popular musician and politician Bosmic Joyce Otim, who is facing charges of causing grievous harm. Ekirita remanded Bosmic to Kitgum Government Prison until July 21, 2026, when the hearing of his case will commence. The bail application was denied after Otim
- [President Museveni Receives Special Message From Angolan Counterpart](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-receives-special-message-from-angolan-counterpart/) - Mega FM: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday received a special message from his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola, Téte António, at the President's Kisozi farm in Gomba District. The Angolan Foreign Affairs Minister led a delegation to Uganda to deliver the message on behalf
- [KCB Bank Uganda Partners with Irene Namatovu’s Strong Woman Concert to Champion Women’s Empowerment](https://megafmug.com/kcb-bank-uganda-partners-with-irene-namatovus-strong-woman-concert-to-champion-womens-empowerment/) - Editorial KCB Bank Uganda, through Female-Led and Made Enterprises (flme), its dedicated female banking proposition, has announced its partnership with celebrated Ugandan musician Irene Namatovu for the upcoming Strong Woman concert, scheduled to take place on 21 August at Serena Hotel, Kampala. The partnership, unveiled during a press conference held on July 7, 2026, re-emphasizes
- [Amuru Pushes for Joint Border Patrols to Curb South Sudan Cattle Raiders](https://megafmug.com/amuru-pushes-for-joint-border-patrols-to-curb-south-sudan-cattle-raiders/) - Mega Fm & Agency Authorities in Amuru District plan to hold bilateral discussions with their counterparts in South Sudan's Magwi County to address the growing wave of cross-border crimes, particularly cattle raids. The proposed engagement follows repeated incursions by armed cattle rustlers from Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, who have been targeting livestock owners
- [Museveni in Talks With Ramaphosa Over Immigration Attacks](https://megafmug.com/museveni-in-talks-with-ramaphosa-over-immigration-attacks/) - Agency President Museveni is holding high-level talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to push for an end to xenophobic attacks targeting foreigners, including Ugandans living in South Africa according to the Nile Post News Agency. The development was disclosed on Friday by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja while addressing 1,030 Ugandans repatriated from South Africa
- [Parliament Sets Aside Time for 527 MPs to Deliver Maiden Speeches](https://megafmug.com/parliament-sets-aside-time-for-527-mps-to-deliver-maiden-speeches/) - Agency Parliament's Business Committee has scheduled special sittings to allow each of the country's 527 Members of Parliament to deliver a three-minute maiden speech. The exercise will begin on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with every legislator given uninterrupted time to make their first formal contribution on the floor of the 12th Parliament. Deputy Speaker Thomas
- [Government Extends Cash Support to Opit Bus Crash Victims](https://megafmug.com/government-extends-cash-support-to-opit-bus-crash-victims/) - Agency Families of people who died in the recent head-on collision involving an Opit Travellers bus and a trailer in Omoro District have received financial support from the government. The cash assistance was handed over on Saturday in Gulu City by the Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Refugees, Lillian Aber. The crash,
- [Chris Obore Petitions High Court for Bail](https://megafmug.com/chris-obore-petitions-high-court-for-bail/) - Agency Parliament's Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore Ariko, has petitioned the High Court in Kampala seeking to be released on bail as he awaits trial. Obore and other employees of the Parliamentary Commission are facing corruption and money laundering arising from the alleged mismanagement of more than 27 billion shillings. The application No.
- [Lukwago Seeks Court Order For His Treatment in India](https://megafmug.com/lukwago-seeks-court-order-for-his-treatment-in-india/) - Agency Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has appealed to the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court to facilitate urgent medical intervention to save his life. He says his health has seriously deteriorated and that specialists have recommended further treatment in India. Lukwago opted to appear via a Zoom link from Luzira Prison to the Makindye Chief
- [Low Turnout As Compilation of LCl Voter Register Update Kicks Off](https://megafmug.com/low-turnout-as-compilation-of-lcl-voter-register-update-kicks-off/) - Agency Turn-up of residents was low on the first day of the LC1 voter register update exercise that began on Monday morning across the country with officials attributing the low turnout to inadequate public awareness. The registration exercise will run until Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily at designated registration centres in all
- [Anita Among File to be Reviewed by DPP](https://megafmug.com/anita-among-file-to-be-reviewed-by-dpp/) - Agency A file on former Speaker Anita Among has reportedly been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review as part of the ongoing corruption investigations at Parliament and other government agencies. A multi-agency corruption probe launched two months ago has zeroed in on Parliament, with former Speaker Anita Among listed among the principal
- [Former Spy Master Major General Birungi Remanded on Treachery Charges](https://megafmug.com/former-spy-master-major-general-birungi-remanded-on-treachery-charges/) - Agency The General Court Martial sitting at Makindye has remanded Major General James Birungi on charges of treachery and offenses related to (in)security. Birungi, the former Director of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), was on Monday arraigned before a panel chaired by Brigadier General
- [KCB Bank Uganda Senior And Next-generation Leaders Graduate](https://megafmug.com/kcb-bank-uganda-senior-and-next-generation-leaders-graduate/) - Mega Fm: KCB Bank Uganda on July 2, 2026 celebrated the graduation of Senior Leaders and NextGen Leaders from its KCB Leadership Way Academy's programmes, underscoring the Bank's commitment to building a high-performance leadership pipeline to drive growth, innovation, and excellent customer experience across its operations. The graduation ceremony was presided over by KCB Bank
- [Future of Female Athletics in Uganda Faces Uncertainty as Management Camps Scale Down](https://megafmug.com/future-of-female-athletics-in-uganda-faces-uncertainty-as-management-camps-scale-down/) - Agency The future of female athletics development in Uganda is under growing scrutiny following the withdrawal and downsizing of athlete management camps. The changes have alarmed athletes, coaches and sports administrators, who fear that reduced investment in athlete management programmes could weaken efforts to develop the next generation of female champions. For years, athlete management
- [FUFA Unveils Club Licensing Timelines for 2026/27 Season](https://megafmug.com/fufa-unveils-club-licensing-timelines-for-2026-27-season/) - Agency FUFA has unveiled the Club Licensing Core Process and timelines for the 2026/27 season, outlining the requirements clubs must fulfill before participating in its competitions. The move is part of FUFA's continued efforts to professionalize football administration and ensure clubs meet minimum standards in governance, finance, infrastructure, legal compliance, and sporting criteria. Club licensing
- [Walking Tractors Transform Farming in Nwoya As Climate-smart Solution Gains Ground](https://megafmug.com/walking-tractors-transform-farming-in-nwoya-as-climate-smart-solution-gains-ground/) - By Omony Denis In the fertile fields of Nwoya District, a quiet shift in farming practice is taking root as one that is reshaping how farmers prepare their land while safeguarding the soil for future generations. For years, mechanization has been embraced as a relief from the laborious hand hoe. Today, more than 300 four-wheel
- [Besigye Addresses Court for a Full Hour; Says he Nearly Died on Hunger Strike](https://megafmug.com/besigye-addresses-court-for-a-full-hour-says-he-nearly-died-on-hunger-strike/) - Agency Jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has told the High Court in Kampala that he nearly died while on a hunger strike during his prolonged detention, as he opposed the hearing of his bail application in the absence of his lawyers, arguing that his constitutional right to legal representation had been systematically undermined. Appearing
- [Drivers Petition IGG, Allege Obore Used Their IDs in UGX 675M Accountability Scam](https://megafmug.com/drivers-petition-igg-allege-obore-used-their-ids-in-ugx-675m-accountability-scam/) - Agency The Kachumbala Drivers and Loaders Association has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG), alleging that more than 675 million Shillings in public funds was fraudulently accounted for using the identities of its members. In a petition dated July 2, 2026, the association claims that National Identification Cards (NINs) and driving permits belonging to
- [KCB Bank Uganda 2nd Edition of KCB East Africa Golf Tournament Ends Successfully](https://megafmug.com/kcb-bank-uganda-2nd-edition-of-kcb-east-africa-golf-tournament-ends-successfully/) - Editorial KCB Bank Uganda On June 27th 2026 successfully hosted the second edition of the KCB East Africa Golf Tournament, which teed off at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa. Organized in partnership with ICEA LION Insurance, Kenya Airways, CFAO, and Ruby Hospital, the tournament delivered a premier regional golfing experience. This year’s
- [NMG Pledges More Patriotic and Balanced Journalism-CDF Office](https://megafmug.com/nmg-pledges-more-patriotic-and-balanced-journalism-cdf-office/) - Agency Nation Media Group (NMG) management has allegedly pledged to adopt a more patriotic, balanced, and objective approach to journalism, according to the Office of the Chief of Defence Forces. The commitment was reportedly made during a meeting between Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and NMG owners Rostam Aziz, his son Saam Aziz,
- [Seven Parliament Staff Remanded Over Ugx 27.2 Billion Corruption Scandal](https://megafmug.com/seven-parliament-staff-remanded-over-ugx-27-2-billion-corruption-scandal/) - Agency The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded seven employees of the Parliament to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, on a string of corruption-related charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and causing financial loss amounting to more than Shs27 billion. The accused are Chris Obore Ariko, Director of Communications and Public Affairs; Daniel Adilo, Director
- [President Museveni backs Single EA AFCON VISA](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-backs-single-ea-afcon-visa/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pledging full financial backing, accelerated infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperation to deliver the continent's biggest football tournament. During a high-level meeting with the AFCON Local Organising Committee at State House, Entebbe on
- [5,000 Students Complete Vocational Skills Training](https://megafmug.com/5000-students-complete-vocational-skills-training/) - Editorial More than 5,000 students from the seventh cohort have completed six months of free vocational training under the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC). On Wednesday, the trainees showcased a wide range of products and services during the final exhibition held at the Makerere University Rugby Grounds under the theme,
- [NMG Halts Online Publications as Talks over Reopening Gather Pace](https://megafmug.com/nmg-halts-online-publications-as-talks-over-reopening-gather-pace/) - Agency Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda has directed its editorial teams to immediately suspend all online publishing and broadcasting as negotiations with the government over the reopening of its media operations continue. The directive marks a major shift in the company’s response to the ongoing shutdown, leaving its major digital platforms silent as senior management
- [Court Grants Bail to Former Minister Miria Matembe](https://megafmug.com/court-grants-bail-to-former-minister-miria-matembe/) - Agency The Luzira Magistrates Court granted bail to former Ethics and Integrity Minister Dr. Miria Matembe, who is facing charges of promoting sectarianism. Grade One Magistrate Sheilah Gloria Atim ruled that Matembe had satisfied the legal requirements for temporary release pending trial. The court ordered her to execute a non-cash bond of three million shillings, while
- [Former Minister for Ethics and Integrity Dr Miria Matembe at Luzira Court](https://megafmug.com/former-minister-for-ethics-and-integrity-dr-miria-matembe-at-luzira-court/) - Agency The Luzira Chief Magistrates Court has remanded former Minister for Ethics and Integrity Miria Matembe to Luzira Prison on charges of promoting sectarianism. The 73-year-old appeared before Grade One Magistrate Sheilah Gloria Atim on Tuesday evening and was remanded until Wednesday, July 1, 2026, when the court is expected to hear her bail application.
- [NMG Closure is Subject of Security Inquiry, Says ICT Minister](https://megafmug.com/nmg-closure-is-subject-of-security-inquiry-says-ict-minister/) - Agency NMG Closure Is Subject of Security Inquiry, says ICT Minister. According to the minister, the inquiry involves the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of the Uganda Police Force, other security agencies and technical experts. The government has, for the first time since security agencies shut down Nation Media Group
- [Lukwago Too Ill to Attend Court, Treason Case Deferred to July](https://megafmug.com/lukwago-too-ill-to-attend-court-treason-case-deferred-to-july/) - Agency Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was not produced before the Chief Magistrate's Court as anticipated this morning, because he remains hospitalised at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Lukwago, who is charged with misprision of treason, had been expected to appear before Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera for an update on the progress of police investigations.
- [Govt Extends LC1, LC2 Leaders' Tenure by 4 and 6 Weeks Respectively](https://megafmug.com/govt-extends-lc1-lc2-leaders-tenure-by-4-and-6-weeks-respectively/) - Agency The government has extended the tenure of all Local Council One (LC1) and Local Council Two (LC2) chairpersons and executive committees whose term of office expired two days ago, allowing them to remain in office until fresh elections are held in the coming weeks. The extension was announced by the Minister of Local Government,
- [Talks Begin to Reopen NMG as Muhoozi Allies Signal End to Shutdown](https://megafmug.com/talks-begin-to-reopen-nmg-as-muhoozi-allies-signal-end-to-shutdown/) - Agency Efforts are underway to reopen Nation Media Group Uganda’s television and radio outlets after a security operation that forced NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Dembe FM, and KFM off air, with government officials and allies of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba indicating that discussions are ongoing. Journalist Andrew Mwenda, a leader in the Patriotic League of Uganda
- [Muhoozi Confirms Matembe's Detention](https://megafmug.com/muhoozi-confirms-matembes-detention/) - Agency Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has confirmed that former Minister of Ethics and Integrity Miria Matembe is in security custody, days after her family reported that she had gone missing following a raid on her Luzira residence. Responding to a post on X that mentioned Matembe, Gen. Muhoozi wrote: “That one. I
- [Museveni Warns Against Corruption in Police](https://megafmug.com/museveni-warns-against-corruption-in-police/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned newly recruited police officers against engaging in corruption, saying the vice remains one of the biggest obstacles affecting Uganda’s development and public service delivery. Speaking at the pass-out ceremony of 9,952 Probationer Police Constables at the Police Training School, Kabalye in Masindi District on Friday evening, Museveni said
- [Nation Media Group Staff Stranded As Security Forces Seal Offices](https://megafmug.com/nation-media-group-staff-stranded-as-security-forces-seal-offices/) - Agency Employees of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda woke up to restricted access and disrupted operations on Sunday morning after security forces moved into the media company’s offices in Kampala, leading to the shutdown of several broadcast and print platforms. A staff member told Mega Fm that by 5:00 am, offices housing NTV Uganda and
- [NUTOFA Secures Three Tractors For Nwoya Farmers](https://megafmug.com/nutofa-secures-three-tractors-for-nwoya-farmers/) - Ojok Michael & Omony Denis Northern Uganda Tractor Operators and Farmers Association-NUTOFA has secured three tractors and its assorted implements to support mechanization of agriculture for members in Nwoya district. The tractors were handed over to the Northern Uganda Tractor Operators and Farmers Association-NUTOFA Nwoya chapter on Thursday 25th June at the association`s offices in
- [Diocese of Northern Uganda clarifies it Has No Link to Reformed Anglican Church](https://megafmug.com/diocese-of-northern-uganda-clarifies-it-has-no-link-to-reformed-anglican-church/) - By Norbert Mao The Diocese of Northern Uganda has come out to warn members of the public and development partners against confusing the Reformed Anglican Church with the Church of Uganda, saying the two are not affiliated in any way. Speaking during a press briefing held on Friday in Gulu City, the Diocesan Secretary Kibwota
- [Amuru Receives Medical Supplies to Prevent Ebola Outbreak](https://megafmug.com/amuru-receives-medical-supplies-to-prevent-ebola-outbreak/) - By Tolit Ivan Amuru District has received medical supplies worth UGX 11 million to strengthen the fight against Ebola in the district, thanks to Direct Aid Society, a non-governmental organization operating in Uganda supporting sustainable development, disaster relief, and support for vulnerable communities. The donation includes assorted medicines, protective gear, community sensitization materials, logistics support,
- [Three Lira City Officials Arrested over PDM Fraud](https://megafmug.com/three-lira-city-officials-arrested-over-pdm-fraud/) - By Norbert Mao Police in Lira City have arrested three executive members of Blue Corner Ward PDM SACCO in Lira City West Division over allegations of fraudulently receiving the Parish Development Model, PDM funds According to North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, the suspects allegedly registered beneficiaries and used National Identity Cards
- [Suspected Armed Robber Arrested, Gun Recovered in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/suspected-armed-robber-arrested-gun-recovered-in-amuru/) - By Tolit Ivan The sustained crack down on suspected armed robbers in the region have yielded to another fruit following the arrest of another suspect in Amuru district. The suspect identified as Benson Okech, a resident of Opolacen Cell in Amuru Town Council, was arrested last night after he attempted to rob to a fuel
- [UPDF Commissions Ruhengyere Army School In Kiruhura](https://megafmug.com/updf-commissions-ruhengyere-army-school-in-kiruhura/) - Editorial The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday commissioned Ruhengyere Army Primary School located in Kayonza Parish, Kikatsi Sub-county, Nyabushozi County in Kiruhura District. The school is among the UPDF educational institutions under the Special Forces Command (SFC) as part of efforts to bring essential services closer to soldiers and the surrounding communities. The
- [Miria Matembe's Home Raided as Husband Suspects Attempted Abduction](https://megafmug.com/miria-matembes-home-raided-as-husband-suspects-attempted-abduction/) - Agency Security operatives raided the home of former Ethics and Integrity Minister Miria Matembe in Luzira on Wednesday, searching the premises without identifying themselves or explaining their mission before leaving empty-handed, according to her husband, Nehemiah Matembe. Mzee Nehemiah Matembe said he believes the operatives intended to arrest or abduct the outspoken former minister, who
- [Lukwago Transferred to Mulago Hospital for Specialized Treatment](https://megafmug.com/lukwago-transferred-to-mulago-hospital-for-specialized-treatment/) - Agency Former Kampala Lord Mayor and President of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Erias Lukwago, has been transferred from Luzira Murchison Bay Prison to Mulago National Referral Hospital for specialized medical treatment following a court order issued on Tuesday. Lukwago’s lawyer, Abubaker Ssekanjako, confirmed the transfer to Mega FM on Thursday afternoon, saying prison
- [Museveni Appoints Dr. Muyingo Acting Education Minister](https://megafmug.com/museveni-appoints-dr-muyingo-acting-education-minister/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo as Acting Minister of Education and Sports. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Thursday in a communication from the Presidential Press Unit (PPU). Dr. Muyingo, who has served as State Minister for Higher Education since 2011, will oversee the ministry during the
- [Youth-Led Waste Recycling Initiative Offers Hope for Lira City](https://megafmug.com/youth-led-waste-recycling-initiative-offers-hope-for-lira-city/) - Agency Lira City continues to grapple with mounting waste management challenges, with city authorities estimating that between 40 and 50 tons of garbage are collected daily and transported to the Aler dumping site. Despite ongoing efforts under the city's "polluter pays" policy, heaps of waste still litter streets and public spaces, raising concerns about environmental
- [Museveni Reveals First Lady Janet Survived Serious Health Scare](https://megafmug.com/museveni-reveals-first-lady-janet-survived-serious-health-scare/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, recently survived a serious illness and is now recovering well. In a lengthy birthday message posted on his X account on Wednesday to mark Janet Museveni's 78th birthday, the President disclosed that she suffered a major health
- [Concern Grows Over Anita Among's Health](https://megafmug.com/concern-grows-over-anita-amongs-health/) - Agency Bukedea County MP David Beecham Okwere has said that former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is not so critically ill as stated being reported in sections of the media. The legislator, however, confirmed that when he met the former Speaker, she had signs of swollen feet. He could not comment on whether they
- [Besigye's Lawyer Lukwago Denied Bail](https://megafmug.com/besigyes-lawyer-lukwago-denied-bail/) - Agency The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court denied bail to former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The Chief Magistrate, Sarah Basemera, ruled that Lukwago is likely to interfere with the investigations because he is influential in society. The Court has also ruled that Lukwago faces a charge that attracts life imprisonment. The Magistrates stated she considered
- [President Museveni Hosts Former Israeli Hostage](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-hosts-former-israeli-hostage/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday hosted Mr. Gilbert Weill, one of the survivors of the 1976 Entebbe Airport hijacking incident, together with his family and friends at State House, Entebbe, in a symbolic return to Uganda nearly 50 years after the historic ordeal. Mr. Weill, now 78, was received by President Museveni on
- [Stray Elephant Tramples Local Farmer To Death in Nwoya](https://megafmug.com/stray-elephant-tramples-local-farmer-to-death-in-nwoya/) - By Omony Denis Grief has engulfed residents of Latoro Central village in Got Apwoyo sub- County, Nwoya District, after a stray elephant from the Murchison Falls National Park trampled a 34-year-old farmer to death on Tuesday morning. The lifeless body of Opiyo Innocent was discovered in the garden by his relatives after being trampled to
- [Muhoozi Responds to Besigye Allegations, Defends Treason Prosecution](https://megafmug.com/muhoozi-responds-to-besigye-allegations-defends-treason-prosecution/) - Agency The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Attorney General have asked the High Court Criminal Division to dismiss an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, seeking to terminate their treason trial, arguing that the case should proceed on its merits. This follows an application by Besigye
- [President Museveni To Establish 17 More Skilling Hubs](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-to-establish-17-more-skilling-hubs/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to establish 17 additional Presidential Zonal Industrial Skilling Hubs across the country in a move aimed at expanding vocational training opportunities and tackling youth unemployment. The development was announced by the State House as the sixth intake of students officially commenced training at the existing 19 Presidential Zonal
- [Lukwago Sent Back to Luzira](https://megafmug.com/lukwago-sent-back-to-luzira/) - Mega Fm: The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago to Luzira Prison after deferring its ruling on his bail application, saying the decision will now be delivered within 24 hours via email according to Nile Post, a local News Agency in Kampala. The ruling, which had initially been
- [EC Sets Timeline for LC1 Elections](https://megafmug.com/ec-sets-timeline-for-lc1-elections/) - Mega Fm: The Electoral Commission has announced its readiness to conduct Local Council elections across Uganda after receiving the necessary funding for the exercise according to the Nile Post, local News Agency in Kampala. The elections will cover Village Women Committee positions and Local Council I (LC1) leadership structures in all 71,214 villages nationwide. Nominations
- [Government, Avocado Value Chins Stakeholders Hold Discussions To Unlocks Uganda’s Export Potential](https://megafmug.com/government-avocado-value-chins-stakeholders-hold-discussions-to-unlocks-ugandas-export-potential/) - Editorial Stakeholders in Uganda’s avocado value chain have held discussions with government officials on measures to address challenges affecting production, value addition, and access to international markets. The engagement, held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala today, brought together farmers, exporters, processors, government agencies, and other key players to discuss ways of strengthening the avocado
- [Pajule Lions’ Big League Dream Shattered as Pakwach Young Stars End Promotion Push](https://megafmug.com/pajule-lions-big-league-dream-shattered-as-pakwach-young-stars-end-promotion-push/) - By Norbert Mao & Omony Denis Pajule Lions Football Club, champions of the 2025/2026 Northern Regional League from Pader District, have missed out on promotion to the FUFA Big League after a defeat in the play-offs. The Lions went into the 2nd leg of the match with a 1-0 win got from home but failed
- [State House Criticizes Lamwo Leaders Over Poor Maintenance of District Headquarters](https://megafmug.com/state-house-criticizes-lamwo-leaders-over-poor-maintenance-of-district-headquarters/) - By Tolit Ivan Reverend Sister Dr. Mary Grace Akiror, the Deputy Head of the RDC Secretariat and Anti-Corruption Unit in the Office of the President, has criticized Lamwo District local government leaders over what she described as poor maintenance of the district headquarters and government infrastructure. During a monitoring visit to Lamwo District on Wednesday,
- [District 20,800 Learners Yet to Report to School in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/district-20800-learners-yet-to-report-to-school-in-amuru/) - By Norbert Mao & Tolit Ivan At least 20,800 school-going children in Amuru District are yet to report back to school for the second term despite three weeks into the term. According to a report from the District Education Department, only 31,200 learners have returned to school by Tuesday out of a total enrolment of
- [Lukwago Stable in Murchison Bay Prison Sick Bay, Says Prisons](https://megafmug.com/lukwago-stable-in-murchison-bay-prison-sick-bay-says-prisons/) - 102 Mega Fm: The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that former Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Erias Lukwago is being held in the sick bay at Murchison Bay Prison, where officials say he is in stable condition and receiving medical monitoring, a report by Nile Post News Agency, quoting prison service authority. Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine
- [Parliament, Police Agree to Cut VIP Security Deployment from 400 to 200 in Cost-Saving Move](https://megafmug.com/parliament-police-agree-to-cut-vip-security-deployment-from-400-to-200-in-cost-saving-move/) - 102 Mega Fm: Parliament and the police administration have agreed to halve the number of security officers deployed at Parliament, reducing VIP and counter-terrorism personnel from 400 to 200 in a cost-cutting initiative aimed at lowering operational expenditure, according to a news report published by the Nile Post According to internal information from Parliament, the
- [Joy in Amuru As 616 Get Livestock Restocking Funds](https://megafmug.com/joy-in-amuru-as-616-get-livestock-restocking-funds/) - By Tolit Ivan There is excitement across Amuru District following the disbursement of livestock restocking funds to hundreds of beneficiaries. According to a report released by the District Security Committee on Tuesday, 616 out of the 638 beneficiaries selected in the first phase of the programme received their funds on Tuesday evening at around 6:00
- [President Museveni Applauds Proposed Regional Farm Service Center Initiative](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-applauds-proposed-regional-farm-service-center-initiative/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Wednesday welcomed a proposal for a Regional Farm Service Centre Initiative aimed at addressing challenges in Uganda’s agricultural sector, particularly the growing concern of counterfeit agro inputs. The President made the remarks while meeting a delegation from South Africa led by Mr. Andile Ramaphosa at State Lodge, Nakasero.
- [Rising Wave of Killings in Lango Leave Seven Dead in Five Days](https://megafmug.com/rising-wave-of-killings-in-lango-leave-seven-dead-in-five-days/) - Agency A sharp rise in mob murders across Lango Sub-region has raised concerns about public safety, with at least seven people killed in separate incidents recorded in only five days. The killings, reported between June 10 and June 15 in the districts of Oyam, Apac, Alebtong and Kole, have prompted police to call for urgent
- [13 Suspected Motorcycle Thieves Arrested In Adjumani](https://megafmug.com/13-suspected-motorcycle-thieves-arrested-in-adjumani/) - By Denis Omony Police in Adjumani District are holding 13 suspected motorcycle thieves during an intelligence led operation conducted on Tuesday. The joint led operation targeted suspected stolen motorcycles, motorcycles with altered registration number plates, and individuals believed to be involved in cross-border criminal activities. During the operation, security officers impounded 14 motorcycles, according to
- [Lukwago Remanded to Luzira Over Misprision of Treason Charge](https://megafmug.com/lukwago-remanded-to-luzira-over-misprision-of-treason-charge/) - Agency The Makindye Magistrate's Court has remanded the former Lord Mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, and the President of the People’s Front for Freedom, to Luzira Prison on charges of misprision of treason, days after his arrest. Chief Magistrate, Sarah Anne Basemera, read the charge of misprision of treason to Lukwago and his lawyers, led
- [Father, Daughter Arrested Over Alleged Theft of UGX 5M Re-stocking Funds in Oyam](https://megafmug.com/father-daughter-arrested-over-alleged-theft-of-ugx-5m-re-stocking-funds-in-oyam/) - By Norbert Mao Police in Oyam District have arrested a father and his daughter over the alleged theft of five million shillings meant for a beneficiary of the Government's cattle re-stocking Programme. The suspects have been identified as 58-year-old Odongo Quinto and his daughter, Auma Lydia, a mobile money agent operating in Kamdini Town Council.
- [Uganda Halts Intake of South Sudanese Asylum Seekers](https://megafmug.com/uganda-halts-intake-of-south-sudanese-asylum-seekers/) - By Tolit Ivan The government, through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has suspended the admission of new asylum seekers from South Sudan following the rise in Ebola cases in the country. As of June 14, 2026, Uganda had reported a cumulative total of 19 confirmed Ebola cases caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain,
- [Prolonged Dry Spell Hits Acholi Farmers Hard](https://megafmug.com/prolonged-dry-spell-hits-acholi-farmers-hard/) - By Tolit Ivan A prolonged dry spell is taking a heavy toll on farmers across the Acholi sub-regions, destroying crops and threatening food security. The dry spell, which began in mid-May, has affected several crops, including maize, groundnuts, soybeans, and beans, with many farms already experiencing damage. The dry conditions come as the two regions
- [Ugandan Basketball Mourns Jonathan Oketch’s Death](https://megafmug.com/ugandan-basketball-mourns-jonathan-oketchs-death/) - By Norbert Mao Uganda’s basketball community is once again in mourning following the death of JKL Dolphins player Jonathan Oketch, who passed away on Monday night. Oketch succumbed to injuries he sustained during a road crash last week. Oketch’s death comes just weeks after the passing of St Noa Girls Secondary School basketball player Maxine
- [Pajule Lions Crowned 2025/2026 Northern Regional League Champions](https://megafmug.com/pajule-lions-crowned-2025-2026-northern-regional-league-champions/) - By Norbert Mao Pajule Lions Football Club from Pader district have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Northern Regional League after a dominant season. Pajule Lions finished top of the league standing with 63 points out of 26 games. The Lions recorded 20 wins, three draws and only three losses with a record score of
- [Corruption Scandal Dominates State House Engagement with Nwoya Leaders](https://megafmug.com/corruption-scandal-dominates-state-house-engagement-with-nwoya-leaders/) - By Omony Denis The widespread corruption scandal in Nwoya district on Monday dominated the State House Anti-Corruption Unit engagement with the district leaders. The meeting highlighted irregularities in recruitment processes and high corruption tendency in the different heads of department. In April 2021, the Office of the Inspectorate of Government suspended a recruitment exercise in
- [Stay Away From Corruption, Museveni Urges Ministers](https://megafmug.com/stay-away-from-corruption-museveni-urges-ministers/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon Ministers to stay clear of corruption as this will be the only way Uganda will achieve its historic mission of socio-economic transformation. Museveni made the remarks on Monday while opening a 10-day Cabinet induction retreat at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi, attended by newly appointed ministers and
- [Gen. Muhoozi Announces Plans To Release Erias Lukwago](https://megafmug.com/gen-muhoozi-announces-plans-to-release-erias-lukwago/) - Agency The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has plans to hand over former Lord Mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago to the police In a post published on his X account on Tuesday, Muhoozi wrote: "Today, I will release this IDIOT to police. I have run out of diapers. Never test me again"
- [46 Former LRA Returnees to Undergo Cultural Cleansing Rites](https://megafmug.com/46-former-lra-returnees-to-undergo-cultural-cleansing-rites/) - Agency Forty-six former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) returnees repatriated from South Sudan are set to undergo traditional cleansing rituals as part of efforts to support their reintegration into Acholi communities. The group, comprising 23 adults (12 women and 11 men) and 23 children, arrived at Gulu Airfield on Monday aboard a chartered aircraft from Wau
- [Okello Raises Three Grounds of Appeal to Challenge Death Penalty](https://megafmug.com/okello-raises-three-grounds-of-appeal-to-challenge-death-penalty/) - Agency Christopher Okello Onyum, 39, who was recently sentenced to death over the killing of four nursery school children in Ggaba, has filed an appeal challenging both his conviction and sentence before the Court of Appeal in Kampala. Okello was convicted by the High Court following a fast-tracked trial presided over by Lady Justice Alice
- [President Museveni Calls Political Integration to Deal With Future Threat](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-calls-political-integration-to-deal-with-future-threat/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni also Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has on Tuesday delivered a lecture of opportunity to army officers at the Senior Staff College-Kimaka, Jinja. During the lecture, President Museveni criticised the past African leaders in the colonial era who just looked on when the continent was being taken
- [Kony Now in “Survival Mode” - Gen Otto](https://megafmug.com/kony-now-in-survival-mode-gen-otto/) - Agency A senior Uganda military intelligence official has said elusive Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony is still alive but is now operating purely in “survival mode”. Maj Gen Richard Otto, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security said on Saturday that Kony currently has no military strength left
- [Men Rush for New AIDS Prevention Drug as Demand Exceeds Supply](https://megafmug.com/men-rush-for-new-aids-prevention-drug-as-demand-exceeds-supply/) - Agency The Ministry of Health revealed on Friday that demand for Lenacapavir, a HIV prevention injection launched in April currently surpasses available doses with more men demanding the twice-yearly drug. Speaking at a meeting attended by HIV advocates, researchers and policy makers, Dr Herbert Kadama who coordinates Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) at the Ministry of Health
- [Gulu City Council Pay Tribute to Fallen Radio Broadcaster Lacambel](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-council-pay-tribute-to-fallen-radio-broadcaster-lacambel/) - Editorial Gulu city council on Friday held a special sitting to pay tribute to the late veteran radio broadcaster John Bosco Oryema, popularly known as Lacambel, for his outstanding contribution to peacebuilding during the two-decade Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency at his home in Laliya, Bar-dege/Layibi division. Lacambel, a renowned broadcaster with Mega FM, died
- [Arts Teachers Receive Salary Enhancement In 2026/2027](https://megafmug.com/arts-teachers-receive-salary-enhancement-in-2026-2027/) - Agency The government has increased the budget for education, skills development, and sports in the 2026/27 financial year, with a small upward adjustment from the previous allocation. Currently, primary classroom teachers earn a minimum of 499,684 shillings per month regardless of their qualification, while secondary classroom teachers (arts) receive a minimum of 960,288 shillings for
- [Museveni Warns Against "Cheap Politics" on Trade Order, Environmental Protection](https://megafmug.com/museveni-warns-against-cheap-politics-on-trade-order-environmental-protection/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has defended the government's enforcement of the Trade Order and environmental protection measures, urging political leaders to stop what he described as "cheap politics" that encourages disorder and environmental destruction. Speaking during the presentation of the FY2026/27 national budget at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Thursday, Museveni used analogies from the human
- [Parliament Presses Government Over Rising Mob Violence](https://megafmug.com/parliament-presses-government-over-rising-mob-violence/) - Agency Parliament has called for urgent government intervention to curb the growing incidents of mob justice. The call follows the tragic mob action leading to the death of Rugby player Sidney Gongodyo on 5th June 20026. The matter was raised on the floor of Parliament as one of national importance by Andrew Ojok Oulanyah, the
- [God Is Not Deaf, Museveni Urges Pastors to Avoid Body Contact](https://megafmug.com/god-is-not-deaf-museveni-urges-pastors-to-avoid-body-contact/) - Agency In his first presidential address on the Ebola situation in Uganda, President Y Museveni urged pastors to avoid body contact during prayers. He warned that medical staff and pastors have died most in the neighbouring DRC where more than ninety have so far been confirmed dead due to the viral haemorrhagic disease. “God is
- [Gen Muhoozi Ordered to File Defense Over Threats to Hang Besigye](https://megafmug.com/gen-muhoozi-ordered-to-file-defense-over-threats-to-hang-besigye/) - Agency The High Court in Kampala has given the Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, seven days to file his defense to an application filed by jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye. Besigye sued General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for issuing several threats, including threatening to hang him on Heroes' Day. The order was issued on
- [Akol Opts Out of APG Leadership Race](https://megafmug.com/akol-opts-out-of-apg-leadership-race/) - By Michaël Ojok As the Acholi Parliamentary Group (APG) prepare to elect new leadership, the embattled former chairperson Anthony Akol, the Kilak North Member of Parliament, has opted out of the race. Akol had been APG chairperson not until February 2024 when a faction of APG members held a crises meeting at Parliament and elected
- [Armed Robbers Raid Wholesale Shop in Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/armed-robbers-raid-wholesale-shop-in-kitgum/) - By Tolit Ivan Armed robbers raided a wholesale shop in Omiya Anyima Sub- County, Kitgum District, on Tuesday night and escaped with more than Shs10 million in cash, prompting a security crackdown in the area. The robbery occurred at around 8:00 p.m. in Omiya Anyima Central Village, Panyum Parish, according to district authorities. Geoffrey Oguti,
- [Agago Businessman Shot Dead by Unknown Gunmen](https://megafmug.com/agago-businessman-shot-dead-by-unknown-gunmen/) - By Tolit Ivan Unknown gunmen on Tuesday night gunned down a businessman identified as Morish Ocana from Mission Cell, Kalongo Town Council in Agago District. Ocana, a resident of Akado West Cell in Kalongo Town Council, was reportedly gunned down at around 7:00pm by two armed assailants who later fled with his bag containing unspecified
- ["Kisanja, No More Sleep" Starts As Parish Chiefs Arrested](https://megafmug.com/kisanja-no-more-sleep-starts-as-parish-chiefs-arrested/) - By Tolit Ivan & Omony Denis Days after President Museveni announced "Kisanja, No More Sleep", no more corruption, newly elected local leaders have started cracking the wipe. Police in Agago district are holding eight Parish Chiefs for collecting money from the beneficiaries of the cattle restocking programme. The suspects, whose identities have been withheld for
- [Museveni Orders Audit of UGX. 231 Billion Veterans’ Wealth Creation Funds](https://megafmug.com/museveni-orders-audit-of-ugx-231-billion-veterans-wealth-creation-funds/) - Agency President Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to convene for a comprehensive audit of more than 231 billion shillings disbursed over the years to support veterans’ wealth-creation initiatives. The directive was issued during this year’s virtual 37th National Heroes' Day anniversary commemorations at State House, Nakasero. Museveni said the meeting would establish how
- [Gov’t in Talks to Repatriate 49 former Alice Lakwena’s Fighters from Kenya](https://megafmug.com/govt-in-talks-to-repatriate-49-former-alice-lakwenas-fighters-from-kenya/) - Agency The Ugandan government is in the final stages of negotiations to repatriate 49 former fighters of the defunct Holy Spirit Movement (HSM), led by the late Alice Auma Lakwena, who have lived in exile in Kenya for nearly four decades. Mega FM has exclusively established that the former fighters, including some of Alice Lakwena’s
- [Learners Leading Contributors to Abortion Cases in Acholi](https://megafmug.com/learners-leading-contributors-to-abortion-cases-in-acholi/) - By Tolit Ivan A new report by Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has revealed that learners are the leading contributors to the rising number of abortion cases in the Acholi sub region. According to data released by the hospital’s Gynecology Department, more than 200 abortion cases have been recorded in the last five months, translating to
- [Gov’t Breaks Ground For Construction of Water Quality Laboratory in Omoro](https://megafmug.com/govt-breaks-ground-for-construction-of-water-quality-laboratory-in-omoro/) - By Tolit Ivan The Ministry of Water and Environment on Friday launched the construction of a state-of-the-art Water Quality and Monitoring Laboratory in Kalam Omiya Village, Paidwe Parish, Bobi Sub- County, Omoro District. The UGX 7 billion project will be undertaken by Zhonghao Overseas Construction Company Limited and it’s expected to be delivered in a
- [Four FUFA Big League Clubs Earn Promotion to Uganda Premier League](https://megafmug.com/four-fufa-big-league-clubs-earn-promotion-to-uganda-premier-league/) - Agency Four clubs have secured promotion to the 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 FUFA Big League season. The promoted clubs are Blacks Power FC, Kigezi HomeBoyz FC, Ntugasaze FC, and Kataka FC, according to a promotion announcement released by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). The elevation to
- [14 Former LRA Captives Return Home After Years in Captivity](https://megafmug.com/14-former-lra-captives-return-home-after-years-in-captivity/) - By Norbert Mao & Agency Tears of joy and relief filled the Office of the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation Centre in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City, on Friday as 14 former captives and fighters of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) were officially received and handed over for rehabilitation. The returnees, comprising eight men, four women, and two
- [UPDF to Recruit Over 10,000 Personnel as Retirements Loom](https://megafmug.com/updf-to-recruit-over-10000-personnel-as-retirements-loom/) - Michael Ojok & Agency The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) says it has embarked on a nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at replacing retiring officers and men. More than 500 officers will retire next month, including four-star General Katumba Wamala, former Chief of Defence Forces and former Minister of Works and Transport, who was recently appointed
- [Maj. Gen. Matsiko Emphasizes Role of Patriotism In Shaping Responsible Citizenry](https://megafmug.com/maj-gen-matsikno-emphasizes-role-of-patriotism-in-shaping-responsible-citizenry/) - Editorial Maj. Gen. Henry Matsiko, the Joint Staff Political Commissariat (JSPC) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has emphasized the importance of patriotism, discipline, and knowledge in shaping responsible citizenry while lecturing Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School during the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) orientation session. Maj. Gen. Matsiko underscored the significance
- [Museveni Slams ‘Parasitism’ Among Leaders](https://megafmug.com/museveni-slams-parasitism-among-leaders/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has slammed what he described as a growing culture of dependence among leaders and public officials. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address on Thursday, Museveni criticised Members of Parliament and government workers who demand allowances to carry out duties for which they are already paid. Museveni said that he
- [Uganda Women’s Football Mourns Former She Corporate FC Captain Cissy Nantongo](https://megafmug.com/uganda-womens-football-mourns-former-she-corporate-fc-captain-cissy-nantongo/) - By Norbert Mao Uganda women’s football is in mourning following the death of former She Corporate FC captain and national team star Cissy Nantongo. She Corporate FC also known as The Sharks is a prominent Ugandan women's football club based in Jinja, competing in the FUFA Women Super League. The team has been a major
- [Museveni Clarifies 'Kisanja No More Sleep' Slogan, Calls for Greater Accountability](https://megafmug.com/museveni-clarifies-kisanja-no-more-sleep-slogan-calls-for-greater-accountability/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his call for vigilance, hard work, and accountability, emphasizing that his campaign message should be understood as "Kisanja, No More Sleep" rather than the commonly quoted "Kisanja No Sleep." Museveni made the remarks on Thursday during his State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds before Members
- [500 Lamwo Households to Receive Cash for Cattle Restocking](https://megafmug.com/500-lamwo-households-to-receive-cash-for-cattle-restocking/) - Agency At least 516 households out of 46,000 in Lamwo District are expected to begin receiving cash grants this week under a government-supported animal restocking programme. William Komakech, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), said the names of beneficiaries have been uploaded into the system and that households will start receiving Shs5 million each within the
- [Gunmen Kill Mobile Money Operator in Omoro](https://megafmug.com/gunmen-kill-mobile-money-operator-in-omoro/) - Tolit Ivan & Agency Unknown thugs have shot dead a mobile money operator in Omoro District in the latest violent attack that is heightening fears among the business community across the Acholi Sub-region. The deceased has been identified as Raymond Onen, 25, a resident of Dika Village in Onyona Parish, Ongako Sub-county. The attack occurred
- [Gov't Disburses UGX2.8Bn Under Cattle Restocking Programme as Initiative Gains Pace](https://megafmug.com/govt-disburses-ugx2-8bn-under-cattle-restocking-programme-as-initiative-gains-pace/) - Agency The Government has commenced direct payments to beneficiaries under its ambitious eighty billion shillings cattle restocking programme. The program is aimed at rebuilding livestock assets and household incomes across the Acholi, Lango and Teso sub-regions, areas that suffered decades of conflict, cattle rustling and economic disruption. According to an implementation update issued by the
- [FUFA Bans Five People Over Match Fixing in UPL Game](https://megafmug.com/fufa-bans-five-people-over-match-fixing-in-upl-game/) - By Norbert Mao The Federation of Uganda Football Associations, FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has banned five individuals from all football-related activities after finding them guilty of match manipulation. In a statement released on June 1st, FUFA states that the sanctions relate to the Uganda Premier League, UPL match between Lugazi FC and Buhimba United
- [Residents Storm Elegu Border Health Facility, Seize Body of Suspected Ebola Victim](https://megafmug.com/residents-storm-elegu-border-health-facility-seize-body-of-suspected-ebola-victim/) - Agency There was chaos at the Elegu Border Point on the Uganda-South Sudan border in Amuru District on Monday after residents stormed a health facility and forcibly retrieved the body of a 35-year-old man who died with Ebola like symptoms. The deceased, identified as Fadil Miraci, reportedly died at around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday after
- [Spot Checks Find Gaps in Ebola Prevention Measures at Gulu, Amuru Public Places](https://megafmug.com/spot-checks-find-gaps-in-ebola-prevention-measures-at-gulu-amuru-public-places/) - By Norbert Mao & Michael Ojok As the Ministry of Health heightens efforts to contain the spread of Ebola, several public places and schools in Gulu are yet to start enforcing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Uganda has recorded nine confirmed cases of Ebola, including one death, resulting from an active cross-border outbreak of the
- [Gulu Hospital to Introduce Toilet Paper in Wards to Curb Toilet Clogging](https://megafmug.com/gulu-hospital-to-introduce-toilet-paper-in-wards-to-curb-toilet-clogging/) - By Norbert Mao Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in Gulu City is set to start distributing toilet paper in patient toilets and wards in a bid to end frequent toilet clogging caused by patients and caretakers flushing inappropriate items. Speaking to journalists, Walter Uryek-Wun, the Principal Hospital Administrator at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital,said the hospital is
- [Gulu City Reactivates Ebola Task Force As Cases Rise](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-reactivates-ebola-task-force-as-cases-rise/) - By Tolit Ivan Gulu City Health Department in partnership with the Office of the Resident City Commissioners has reactivated the Rapid Response Taskforce as the Ministry of Health heightens efforts to contain the spread of Ebola. The reactivation follows the confirmation of nine cases in Uganda and one death. There are now more than 1,000
- [Veteran Radio Broadcaster Lacambel Is Dead](https://megafmug.com/veteran-radio-broadcaster-lacambel-is-dead/) - Editorial & Agency Veteran radio broadcaster John Bosco Oryema, popularly known as Lacambel, for his outstanding contribution to peacebuilding during the two-decade Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency is dead. Lacambel, a renowned broadcaster with Mega FM in Gulu City, died on Sunday at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor after a prolonged illness. He was over 70
- [Gov't to Stop Spending on Public Functions](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-stop-spending-on-public-functions/) - Agency The government will stop funding most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year, with the savings to be redirected to wealth creation and other priority programmes, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi has announced. For years, the government has spent billions of shillings annually on national events
- [Omona Defends Record In Northern Uganda As He Exits Ministerial Post](https://megafmug.com/omona-defends-record-in-northern-uganda-as-he-exits-ministerial-post/) - Agency Outgoing State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, Kenneth Omona, has defended his two-year tenure, saying he leaves office satisfied that he successfully tackled some of the region's most pressing challenges, including land conflicts, Balaalo evictions and the livestock restocking programme. Dr. Omona, who was appointed to the docket in March 2024, was dropped in
- [Kitara FC Win Second Uganda Cup Title](https://megafmug.com/kitara-fc-defends-uganda-cup-title/) - By Norbert Mao The Hoima-based, Kitara Football Club have clinched their second Stanbic Uganda Cup title, edging Sports Club Villa 2-1 in a dramatic final played Saturday, May 30th, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The 52nd edition of Uganda’s oldest knockout tournament got off to a frantic start when SC Villa took the lead
- [Museveni Urges Stronger Fight Against Cybercrime and Corruption](https://megafmug.com/museveni-urges-stronger-fight-against-cybercrime-and-corruption/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for the strengthening of prosecutorial capacity to tackle rising cybercrime, fraud, corruption, and transnational crime. Museveni warned that criminals are increasingly exploiting digital platforms, cryptocurrency systems, and cross-border networks to commit sophisticated offences that require specialised investigative and prosecutorial skills. In a speech delivered by Chief Justice Dr.
- [“Patriotism Training Key To Shaping Responsible Citizens “  Says Commissioner Seku](https://megafmug.com/patriotism-training-key-to-shaping-responsible-citizens-says-commissioner-seku/) - Editorial The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Ms. Hellen Seku, has emphasized the importance of patriotism training in schools, describing it as a critical tool for sharpening the ideological consciousness of young Ugandans and preparing them to become responsible citizens committed to national development. Speaking during the pass-out ceremony of patriotism
- [Parliament Endorses Alupo as Vice President, Nabbanja as Prime Minister](https://megafmug.com/parliament-endorses-alupo-as-vice-president-nabbanja-as-prime-minister/) - Agency Parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Jessica Rose Alupo Epel as Uganda’s Vice President following her nomination by President Yoweri Museveni earlier this week. She will serve her second term as Vice President of Uganda. Alupo became the second woman, after Specioza Wandira Kazibwe, to be appointed by President Museveni to serve
- [USSSA Releases Roadmap for Ballgames II](https://megafmug.com/usssa-releases-roadmap-for-ballgames-ii/) - By Norbert Mao & Kawowo The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association-USSSA, has released the official roadmap for the 2026 Ballgames II. According to the road map, online registration opened on May 21st and will close on June 25th. District qualifiers will run from June 4th to 25th, followed by Regional or zonal qualifiers starting June
- [Tomato Prices Rise in Gulu City And other Surrounding Areas](https://megafmug.com/tomato-prices-rise-in-gulu-city-and-other-surrounding-areas/) - By Norbert Mao The price of tomatoes has shot up in Gulu City and surrounding areas due to low supplies from outside the region and limited local production with supplies coming from far areas of Luweero, Masaka, Kenya and other areas. Vendors at Gulu Main Market say fewer farmers in the region are growing tomatoes,
- [Local Council Leaders Allowed to Take Oaths in Local Languages](https://megafmug.com/local-council-leaders-allowed-to-take-oaths-in-local-languages/) - Agency The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has approved the administration of oaths of office to local council leaders in local languages, ending a long-standing challenge that has often turned swearing-in ceremonies into moments of embarrassment and public ridicule for some elected officials. In a circular dated May 25, 2026,
- [Justine Kasule Lumumba Reassigned to Information Ministry as Museveni Revises Cabinet List](https://megafmug.com/justine-kasule-lumumba-reassigned-to-information-ministry-as-museveni-revises-cabinet-list/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has revised the Cabinet list he recently submitted to Parliament, reassigning Justine Kasule Lumumba to the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, while appointing Dr Jane Ruth Aceng as Government Chief Whip. The changes were communicated in a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit this morning. Aceng had
- [Ebola Ruled Out in Gulu Hospital’s Death](https://megafmug.com/ebola-ruled-out-in-gulu-hospitals-death/) - By Tolit Ivan Samples taken from a patient who died at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital under suspected Ebola-like symptoms has tested negative, health officials have said. On Wednesday, residents of Gulu City were thrown into panic after a 40-year-old boda boda rider, who had been admitted to the hospital’s medical ward with signs and symptoms
- [Uganda Orders Immediate DRC Border Closure Over Ebola Fears](https://megafmug.com/uganda-orders-immediate-drc-border-closure-over-ebola-fears/) - Agency Uganda has announced the immediate temporary closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following what authorities described as a continued escalation of the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and heightened risks posed by cross-border movement. The resolutions were agreed upon by the National Task Force on Ebola Response, chaired by
- [Northern Region Hosts FUFA Schools of Excellence Clinic in Gulu](https://megafmug.com/northern-region-hosts-fufa-schools-of-excellence-clinic-in-gulu/) - By Norbert Mao The Northern Region took a major step in developing young football talent after hosting a two-day Federation of Uganda Football Associations, FUFA Schools of Excellence Football Clinic at St. Joseph's College Layibi in Gulu City from May 19th to 20th. The clinic brought together players from Acholi and Lango provinces for identification
- [Gulu Muslims Urged to Embrace Unity and Peace During Eid al-Adhuha Celebrations](https://megafmug.com/gulu-muslims-urged-to-embrace-unity-and-peace-during-eid-al-adhuha-celebrations/) - By Norbert Mao Muslims in Gulu City and other surrendering areas have been called upon to strengthen unity, uphold peace, and follow health guidelines as they mark Eid al-Adhuha. The message was delivered on Wednesday during Eid celebrations by Onduga Mahfuz Musa, the acting deputy District Khadi of Acholi Muslim District, on behalf of Sheikh
- [Gen. Moses Ali Dropped As President Museveni Unveils New Cabinet](https://megafmug.com/gen-moses-ali-dropped-as-president-museveni-unveils-new-cabinet/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday evening unveiled the Cabinet that will serve during the 2026-2031 term, largely retaining ministers who served in the previous administration from 2021 to 2026. Under the new appointments, Jesca Alupo has retained her position as Vice President, while Robinah Nabbanja remains Prime Minister. Former First Deputy Prime Minister
- [“Enough is Enough!” Museveni Declares War on Underperforming Ministers](https://megafmug.com/enough-is-enough-museveni-declares-war-on-underperforming-ministers/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signaled a tougher approach toward government officials, warning that ministers and leaders who fail to help citizens benefit from government poverty-eradication programs could face dismissal. Speaking shortly after the election of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial
- [Schools Given One-Week Deadline to Fully Enforce Ebola Preparedness Measures](https://megafmug.com/schools-given-one-week-deadline-to-fully-enforce-ebola-preparedness-measures/) - Agency The Ministry of Education and Sports has given schools a one-week grace period to fully implement Ebola Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) following fresh cases linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As schools reopen for the new term, the Ministry of Health has issued fresh guidelines requiring learning institutions to
- [10,000 New Malaria Cases Registered In Gulu In Three Months](https://megafmug.com/10000-new-malaria-cases-registered-in-gulu-in-three-months/) - By Ojok Michael The Gulu City health department has registered a total of 10,645 new malaria infections in three months according to a report from the department. The new cases were registered between January and March this year. The health experts have since attributed the high cases of new infections to the inadequate knowledge on
- [Police Probe Suspected Suicide of Kenyan Pastor in Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/police-probe-suspected-suicide-of-kenyan-pastor-in-kitgum/) - By Ivan Tolit & Agency Police in Kitgum District are investigating a suspected suicide after a Kenyan national and pastor was found hanging on a mango tree in Orom East Sub-county. The deceased, identified as Fred Nkulala, was an adult pastor and peasant farmer residing in Lobiri Village, Katwotwo Parish in Orom East Sub-county. According
- [Thomas Tayebwa Secures Second Term as Deputy Speaker with 457 Votes](https://megafmug.com/thomas-tayebwa-secures-second-term-as-deputy-speaker-with-457-votes/) - Agency Members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament have overwhelmingly re-elected Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker, handing him a decisive victory in Monday’s vote at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Tayebwa, who served in the same role in the 11th Parliament, secured 457 votes, far ahead of his challengers Sarah Aguti, the Dokolo District Woman MP who contested
- [Oboth-Oboth Elected Speaker of 12th Parliament](https://megafmug.com/oboth-oboth-elected-speaker-of-12th-parliament/) - Editorial Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate, was on Monday elected speaker of the 12th Parliament, trouncing two other candidates during the inaugural parliament proceedings held at Kololo ceremonial grounds in Kampala and immediately sworn in office in a ceremony presided over by President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Oboth-Oboth,
- [Three URA Staff Killed, Four Injured In Fatal Road Crash](https://megafmug.com/three-ura-staff-killed-four-injured-in-fatal-road-crash/) - By Omong Denis & Agency Three staff attached to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)died and four others sustained injuries following a fatal road crash involving motor vehicle registration number UA 20121AA (Toyota Hiace) & a crossing elephant along the Karuma-Pakwach highway within the Murchison Falls National Park in Nwoya District. The crash occurred on Sunday night
- [Lwani Crowned Champions of Gulu DFA 5th Division](https://megafmug.com/lwani-crowned-champions-of-gulu-dfa-5th-division/) - By Norbert Mao Lwani Soccer Academy were officially crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Gulu District Football Associations, DFA 5th Division on Sunday at the UPDF 4th Division Playground in Gulu City, following their final fixture against Massvilla. Lwani finished top of the table with 67 points from 26 matches, recording 21 wins, 4 draws and
- [Museveni Welcomes NRM Endorsements Oboth-Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa](https://megafmug.com/museveni-welcomes-nrm-endorsements-oboth-oboth-and-thomas-tayebwa/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has welcomed the endorsement of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa as the 12th Parliament NRM candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively, following Sunday's caucus meeting at State House Entebbe. In a statement issued after meeting NRM legislators and allied independents, Museveni congratulated the two leaders and urged members of
- [NRM Endorses Oboth-Oboth for Speaker, Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker in 12th Parliament](https://megafmug.com/nrm-endorses-oboth-oboth-for-speaker-tayebwa-for-deputy-speaker-in-12th-parliament/) - Agency The ruling National Resistance Movement has endorsed Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth as its flag bearer for Speaker of the 12th Parliament and Thomas Tayebwa as the party's candidate for Deputy Speaker. The announcement was made during the ongoing NRM parliamentary caucus meeting at State House Entebbe, where members of the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC)
- [Public Gatherings Suspended At Elegu Border Town Over Ebola Fears](https://megafmug.com/public-gatherings-suspended-at-elegu-border-town-over-ebola-fears/) - By Tolit Ivan The Health Ministry has suspended mass gatherings in high-risk border sub-counties and towns, including Elegu Border Town in Amuru district following Ebola outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Uganda confirmed three new cases on Saturday, bringing its total infections to five, while the African Centres for Disease
- [Uganda Episcopal Conference Guides Catholics to Mark Uganda Martyrs’ Day in Local Parishes](https://megafmug.com/uganda-episcopal-conference-guides-catholics-to-mark-uganda-martyrs-day-in-local-parishes/) - Agency The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has directed Catholics in the country to observe Martyrs’ Day through mass and prayer services in their respective parishes and dioceses after the government postponed the national celebrations at Namugongo over Ebola concerns. In pastoral guidance issued by its chairperson, Anthony Zziwa, the Uganda Episcopal Conference urged dioceses and
- [Health Experts Warn of Possible Undetected Ebola Cases](https://megafmug.com/health-experts-warn-of-possible-undetected-ebola-cases/) - Agency Health experts have raised concerns that the latest Ebola outbreak may involve more undetected cases, particularly in Kampala. While two Ebola cases have so far been confirmed in Uganda following the outbreak declared on Friday, health experts fear there could be many more infections yet to be identified, particularly in Kampala. Speaking at a
- [Once Powerful, Now Cornered: Among Exits Speaker Race](https://megafmug.com/once-powerful-now-cornered-among-exits-speaker-race/) - Agency Uganda awoke Monday to a major political shift after Annet Anita Among withdrew from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, ending weeks of rising political pressure, investigations, and internal tensions within the ruling establishment. The withdrawal follows reports of a tense closed-door meeting with President Yoweri Museveni at State House, widening corruption
- [Investigators Seize Rolls-Royce and Range Rover from Ex-Speaker Among’s Kigo](https://megafmug.com/investigators-seize-rolls-royce-and-range-rover-from-ex-speaker-amongs-kigo/) - Agency A joint security task force investigating suspected illicit enrichment, money laundering, and corruption has seized two luxury vehicles from former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s Mutungo-Kigo mansion. One of them is the Rolls-Royce that fueled the recent social media outcry over corruption allegations. The joint investigations, sanctioned by President Museveni, began on Saturday at
- [President Museveni Assents To Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 Into Law](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-assents-to-protection-of-sovereignty-bill-2026-into-law/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Sunday evening assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, formally making it a law. The new law is intended to provide for the protection of the sovereignty of the people of Uganda; designate the Department responsible for peace and security in the Ministry responsible for Internal Affairs
- [Retail Shop Operator Gunned Down in Awach Trading Center](https://megafmug.com/retail-shop-operator-gunned-down-in-awach-trading-center/) - By Norbert Mao Police in Gulu district are investigating a case of gun robbery at Awach trading center in Awach Sub County, Gulu district which led to the killing of a retail shop operator. It’s alleged that Wilfred Ojok, the deceased was gun down on Friday night at around 9:30pm while he was attending to
- [Security Agencies Raid Among’s Properties in Corruption Probe](https://megafmug.com/security-agencies-raid-amongs-properties-in-corruption-probe/) - Agency Security agencies on Saturday mounted coordinated raids on properties linked to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among over suspected corruption. The operation, involving officers from the Crime Intelligence and Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), targeted Among’s upscale residence in Nakasero. The operatives sealed off other properties associated with her in
- [MPs Named in Joint Security Corruption and Money Laundering Probe Targets](https://megafmug.com/mps-named-in-joint-security-corruption-and-money-laundering-probe-targets/) - Editorial A joint security team led by the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and UPDF has targeted several prominent Members of Parliament in an intensive probe regarding illicit enrichment and money laundering. Primary Targets and Associates include Anita Annet Among, the former Speaker of Parliament and Bukedea Woman MP, whose Nakasero and Kigo residences were raided
- [Speaker's Race Is going to be very, very tough,” says Nobert Mao](https://megafmug.com/speakers-race-is-going-to-be-very-very-tough-says-nobert-mao/) - Agency The outspoken Democratic Party President and one of the aspirants for the post of Speaker of the 12th Parliament, Nobert Mao, says he is willing to sacrifice himself for the good of the country. Speaking to a meeting mainly comprising leaders from Acholi at Hotel African in Kampala, Nobert Mao described his shot at
- [Ofwono Opondo’s Secular Oath Sparks Debate on Religion and Leadership](https://megafmug.com/ofwono-opondos-secular-oath-sparks-debate-on-religion-and-leadership/) - Agency As newly elected legislators lined up to take their oaths of office, many raised Bibles and Qurans, recited prayers, and ended with the familiar declaration: “So help me God.” But one legislator broke from tradition in a moment that quickly ignited debate across the country. Ofwono Opondo P’Odel, the newly elected Representative for Older
- [Rising Basketball Star Anyango Dies During Knee Surgery](https://megafmug.com/rising-basketball-star-anyango-dies-during-knee-surgery/) - By Norbert Mao The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) is mourning the death of St Noa Girls secondary School basketball player Maxine Modesta Anyango, who died yesterday during a knee surgery procedure. Reports indicate that complications arose after medication was administered during the operation, and the procedure was not successful. In a statement issued
- [New Outbreak of Ebola Kills 65 in Eastern DR Congo](https://megafmug.com/new-outbreak-of-ebola-kills-65-in-eastern-dr-congo/) - BBC News: Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province. Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa). Its statement on Friday added that
- [Museveni Appoints Moses Kazibwe Deputy Chief Justice](https://megafmug.com/museveni-appoints-moses-kazibwe-deputy-chief-justice/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Moses Kawumi Kazibwe as the new Deputy Chief Justice, filling a position that became vacant following the elevation of Flavian Zeija about three months ago. According to a statement issued by State House Uganda on Thursday, the appointment forms part of efforts to strengthen leadership within the Judiciary.
- [Gulu City Gets State of the Art Critical Care Hospital](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-gets-state-of-the-art-critical-care-hospital/) - By Tolit Ivan With the rapid population growth that has created an urgent, critical demand for improved and expanded quality healthcare services, Gulu city on Wednesday welcomes another a state of the art critical care hospital, marking a historic milestone in Northern Uganda’s healthcare sector. The newly opened facility named C-Care Hospital Gulu, a brain
- [Relief EAC As Long Distance Truck Drivers Call Off Industrial Action](https://megafmug.com/relief-eac-as-long-distance-truck-drivers-call-off-industrial-action/) - By Tolit Ivan The East African Community (EAC), a regional intergovernmental organization of eight partner states comprising of Uganda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Tanzania, are breathing sigh of relief after long distance truck drivers on Tuesday called off their Industrial Action and resume transportation of goods to the
- [Gen. Moses Ali Returns to Parliament, Likely to Be Oldest MP](https://megafmug.com/gen-moses-ali-returns-to-parliament-likely-to-be-oldest-mp/) - Agency Gen. Moses Ali on Wednesday took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of lawmaker returning to Legislature as one of the country’s longest-serving political figures. Gen. Moses Ali has taken oaths to represent Adjumani West County in the 12th Parliament. At the age of 87, Ali will most likely be the oldest Member
- [Minister Omona Questions Value For Money From Billions Sunk into Agoro Irrigation Scheme](https://megafmug.com/minister-omona-questions-value-for-money-from-billions-sunk-into-agoro-irrigation-scheme/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency The State Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth Omona, has directed the Ministry of Water and Environment to produce a detailed performance report on the delayed rehabilitation of the Agoro Irrigation Scheme in Lamwo District within three weeks. The directive follows growing concerns from farmers in Agoro Sub- County, who say
- [Omona Courts Agoro Farmers to Shift to High-Value Crops as Irrigation Scheme Nears Completion](https://megafmug.com/omona-courts-agoro-farmers-to-shift-to-high-value-crops-as-irrigation-scheme-nears-completion/) - Agency The Minister of State for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, Kenneth Omona, has urged farmers in Agoro Sub-county, Lamwo District, to shift from growing annual crops to high-value perennial crops as the rehabilitation of the Agoro Irrigation Scheme nears completion. Omona expressed concern over the local varieties of crops currently being cultivated by farmers within the
- [Uganda Loses 5000 Hectares of Wetlands Annually](https://megafmug.com/uganda-loses-5000-hectares-of-wetlands-annually/) - My Michael Ojok Uganda loses an estimated 5,000 hectares of wetlands annually, according to the 2024 National Environmental Management Authority-NEMA report. According to the report released on April, 14, 2026, Uganda lost 7,500 km² of approximately 750,000 wetlands from 2000 to 2021. The report reveals that Uganda’s wetland coverage has continued to decline from 15.5%
- [Activists Petition IGG Over Anita Among Alleged Wealth Declaration](https://megafmug.com/activists-petition-igg-over-anita-among-alleged-wealth-declaration/) - Agency A group of lawyers and activists has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG), seeking a comprehensive investigation into the outgoing Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, for an alleged breach of the Leadership Code Act. The petition, filed and received by the Inspectorate's Central Registry on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, accuses Among of
- [Muhoozi Withdraws Speakership Endorsement from Anita Among](https://megafmug.com/muhoozi-withdraws-speakership-endorsement-from-anita-among/) - Agency Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the leader of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) political group has withdrawn his support for Annet Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa for speaker and deputy speaker respectively for the 12th Parliament. The PLU Secretary General who is also MP for Kasambya County, David Kabanda, has told a press conference that
- [Museveni Declares "Kisanja No Sleep" As He Embarks on Another Term](https://megafmug.com/museveni-declares-kisanja-no-sleep-as-he-embarks-on-another-term/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declared his new term in office as kisanja no more sleep as he starts another term in office. Speaking shortly after taking the oath at Kololo ceremonial grounds, Museveni noted that the term will be characterized by a relentless drive for development, describing it as a period of hard
- [President Yoweri Museveni Takes Oath for Seventh Term](https://megafmug.com/president-yoweri-museveni-takes-oath-for-seventh-term/) - Agency NRM's Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni has been sworn in as Uganda's President for the eighth time. The event, marked by the presence of over a dozen African heads of state, signaled the commencement of Museveni’s seventh term in office following his decisive victory in the January 15, 2026, general elections. Before the administration of
- [Janet Museveni Misses Museveni’s Swearing-In Ceremony](https://megafmug.com/janet-museveni-missed-musevenis-swearing-in-ceremony/) - Agency The First Lady, Janet Museveni, did not show up at Kollo ceremonial grounds as President Museveni took the oath for the next term in office. It was the first time since the 1996 election that Mama Janet Kataaha Museveni was missing at such a ceremony. President Museveni was accompanied by one of his daughters,
- [Gov’t Proposes Significant Pay Rise for RDCs](https://megafmug.com/govt-proposes-significant-pay-rise-for-rdcs/) - Agency Taxpayers could soon be footing Shillings 29.079 billion annually to fund a salary enhancement for Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies, ending a 20-year pay freeze. The proposal was unveiled by Alex Byarugaba, Chairperson of the Presidential Affairs Committee, during the presentation of the report on the 2026/27 Ministerial Policy Statement for the
- [Balalo Cattle Keeper Accuse of Land Grabbing in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/balalo-cattle-keeper-accuse-of-land-grabbing-in-amuru/) - Editorial A fresh complaints of land grabbing and illegal displacement allegedly linked to some influential migrant cattle keepers have been registered in Amuru district. One of the cases involved businessman James Tumwine, who is accused of illegally occupying up to 750 acres of land in Kalacut Village, Labala Parish. Area leaders told a meeting on
- [Police Announce Road Closures, Tight Security for Museveni’s Inauguration](https://megafmug.com/police-announce-road-closures-tight-security-for-musevenis-inauguration/) - Agency The Uganda Police and Army have warned of traffic interruption and heightened security in Kampala ahead of President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony for his next five-year term at Kololo Independence Grounds next week on 12th. The Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke, said they have completed comprehensive security and traffic management plans for
- [Gulu Reports Over 95% Acceptance of Malaria Vaccine](https://megafmug.com/gulu-reports-over-95-acceptance-of-malaria-vaccine/) - By Tolit Ivan The Gulu district health department has reported an improvement in the uptake of malaria vaccines by 95% despite the initial resistance by the community. The district uptake was at 40% when the programme was first introduced in April 2025 by the Ministry of health. The vaccine is administered in four doses and
- [Govt Claims Major Gains in Eviction of Migrant Pastoralists from Northern Uganda](https://megafmug.com/govt-claims-major-gains-in-eviction-of-migrant-pastoralists-from-northern-uganda/) - Agency The government says it has made significant progress in evicting migrant cattle keepers from Northern Uganda, with more than 60,000 cattle reportedly removed from the region amid intensified security operations. State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, Kenneth Omona, said the eviction exercise has so far achieved an estimated 85 per cent success rate following
- [Woman In Mitooma Remanded for Allegedly Forcing Stepson to Swallow Needles](https://megafmug.com/woman-in-mitooma-remanded-for-allegedly-forcing-stepson-to-swallow-needles/) - By Agency A 45-year-old woman accused of forcing her eight-year-old stepson to swallow sewing needles and broken bottle fragments has been charged and remanded by the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mitooma District. Juliet Tushabeomwe appeared before Grade I Magistrate Gibson Muhangi on Thursday and was charged with two counts of aggravated torture and attempted murder.
- [Northern Uganda Cattle Restocking Payout Delayed](https://megafmug.com/northern-uganda-cattle-restocking-payout-delayed/) - Agency Payments to beneficiaries of the government cattle restocking programme in Northern Uganda have been delayed due to slow registration and verification processes, according to State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, Kenneth Omona. The government had planned to begin disbursing funds on Thursday, May 7, 2026, under the first phase of the programme for the
- [Couple In Lira City Jailed for Forcing Teenager to Eat Human Waste](https://megafmug.com/couple-in-lira-city-jailed-for-forcing-teenager-to-eat-human-waste/) - Agency The Chief Magistrate's Court in Lira has sentenced a couple; Walter Otim and his wife, Collin Otim to 10 and 3 years imprisonment respectively after being found guilty of forcing a 15 year old girl to eat human feaces. The convicts, residents of Ireda Lumumba Cell in Lira City East division appeared before His
- [Gov’t Suspends Operation of Nile Star Bus Company](https://megafmug.com/govt-suspends-operation-of-nile-star-bus-company/) - By Ojok Michael Government has suspended the operations of Nile Star Bus Limited for 30 days following a fatal accident which left seven people dead in Nwoya district. The May 4th 2026 accident was the 11th in which Nile Star buses were involved in leaving 56 people dead and 91 injured in the past one
- [Gulu SSS Bus Controller Dies in Kiryandongo Crash, Students and Staff Injured](https://megafmug.com/gulu-sss-bus-controller-dies-in-kiryandongo-crash-students-and-staff-injured/) - By Norbert Mao The management of Gulu Senior Secondary School have confirmed the tragic death of the school bus controller following a road accident involving the school bus that occurred on Wednesday night in Kiryandongo District. The accident happened at around 11:30 PM near Kigumba, Kiryandongo District along the Kampala–Gulu highway as the school bus,
- [Ministry Rolls Back Digital Rush in Nursery Schools](https://megafmug.com/ministry-rolls-back-digital-rush-in-nursery-schools/) - Agency The Ministry of Education and Sports, through the newly launched Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) policy, standards, and guidelines, is imposing strict limits on children’s exposure to ICT and digital gadgets, prioritising play-based learning and healthy development over early tech immersion. The guidelines, part of the comprehensive ECCE Policy 2025 unveiled last week,
- [Police Hunt Three Armed Suspects After Shooting Incident In Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/police-hunt-three-armed-suspects-after-shooting-incident-in-gulu-city/) - By Norbert Mao Police in Gulu City are investigating a serious case of aggravated robbery and attempted murder following a violent attack at LT Energy Petrol Station in Bardege-Layibi Division. The victim has been identified as Ronald Obedi, a security guard from Samurai Security Protective Services Uganda Ltd. The gunmen shot Obedi at about 11p.m.
- [Minister Calls for Hotel Upgrades Ahead of AFCON Tournament](https://megafmug.com/minister-calls-for-hotel-upgrades-ahead-of-afcon-tournament/) - By Norbert Mao Peter Ogwang, the state Minister for Sports, has urged hotel owners across the country to upgrade their facilities to meet international standards ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Minister Ogwang emphasized the need for the private sector to align with the Confederation of African Football, CAF requirements, particularly the 4-star
- [Parliament Approves UGX 1.1 Trillion Supplementary Budget for FY 2025/26](https://megafmug.com/parliament-approves-ugx-1-1-trillion-supplementary-budget-for-fy-2025-26/) - Agency Parliament has approved over 1.1 trillion Shillings under Supplementary Expenditure for the Financial Year 2025/2026. The supplementary request was presented by the Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, and includes a mix of budget reallocations, additional revenues, and external financing. Key allocations in the approved budget include 56.95 billion Shillings to
- [Parliament Approves Disputed Sovereignty Bill](https://megafmug.com/parliament-approves-disputed-sovereignty-bill/) - Agency The contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, passed in Parliament on Tuesday night after nearly seven hours of heated debate, capping a legislative process completed in just 20 days, an unusually rapid timeline that has triggered scrutiny over Parliament’s constitutional oversight role. The passage of the Bill now shifts the debate from Parliament to
- [NRM Caucus Consolidates Support for Amended Protection of Sovereignty Bill](https://megafmug.com/nrm-caucus-consolidates-support-for-amended-protection-of-sovereignty-bill/) - Agency The NRM Parliamentary Caucus has resolved to throw its full weight behind the government's proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, following a high-stakes meeting to align the party’s legislative front. The decision was reached during a caucus meeting held today, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Parliament. The meeting took place just hours before the
- [Judiciary Rolls Out Alternative Justice Systems Training in Acholi](https://megafmug.com/judiciary-rolls-out-alternative-justice-systems-training-in-acholi/) - Agency The Judiciary has launched a major rollout of Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training in the Acholi Sub-region, in a move aimed at expanding access to justice through community-based mechanisms. The training, which began on Monday in Gulu City, has brought together judicial officers, local leaders, ADR/AJS practitioners, justice sector
- [President Museveni Hosts Luncheon For Outgoing Cabinet](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-hosts-luncheon-for-outgoing-cabinet/) - Editorial & Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday hosted a luncheon in honour of the outgoing cabinet at State House, Entebbe. During the event, President Museveni commended members for their service and contribution to Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. He also praised the cabinet for its historic role in steering the country to middle-income status, noting
- [Seven Dead, Scores Critically Injured in Nile Star Bus Crash](https://megafmug.com/six-dead-scores-critically-injured-in-nile-star-bus-crash/) - By Omony Denis Seven people have been confirmed dead and at least 14 others critically injured following a fatal road crash involving a Nile Star bus at Lapok Mor Village in Purongo Town Council, Nwoya district along the Karuma-Pakwach Highway on Monday night The deceased have been identified as Juria Nelson, 64, from Arua City,
- [NUFA Honours Bishop Ochola for Peacebuilding In Acholi Sub Region](https://megafmug.com/nufa-honours-bishop-ochola-for-peacebuilding-in-acholi-sub-region/) - By Norbert Mao The Northern Uganda Filmmakers Association, NUFA, has honoured Rt. Rev. MacLeod Baker Ochola at the second edition of the NUFA Awards 2026. The prestigious awards ceremony, held on Saturday at Acholi Inn in Gulu City, brought together creatives and cultural leaders under the theme, “The Stories That Redefine Us.” NUFA President Ojok
- [Mao Seeks Sympathisers' Financial Support to Defence his Seat Against Election Petition](https://megafmug.com/mao-seeks-sympathisers-financial-support-to-defence-his-seat-against-election-petition/) - Agency The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Member of Parliament-elect for Pece-Laroo Division in Gulu City, Norbert Mao, has formally responded to an election petition challenging his victory. The petition was filed by Tony Kitara, a former candidate who contested on the NRM ticket in the Laroo-Pece Division parliamentary race. Kitara lodged the
- [Museveni Proposes Tax Exemption on the Salaries of Scientists](https://megafmug.com/museveni-proposes-tax-exemption-on-the-salaries-of-scientists/) - Agency President Museveni has proposed a tax exemption on the salaries of scientists, arguing that their work has a tremendous impact on the country’s development. Speaking during the launch of a Ugandan-made anti-tick vaccine at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute in Namulonge on Thursday, Museveni said the tax relief would be similar to what
- [President Museveni Emphasises Wealth Creation as Pathway To Sustainable Employment at Labor Day celebrations](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-emphasises-wealth-creation-as-pathway-to-sustainable-employment-at-labor-day-celebrations/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Friday presided over the celebration of the International Labour Day at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School Grounds in Matale, Buikwe District, calling on Ugandans to focus on wealth creation as the pathway to sustainable employment. The celebrations were held under the theme: “Safeguarding Uganda’s Progress: Empowering the Workforce and
- [Museveni Speaks Out On Protection Of Sovereignty Bill](https://megafmug.com/museveni-speaks-out-on-protection-of-sovereignty-bill/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has clarified that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Law does not seek to restrict foreign investment, remittances, or private financial flows, key pillars of the country’s liberalised economic model. "The Bill I initiated was about what we fought for and what the whole of Africa fought for since 1900,
- [Christopher Okello Onyum to Suffer Death Over Ggaba Murders](https://megafmug.com/christopher-okello-onyum-to-suffer-death-over-ggaba-murders/) - Agency Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death for the "meticulous" and "barbaric" murder of four toddlers at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre. The sentencing, delivered near the scene of the April 2, 2026, murders, marks one of the most severe punishments handed down by a Ugandan court in recent
- [President Museveni Launches Uganda’s First Anti-tick Vaccine](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-launches-ugandas-first-anti-tick-vaccine/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday commissioned Uganda’s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) in Namulonge, Nansana Municipality, describing it as a lasting solution to tick-borne diseases that have long affected livestock. The Shs170 billion initiative has been funded by the government of Uganda to address the
- [Three Dead, Several Injured in Owino Vendors’ Truck Crash](https://megafmug.com/three-dead-several-injured-in-owino-vendors-truck-crash/) - Agency At least three people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after a truck transporting vendors from a monthly market in Palabek Abera Sub- County, Lamwo District, crashed in Kitgum District. The deceased include; Johnson Okumu, Ajok Nancy and another male victim yet to be identified. The victims were returning from the monthly
- [Gulu Security Guard Kills Girlfriend Over Phone Call](https://megafmug.com/gulu-security-guard-kills-girlfriend-over-phone-call/) - By Michael Ojok & Agency Police in Gulu city have arrested a security guard on allegation of killing his girlfriend over a phone call. Albert Okonye (37) attached to 7 Guidance Security Company was arrested on Wednesday at around 11pm from his work station at Shine petrol station in Layibi along Gulu-Kampala highway after killing
- [Nwoya CAO Remanded to Luzira Over Alleged Abuse of Office](https://megafmug.com/nwoya-cao-remanded-to-luzira-over-alleged-abuse-of-office/) - Agency The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Nwoya District Chief Administrative Officer Jenaphar Nantume Egunyu to Luzira Maximum Security Prison over alleged abuse of office. Nantume was arrested on Monday by police officers in Nwoya District following an ongoing investigation by the Inspectorate of Government (IG). She appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala
- [Court Orders Odonga-Otto to Pay UGX 22M](https://megafmug.com/court-orders-odonga-otto-to-pay-ugx-22m/) - Agency The High Court sitting in Agago District has ordered former Aruu County Member of Parliament Samuel Odonga-Otto to pay more than Shillings 22 million in legal costs to incumbent MP Christopher Komakech and the Electoral Commission of Uganda following a long-running election dispute stemming from the 2021 parliamentary polls. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday,
- [Gulu Main Market Leadership Crisis Deepens as Chairperson Faces Corruption, Accountability Allegations](https://megafmug.com/gulu-main-market-leadership-crisis-deepens-as-chairperson-faces-corruption-accountability-allegations/) - By Norbert Mao A leadership crisis is unfolding within the Gulu Main Market Vendors Association, as a section of top officials and members openly accuse their chairperson, Patrick Omaya, of corruption, abuse of office, and failure to ensure transparency in the management of association resources. The allegations were presented during a press conference held earlier
- [Nwoya CAO Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Office](https://megafmug.com/nwoya-cao-arrested-over-alleged-abuse-of-office/) - By Omony Denis & Agency Jenaphar Nantume Egunyu, the Nwoya Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), is in police custody following an investigation by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) over alleged abuse of office and theft. Nantume was reportedly arrested on Monday in Nwoya District alongside two other individuals. The arrests stem from findings by the IG
- [Policewoman Stabbed To Death By Boyfriend in Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/policewoman-stabbed-to-death-by-boyfriend-in-gulu-city/) - By Norbert Mao Police in the Aswa West are investigating a case of murder by stabbing following the death of a police officer in Gulu City. The deceased Akera Harriet a police constable attached to Namukosi police station in Mityana district was stabbed to death on Wednesday at around 2:30 pm from Library ward next
- [Gen. Muhoozi Lauds Youth for Backing ‘Peace’ in 2026 General Elections](https://megafmug.com/gen-muhoozi-lauds-youth-for-backing-peace-in-2026-general-elections/) - Agency General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), has credited Ugandan youth for what he described as a decisive choice for peace and stability, saying their actions ensured a calm electoral process and continuity of leadership following the 2026 General Elections. In a message delivered by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to hundreds of
- [Gulu University Dean of Students Interdicted Over Audit Queries](https://megafmug.com/gulu-university-dean-of-students-interdicted-over-audit-queries/) - Agency Gulu University has interdicted its Dean of Students, Dr. Stella Amero Eduan, following an internal audit report highlighting alleged financial mismanagement and administrative irregularities. In a circular dated April 21, 2026, the University Secretary, David Obol Otori, announced the interdiction, citing resolutions from the 13th Meeting of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on
- [Parliament Approves 84 Trillion Shillings Budget Amid Debt Concerns](https://megafmug.com/parliament-approves-84-trillion-shillings-budget-amid-debt-concerns/) - Agency Parliament has approved a record 84.391 trillion Shillings national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, setting the tone for Uganda’s fiscal direction in the coming years. The budget, passed during a plenary session chaired by Speaker Anita Among on April 24, 2026, is the first fiscal blue print under the ruling National Resistance Movement
- [Ministry Directs RDCs, CAOs to Apprehend Schools and Teachers Conducting Lessons During Holidays](https://megafmug.com/ministry-directs-rdcs-caos-to-apprehend-schools-and-teachers-conducting-lessons-during-holidays/) - Agency The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued yet another directive warning schools against teaching learners during official holidays, a practice that has become almost routine at the end of every term despite repeated circulars. This time, however, the ministry says it is moving beyond warnings. Dr. Cleophas Mugenyi, Commissioner for Basic Education, said
- [Court Rules that Christopher Okello Onyum Has A Case to Answer in Ggaba Killings](https://megafmug.com/court-rules-that-christopher-okello-onyum-has-a-case-to-answer-in-ggaba-killings/) - Agency The High Court has ruled that Christopher Okello Onyum has a case to answer regarding the murder of four toddlers at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre. Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, presiding over a special mobile session at Ggaba Community Church, said that the prosecution had established a prima facie case. The decision follows
- [Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Learners Sparks Urgent Call for School-Based Interventions in Northern Uganda](https://megafmug.com/rising-mental-health-crisis-among-learners-sparks-urgent-call-for-school-based-interventions-in-northern-uganda/) - By Norbert Mao Northern Uganda is facing a growing mental health crisis among school-going children, with experts warning that increasing pressure both at home and in school is taking a serious toll on learners’ well-being. Reports from recent school visits indicate that a significant number of learners are struggling with stress-related conditions, raising concern among
- [Gov't Targets Mental Health in Workplace Reform Push](https://megafmug.com/govt-targets-mental-health-in-workplace-reform-push/) - Agency Workplace safety in Uganda is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, shifting from the traditional focus on physical hazards to a more complex and often invisible frontier: mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. As the country prepares to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28, 2026, government officials are
- [Acholi Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Economic, Rights Concerns](https://megafmug.com/acholi-leaders-reject-sovereignty-bill-over-economic-rights-concerns/) - Agency Leaders from civil society organizations (CSOs), and political circles in Acholi Sub-region have criticized the Protection and Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could undermine economic recovery in the sub-region. The leaders voiced their concerns on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Gulu City and convened by the Gulu NGO Forum. Participants argued
- [President Museveni Meets Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-meets-former-ethiopian-prime-minister-hailemariam-desalegn/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Wednesday met with the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E Hailemariam Desalegn, who now serves as Chairperson of the Board of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), at State Lodge, Nakasero. President Museveni commended AGRA for its contribution to strengthening food systems on the continent,
- [Amuru District Council Approves UGX 1M Fine for Schools Skipping Co-Curricular Activities](https://megafmug.com/amuru-district-council-approves-ugx-1m-fine-for-schools-skipping-co-curricular-activities/) - By Norbert Mao Amuru District council has approved a new measure requiring schools to actively participate in co-curricular activities, including sports and music, dance, and drama (MDD), or face a financial penalty. The resolution, passed during the final full council meeting of the 11th District Council, sets a fine of one million Uganda shillings for
- [Speaker Among: I Won’t Run for President, I’ll Retire in 2031](https://megafmug.com/speaker-among-i-wont-run-for-president-ill-retire-in-2031/) - Agency The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has dismissed reports suggesting she intends to contest for the presidency in 2031, saying instead that she plans to retire from active politics and support a successor backed by President Yoweri Museveni. Speaking on Monday in Kampala during a high-profile charity event, Among contributed UGX 100 million to
- [AFCON 2027 Countdown Begins as CAF Taskforce Lands in Kampala](https://megafmug.com/afcon-2027-countdown-begins-as-caf-taskforce-lands-in-kampala/) - Agency The race to deliver the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has entered a decisive phase, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convening in Kampala to align East Africa’s co-hosting strategy. The high-level two-day technical meeting, running from April 22 to 23, brings together Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania under the “PAMOJA” framework.
- [Court Grants Kitara Time to Serve Mao Petition via Newspaper](https://megafmug.com/court-grants-kitara-time-to-serve-mao-petition-via-newspaper/) - Agency The High Court in Gulu has granted Tony Kitara, the former Laroo-Pece Division parliamentary candidate, additional time to serve his election petition against his rival Norbert Mao, the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. In a ruling delivered on Monday, April 20 2026, Resident Judge Justice Philip Odoki allowed Kitara’s application to extend the
- [Amuru District Ranks Lowest in ART Uptake](https://megafmug.com/amuru-district-ranks-lowest-in-art-uptake/) - By Michael Ojok Amuru district has been ranked the lowest in antiretroviral therapy (ART) uptake according to a reporting release by Uganda Aids Commission.ART is a treatment for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) that uses a combination of medications to stop the virus from reproducing in the body. According to the data; the uptake of Antiretroviral
- [President Museveni’s Fish Farming Drive Taking Shape In Pallisa](https://megafmug.com/president-musevenis-fish-farming-drive-taking-shape-in-pallisa/) - Editorial Leaders and farmers in Pallisa District have commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for spearheading a fish farming initiative aimed at transforming livelihoods and lifting communities out of poverty. The project is part of a broader government strategy to transition farmers from rice cultivation in wetlands to fish farming, a more profitable and environmentally sustainable
- [Gulu City Withdraws Restocking Forms Over Irregularities](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-withdraws-restocking-forms-over-irregularities/) - By Tolit & Agency The under fire Gulu City officials have ordered for the immediate withdrawal of the restocking forms following the discovery of widespread irregularities in the registration processes of the beneficiaries. The decision was reached on Monday during a meeting between city officials and town agents at the Gulu City Council boardroom. This
- [Principal Judge Abodo Calls for Gender-Sensitive Justice at Gulu High Court Open Day](https://megafmug.com/principal-judge-abodo-calls-for-gender-sensitive-justice-at-gulu-high-court-open-day/) - By Norbert Mao The Principal Judge of Uganda, Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo has called on law enforcement and justice sector institutions to adopt a more responsive and compassionate approach when handling cases of gender-based violence. Justice Abodo made the remarks on April 16th, during the Gulu High Court Open Day in Gulu City
- [Acholi, Madi Communities Urged to Resolve Land Disputes Through Dialogue](https://megafmug.com/acholi-madi-communities-urged-to-resolve-land-disputes-through-dialogue/) - By Tolit Ivan & Michael Ojok Major General Felix Busizoori, the 4th division infantry commander has called on the Acholi and Madi communities to resolve the ongoing land disputes in the contested Apaa town ship through dialogue rather than violence. Busizoori made the appeal during a peace dialogue meeting held in Itirikwa Sub-county, Adjumani District
- [Museveni Prioritizes Wealth Creation, Anti-Corruption in Lango Victory Speech](https://megafmug.com/museveni-prioritizes-wealth-creation-anti-corruption-in-lango-victory-speech/) - Agecny President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has outlined wealth creation, infrastructure improvement, and a crackdown on corruption as key priorities for his next term. Speaking during a victory celebration in Lango, the President thanked Ugandans for maintaining unity and for what he called “voting wisely,” emphasizing that the next phase of governance will focus on transforming
- [Bobi Wine Receives Heroes of Democracy Award In New York](https://megafmug.com/bobi-wine-receives-heroes-of-democracy-award-in-new-york/) - Agency The National Unity Party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was on Friday night honored with the Heroes of Democracy Award by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI). The two- time presidential candidate used the global stage to condemn what he called the oppression of Ugandans under President Yoweri Museveni. He said the occasion to urge the
- [Gunmen Who Killed Veteran Vision Group Journalist Took Only His Phone](https://megafmug.com/gunmen-who-killed-veteran-vision-group-journalist-took-only-his-phone/) - Agency Assailants who shot dead veteran vision group journalist Joe Nam left behind everything else, taking only his phone, in what residents now suspect was a targeted killing. Nam, 55, was killed on Sunday at his home in Kawanda Central Zone, Nabweru Division, Wakiso District. Residents say the unusual nature of the attack has raised
- [UPDF 4th Division Commander Orders Shoot and Kill in Volatile Apaa Township](https://megafmug.com/updf-4th-division-commander-orders-shoot-and-kill-in-volatile-apaa-township/) - By Michael Ojok The UPDF 4th division infantry army commander, Major General Felix Busizoori has ordered the UPDF officers deployed in volatile Apaa township, located between Amuru and Adjumani districts in Northern Uganda to shoot and kill any suspect found carrying a deadly weapon in the contested area. The directive was announced during a security
- [Anaka Hospital Struggles with Single Ambulance Amid High Emergency Demands](https://megafmug.com/anaka-hospital-struggles-with-single-ambulance-amid-high-emergency-demands/) - Agency Anaka General Hospital in Nwoya district is grappling with a severe shortage of emergency transport, relying on a single functional ambulance to serve a vast catchment area stretching across multiple districts. Dr. Jolly Joe Lapat, the Hospital Executive Consultant, said the facility has operated with just one ambulance for the past four years, a
- [Young Elephants Academy Stun Kigezi Home Boyz](https://megafmug.com/young-elephants-academy-stun-kigezi-home-boyz/) - By Omony Denis Young Elephants Academy returned to winning ways in the FUFA Big League 2025/2026 after a 1-0 victory on Sunday against Kigezi Home Boyz. Young Elephants secured the victory from their home ground at Elephant park stadium in Olwiyo. The victory lifted Young Elephants from 10th to 8th place on the table, with
- [Communal Kraals Preferred as Kitgum Prepares for Cattle Restocking](https://megafmug.com/communal-kraals-preferred-as-kitgum-prepares-for-cattle-restocking/) - Agency Local leaders in Kitgum District are urging livestock farmers to keep their animals in communal kraals as the government prepares to roll out a new cattle restocking programme targeting vulnerable households. The directive, first issued in 2022, followed a surge in cattle raids reported from December 2021 in Orom, Orom East, and Kiteny sub-counties.
- [Ggaba Murder Trial: Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Historic Mobile Court Session](https://megafmug.com/ggaba-murder-trial-suspects-plead-not-guilty-in-historic-mobile-court-session/) - Agency Christopher Onyum Okello, the 39-year-old accused of the gruesome murder of four toddlers at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, pleaded not guilty Monday morning as his trial commenced. Okello faces four counts of murder, contrary to Sections 171 and 172 of the Penal Code Act. The prosecution alleges that on April 2, 2026, at
- [Museveni Mourns Mzee Okori, Father of the Late Former Speaker](https://megafmug.com/museveni-mourns-mzee-okori-father-of-the-late-former-speaker/) - By Ojok Michael President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has mourned the death of Nathan Okori Adio, the father of the late former Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Jacob Oulanyah, for his role in raising responsible citizens who played and continue to play critical roles in Uganda's development. Mzee Okori passed away on March, 20, 2026,
- [Unilever Donates Medical Equipment to Lacor Hospital](https://megafmug.com/unilever-donates-medical-equipment-to-lacor-hospital/) - By Tolit Ivan Unilever Uganda, a British Dutch multinational Consumer Goods company, has donated vital medical equipment and other health supplies worth UGX 118.7 million to St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor to improve healthcare service delivery. The donated items include CPAP machines, patient monitors, suction machines, hospital beds and oxygen cylinders with flowmeters, and personal protective
- [Nwoya RDC Urges Men to Improve On Their Health-Seeking Behavior](https://megafmug.com/nwoya-rdc-urges-men-to-improve-on-their-health-seeking-behavior/) - Omony Denis The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Nwoya District, Michael Opwonya, has joined the growing calls for men to improve their health-seeking behavior and eating habits if they are to live longer and healthier. According to reports, men generally exhibit poorer health-seeking behavior compared to women, often delaying care or avoiding check-ups due
- [Amuru is The Most Poorest District in Acholi Sub region](https://megafmug.com/amuru-is-the-most-poorest-district-in-acholi-sub-region/) - By Ojok Michael The 2024 Multidimensional Poverty survey conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS placed Amuru as the poorest district in Acholi sub region. The multidimensional poverty index 2024 report was released on March 26, 2026 in Kampala. The multidimensional poverty index ranked Amuru district as the poorest with a poverty index of 0.414,
- [Prison Warder Moses Anguyo Transferred to Kiboga to Face Murder Charges](https://megafmug.com/prison-warder-moses-anguyo-transferred-to-kiboga-to-face-murder-charges/) - Agency Authorities have transferred prison warder Moses Anguyo, the prime suspect in the shooting of four people at Kiboga Prisons, to Kiboga Central Police Station, where he is set to face murder charges. Security operatives arrested Anguyo on Saturday in Aru Town in the Democratic Republic of Congo during a joint operation involving Ugandan and Congolese
- [Gov't to Fix Hoima Stadium Flaws Says Ogwang](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-fix-hoima-stadium-flaws-says-ogwang/) - Agency The state minister of state for sports, Peter Ogwang, has said the government is ready to fix all anomalies discovered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at Hoima city stadium and other stadiums across the country ahead of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Hoima City stadium was found unfit to
- [Amuru Private Health Facility Suspended After Death of Expectant Mother](https://megafmug.com/amuru-private-health-facility-suspended-after-death-of-expectant-mother/) - Agency A private health facility in Amuru District has been suspended following the death of a 29-year-old expectant mother under circumstances pointing to alleged medical negligence. Charity Medical Centre, which operates branches in Amuru Town Council and Amuru Sub-county, was shut down on Monday this week at the directive of Resident District Commissioner Geoffrey Osborn
- [Acholi Leaders Appeal to Rwot Acana to Unite the Acholi Chiefs](https://megafmug.com/acholi-leaders-appeal-to-rwot-acana-to-unite-the-acholi-chiefs/) - Agency Leaders in Acholi and peace-building stakeholders have renewed calls for unity among divided clan chiefs, urging Paramount Chief Rwot Onen David Acana II to reconcile warring factions within the Acholi Cultural Institution. The appeal was made on March 24, 2026, during celebrations marking the 60th birthday of Rwot Acana at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu
- [Mowing Machine Accident Ends Gulu Referee Career](https://megafmug.com/mowing-machine-accident-ends-gulu-referee-career/) - By Tolit Ivan A25 year old man’s dream of becoming a professional football referee has been cut short after he lost his leg in a tragic mowing machine accident. Nelson Mandela Opoka, a resident of Pece-Lukung Cell in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City, had been passionately pursuing a career in football refereeing. However, his ambitions were
- [3 Injured, 20 Houses Burnt in Renewed Attacks in Apaa](https://megafmug.com/3-injured-20-houses-burnt-in-renewed-attacks-in-apaa/) - By Michael Ojok Renewed violent attacks in the disputed Apaa Township, located between Adjumani and Amuru districts have left three people with severe injuries and 20 houses set ablaze in an overnight attack. Those injured have been identified as Mary Acayo, 50, who sustained injuries on her breast and chest after being cut using machete,
- [Acholi Chief Pushes Indigenous Tree Planting to Reverse Environmental Loss](https://megafmug.com/acholi-chief-pushes-indigenous-tree-planting-to-reverse-environmental-loss/) - Agency he Paramount Chief of Acholi has called on cultural institutions across Uganda to embrace indigenous tree planting as a way of reversing environmental degradation and restoring lost tree cover. Rwot Onen David Acana II made the call on Tuesday during a tree planting event held at Ker Kwaro Acholi headquarters in Gulu City to
- [Rwot Acana II Rallies Acholi to Champion Girl Child Education at 60th Birthday Celebration](https://megafmug.com/rwot-acana-ii-rallies-acholi-to-champion-girl-child-education-at-60th-birthday-celebration/) - By Norbert Mao The Paramount Chief of Acholi, Rwot David Onen Acana II, has issued a strong call for collective responsibility in promoting and protecting the education of the girl child in the Acholi sub-region. Rwot Acana made the appeal yesterday during his 60th birthday celebrations, held under the theme “Empowering Girl Child Education in
- [National Council For PWDs Holds Stakeholder Meeting in Acholi](https://megafmug.com/national-council-for-pwds-holds-stakeholder-meeting-in-acholi/) - By Tolit Ivan The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) had been in Acholi sub-region for two days to identify and address challenges faced by PWDs. The camp which commenced on Monday at Acholi Inn Hotel in Gulu city brought together disability council leaders, Community Development Officers, and Disability Focal Point Persons. The participants
- [UPDF Shoots Dead Stray Elephant in Nwoya](https://megafmug.com/updf-shoots-dead-stray-elephant-in-nwoya/) - By Omony Denis In a rare occurrence, the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) on Monday shot and killed a stray elephant in Ceke village, Lii sub-county, Nwoya District. The elephant is reported to have strayed from Murchison Falls National Park into the community at around 9pm. According to Opiyo Simon, the local leader in the
- [Lwani Memorial College Closed Over Strike](https://megafmug.com/lwani-memorial-college-closed-over-strike/) - By Tolit Ivan The Amuru district security committee and the district education department have temporarily closed Lwani Memorial College in Atiak Sub County over attempted strike by the students. The school was closed on Monday following the students attempted strike on Sunday night. The attempted strike reportedly began on Sunday at around 7:00 pm after
- [Gov’t Intensifies Crackdown on PDM Extortion](https://megafmug.com/govt-intensifies-crackdown-on-pdm-extortion/) - Editorial Following complaints received from wananchi during the recently concluded NRM Presidential campaign engagements in Kasese, Kiryandongo, and Entebbe, investigations are currently being carried out by SSP Byaruhanga Mworozi, Special Presidential Assistant – Police Affairs, in coordination with the Territorial Police, to address allegations of extortion and abuse of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme.
- [Oulanyah’s Father Nathan Okori Dies At Age 97](https://megafmug.com/oulanyahs-father-nathan-okori-dies-at-age-97/) - Editorial Mzee Nathan L'okori, the father of the late former Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Jacob Oulanyah is dead, aged 97. Mzee Okori passed away on Friday from St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu City where he was rushed after suffering respiratory complications. Mzee Okori died on the fourth anniversary of his son's death.
- [Patients Recount Horrors Inflicted by Gulu Referral Hospital Staff](https://megafmug.com/patients-recount-horrors-inflicted-by-gulu-referral-hospital-staff/) - Agency Gulu Regional Referral Hospital management have pledged sweeping reforms in healthcare service delivery following serious allegations of patient neglect, arrogance, and mistreatment by some staff. The commitment was made during a community baraza held on Thursday at the hospital premises in Gulu City. The meeting convened by the Hospital management aimed to bridge the
- [Kitgum Tightens Security Ahead of Acholi-Busoga FUFA Drum Clash](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-tightens-security-ahead-of-acholi-busoga-fufa-drum-clash/) - Agency Security agencies in Kitgum District have intensified joint operations ahead of a high-stakes football match scheduled for Saturday, March 21, between Acholi Province and Busoga. The match, part of the FUFA Drum tournament, will be played at Bomah Grounds and is expected to attract hundreds of fans, including dignitaries from the Acholi and Busoga
- [Election Season Blamed for Destruction of Shea Trees in Agago](https://megafmug.com/election-season-blamed-for-destruction-of-shea-trees-in-agago/) - Agency Agago District has recorded the destruction of more than 10,000 shea trees within a span of three months during the 2026 general election campaigns, according to district officials and cultural leaders. Rwot Kasimiro Ongom, a cultural leader spearheading environmental conservation efforts in the district, said the tree loss occurred between December 2025 and February
- [Deputy Khadi Acholi Hails Muslims for the Ramadan Devotion as Gulu Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr](https://megafmug.com/deputy-khadi-acholi-hails-muslims-for-the-ramadan-devotion-as-gulu-celebrate-eid-al-fitr/) - By Norbert Mao Muslims across Uganda on Friday morning gathered at mosques and open prayer grounds to mark Eid al-Fitr, signalling the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr is one of the most significant celebrations in Islam, symbolising spiritual renewal, forgiveness, and a sense of community. The day is expected to continue
- [Rehabilitated Cattle Dip Revives Hope for Livestock Farmers in Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/rehabilitated-cattle-dip-revives-hope-for-livestock-farmers-in-kitgum/) - By Norbert Mao Livestock farmers in Kitgum District have received a major boost following renewed efforts to control animal diseases, after the Jimmy Akena Foundation renovated and officially commissioned a long-abandoned cattle dip in the area. A cattle dip is a, usually, permanent, sloped concrete structure filled with water and acaricide pesticides to fully submerge
- [Parts of Aging Gulu Main Bus Park To Be Demolished](https://megafmug.com/parts-of-aging-gulu-main-bus-park-to-be-demolished/) - By Tolit Ivan Innocent Ahimbisibwe, the Gulu City Town Clerk, has ordered for the demolition of all the dilapidated structures at the Gulu Main Bus Park in Laroo-Pece Div, in a move aimed at decongesting the city and improving urban safety. The directive followed the inspection carried out by Gulu city engineering department in Gulu
- [Demand For HIV Injectable Prevention Drug Overwhelm Gulu Hospital](https://megafmug.com/demand-for-hiv-injectable-prevention-drug-overwhelm-gulu-hospital/) - By Tolit Ivan Gulu Regional Referral Hospital is overwhelmed by the growing demand for the HIV injectable prevention drug, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), introduced by the Ministry of Health, a highly effective, daily medication or injection used by HIV-negative individuals to prevent contracting HIV, reducing risk by up to 99%. In August 2025, the Ministry of
- [Museveni Photo Moment Was a Surprise To Olara Otunu](https://megafmug.com/museveni-photo-moment-was-a-surprise-to-olara-otunu/) - Agency Former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Party president Olara Otunnu has described his rare public photo moment with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Gulu City as a surprise, saying the moment was not planned. The two leaders briefly met and posed for photographs on Saturday at Kaunda parade grounds during homecoming celebrations held in honour
- [Eviction of Illegal Roadside Vendors in Gulu City Starts](https://megafmug.com/eviction-of-illegal-roadside-vendors-in-gulu-city-starts/) - Bt Tolit Ivan Gulu city authority has on Monday commence the long awaited enforcement of the removal of illegal trading from public spaces, as the city continue to face rising unregulated commerce. It started with the removal of over 200 kiosks from road reserves from Gulu Avenue and Andrea Olal Road. This follows a directive
- [Museveni Praises Owiny-Dollo’s ‘Corruption-Free’ Tenure](https://megafmug.com/museveni-praises-owiny-dollos-corruption-free-tenure/) - By Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised retired Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo for what he described as corruption-free leadership that helped transform Uganda’s Judiciary. Speaking during Owiny-Dollo’s homecoming celebrations on Saturday at Kaunda Parade Ground, the President said that although he often receives reports of corruption within the Judiciary of Uganda, the former
- [State House Launches Mental Health Sessions for Staff](https://megafmug.com/state-house-launches-mental-health-sessions-for-staff/) - Editorial State House's National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) has launched mental health awareness lessons for its staff in a move aimed at promoting wellbeing and addressing the growing mental health challenges among the Ugandan youth. Speaking during the first session on Saturday, the Commissioner- NSPC, Ms. Hellen Seku urged families across Uganda to stop
- [Kyagulanyi Exits Uganda Citing Regime Hunt](https://megafmug.com/kyagulanyi-exits-uganda-citing-regime-hunt/) - Agency Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has announced that he has left Uganda, saying he made the decision for safety after spending about two months in hiding. In a message posted on his private account on the social media platform X, Kyagulanyi — popularly known as Bobi Wine —
- [Museveni to Appoint Verification Committee Over Land Conflicts in Northern Uganda](https://megafmug.com/museveni-to-appoint-verification-committee-over-land-conflicts-in-northern-uganda/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to appoint a verification committee to investigate land-related social conflicts in Northern Uganda arising from the occupation of land by migrant cattle keepers, commonly known as Balaalo. The plan follows the President’s Executive Order No. 2, issued on June 2, 2025, which directs the eviction of all migrant
- [Arts Teachers Threaten to Resume Strike Over Salary Harmonization Delay](https://megafmug.com/arts-teachers-threaten-to-resume-strike-over-salary-harmonization-delay/) - Agency Arts and Humanities teachers may resume industrial action if the government fails to implement presidential directives on salary harmonization and welfare commitments in the ongoing 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 budgeting process, the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers’ Union (UPHTU) has warned. In a March 11th, 2026 letter, addressed to the Minister of Public Service, the union
- [FUFA Announces Dates for 2026 Odilo Championship](https://megafmug.com/fufa-announces-dates-for-2026-odilo-championship/) - By Norbert Mao The Federation of Uganda Football Associations, FUFA, has announced the dates for the 6th edition of the Odilo Primary Schools Championship. The tournament will run from March to September 2026 and will involve primary school pupils aged between 11 and 13 years from across the country. According to FUFA, registration at district
- [Stakeholders Task Gov’t To Increase Funding For Mental Health](https://megafmug.com/stakeholders-task-govt-to-increase-funding-for-mental-health/) - Ojok Michael Stakeholders in the mental health sector have castigated government for failing to prioritize increasing funds meant to address mental health challenges in Uganda. Currently, just under 1% of the National budget is allocated to addressing mental health despite a surge in mental health cases across the country. The 2025 National Population Census report
- [Scarcity of Pasture Leaves Several Cattle Dead in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/scarcity-of-pasture-leaves-several-cattle-dead-in-amuru/) - By Tolit Ivan Failure to enforce the law that prohibits the burning of grass in Uganda has continued to leave livestock farmers in northern Uganda in losses as more cattle have continue to die, especially in Amuru, due inadequate pasture to feed on. Illegal burning of grass in Uganda is governed by the Prohibition of
- [Unyama Sub-county Receives Boost in Safe Water Access  with New Wells and School Borehole](https://megafmug.com/unyama-sub-county-receives-boost-in-safe-water-access-with-new-wells-and-school-borehole/) - By Norbert Mao Residents of Unyama Sub-county in Gulu District have received a major boost in access to clean and safe drinking water following the construction of three protected well springs and a borehole aimed at improving hygiene and sanitation in the community. The projects were implemented with support from Planet Changer, a non-profit organization
- [Leaders in Gulu Call for Justice for Women and Girls](https://megafmug.com/leaders-in-gulu-call-for-justice-for-women-and-girls/) - By Norbert Mao Local Leaders in Gulu District have called for stronger efforts to ensure justice and protection for women and girls as the district joined the rest of the country to celebrate International Women’s Day. The celebrations, held yesterday, Tuesday, March 10th at Paibona Primary School in Paibona Sub-county in Gulu district brought together pupils, students, elders, and community
- [Owiny-Dollo Asks God for 30yrs to Expand Alternative Justice Systems](https://megafmug.com/owiny-dollo-asks-god-for-30yrs-to-expand-alternative-justice-systems/) - Agency Chief Justice Emeritus Alfonse Owiny-Dollo is asking the almighty God to grant him just 30 years so that he can promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to maturity. By that time, when he would be a hundred years old, he believes everyone in the country will be able to access justice, unlike today when the
- [Five Dead, Scores Injured in Gulu-Kampala Bus Crash](https://megafmug.com/five-dead-scores-injured-in-gulu-kampala-bus-crash/) - By Tolit Ivan & Norbert Mao Five confirmed dead and 11 injured after a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a truck in Kiryandongo District. The accident involved a Mega Bus Vo Ltd bus and a Sino truck, and occurred at around 2 a.m. on Tuesday at California Village along the highway. The bus
- [Gov’t Distributes Mosquito Nets to Boost Fight Against Malaria](https://megafmug.com/govt-distributes-mosquito-nets-to-boost-fight-against-malaria/) - By Tolit Ivan, Norbert Mao and Omony Denis In a bid to reinforce the fight against malaria, the Health Ministry with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently distributing Insecticide-Treated Mosquito Nets across the country. A total of 25.8 million mosquito nets will be distributed across 130 districts. Administrative units
- [AIDS Commission Warns of Unspent HIV Funds in Acholi Districts](https://megafmug.com/aids-commission-warns-of-unspent-hiv-funds-in-acholi-districts/) - Agency The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has warned that the failure by several district local governments to utilize funds allocated for HIV/AIDS mainstreaming could undermine efforts to curb rising infections in the Acholi Sub-region. The concern was raised during a regional meeting held in Gulu City to train district health educators, communication officers, and HIV
- [Jacob Kiplimo Sets New Half Marathon World Record in Lisbon](https://megafmug.com/jacob-kiplimo-sets-new-half-marathon-world-record-in-lisbon/) - Agency Uganda’s long-distance runner, Jacob Kiplimo, has set a new men’s half-marathon world record after winning the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday. Kiplimo, a three-time world cross-country champion, clocked 57 minutes and 20 seconds, shaving 10 seconds off the previous official record that was held by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha. Kenya’s Nicholas
- [President Museveni Underscores Role of Education and Skilling the Girl Child in Empowering Women](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-underscores-role-of-education-and-skilling-the-girl-child-in-empowering-women/) - By Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the role of education and skilling the girl child in empowering women and the entire society. According to the President, when the National Resistance Movement (NRM) came to power, it fought the suppression of women and other groups that faced marginalisation on account of cultural and historical
- [Ruto Hands Over EAC Chairmanship to Museveni](https://megafmug.com/ruto-hands-over-eac-chairmanship-to-museveni/) - Agency Outgoing Chairperson of the East African Community, President William Ruto, has handed over leadership of the regional bloc to Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni after outlining key milestones and reforms achieved during his tenure. Speaking during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, Ruto said the regional bloc had made significant progress in
- [Police Yet To Recover Stolen Gulu Hospital Vehicle](https://megafmug.com/police-yet-to-recover-stolen-gulu-hospital-vehicle/) - Tolit Ivan Detectives investigating the theft of a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital are yet to recover the vehicle and the proceed from the sale of the vehicle. Paul Apie, an employee of the USAID Uganda Health Activity (USAID-UHA) confessed to stealing and selling the vehicle for 45 million shillings. The vehicle Reg.
- [Kitgum Medic Arrested over Illegal Surgeries](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-medic-arrested-over-illegal-surgeries/) - Agency Dr. Pope Paul Okwera, a medical doctor at Kitgum General Hospital, has been arrested for allegedly conducting surgery in his home, a gross violation of medical ethics and the law. The State House Health Monitoring Unit swooped in on Dr Okwera's residence in Gandyang Cell, Kitgum Municipality, following a tip-off that he was using
- [Museveni Declines to Take Sides in Middle East War](https://megafmug.com/museveni-declines-to-take-sides-in-middle-east-war/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the current Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has declined to take sides in the ongoing war in the Middle East stating that Uganda maintains friendly relations with many countries involved in the ongoing tensions. Last week, the United States and Israel launched a war of aggression
- [Outdated Equipment Affecting Service Delivery At Gulu Hospital](https://megafmug.com/outdated-equipment-affecting-service-delivery-at-gulu-hospital/) - By Tolit Ivan Outdated and faulty equipment is affecting the provision of quality eye care services at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital amidst rising cases. Outdated and faulty equipment include diagnostic tools like slit lamps, tonometers for pressure, auto refractors, and ophthalmoscopes used to examine eye health. The machines were donated 21 years ago by Lions
- [Gulu Schools Warn Against Shunning Co-curricular Activities](https://megafmug.com/gulu-schools-warn-against-shunning-co-curricular-activities/) - By Tolit Ivan Gulu City Education Department has once again reiterated it threats to crack the whip on schools, shunning, reducing, or neglecting co-curricular activities, a reiteration that has never been implemented since Gulu was elevated to a municipality in 1977 under the Urban Authority Act of 1964. Co-curricular activities are school-sanctioned, often credit-based, programs
- [Gulu City Schools Embrace School Feeding Programme](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-schools-embrace-school-feeding-programme/) - By Tolit Ivan About 90% of the over 100 primary schools, both government and private schools, are implementing the school feeding program, initiated in 2018 by the Ministry of Education and Sport aimed at improving performance and concentration in classes. The schools implementing the program include Kasubi Army Primary School, Bethel Primary school, Gulu Public
- [Gulu City Authorities Renew Calls for Establishment of Mental Health Clubs in Schools](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-authorities-renew-calls-for-establishment-of-mental-health-clubs-in-schools/) - By Tolit Ivan Despite the establishment of mental health clubs in most schools in Uganda, the education stakeholders in Gulu city have renewed calls for its strengthening following a surge in mental health cases across schools in Northern Uganda. A recent report by SOS Children’s Village in partnership with Mental Health Uganda, Youth mental Norway,
- [Two Suspected Motorcycle Robbers Arrested in Lamwo](https://megafmug.com/two-suspected-motorcycle-robbers-arrested-in-lamwo/) - By Tolit Ivan Police in Lamwo District are holding two suspected motorcycle thieves linked to an organized motorcycle theft syndicate operating in Gulu and Lira city. The suspects Kilama Robert and Oweka Gerald, both residents of Lwaya village in Palabek Ogili Sub County were arrested on Monday morning after they were found in possession of
- [Uganda to Extend Visas for Foreign Nationals Stranded by Iran Conflict](https://megafmug.com/uganda-to-extend-visas-for-foreign-nationals-stranded-by-iran-conflict/) - Agency & BBC News The Ministry of Internal Affairs will extend visas for foreign nationals who are stranded in the country due to the ongoing war in Iran, which has grounded flights in several Middle Eastern countries. Speaking to journalists at the government-owned media center, Simon Peter Mundeyi, the spokesperson for Internal Affairs, said that
- [President Museveni Launches Uganda’s First Islamic Insurance Firm](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-launches-ugandas-first-islamic-insurance-firm/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Tuesday launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda's first Islamic Insurance firm. Tamini General Insurance is a conglomerate of Saalam Group designed to offer Sharia alternative insurance services based on mutually beneficial terms with joint insurance guarantees for insurers and the insured. The event took place on Tuesday at Millennium
- [President Museveni Hosts Former Tanzanian First Lady Anna Mkapa](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-hosts-former-tanzanian-first-lady-anna-mkapa/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday hosted the former First Lady of Tanzania, Anna Mkapa, who paid a courtesy call on him at State House, Entebbe. The meeting which was attended by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, reflected the deep and cordial relations between the leadership and
- [Gulu High Dominate As World Embrace Secondary School Basketball League 2nd Edition Kicks Off](https://megafmug.com/gulu-high-dominate-as-world-embrace-secondary-school-basketball-league-2nd-edition-kicks-off/) - By Norbert Mao The 2nd edition of the World Embrace Secondary School Basketball League has officially tipped off, on Saturday February 28th , delivering thrilling action across both boys’ and girls’ competitions. The first games were played from Gulu Community Park in Gulu city, With Gulu High School showing impressive performances in both boys’ and
- [Gov’t Set to Resume Eviction of Defiant Cattle Keepers](https://megafmug.com/govt-set-to-resume-eviction-of-defiant-cattle-keepers/) - By Tolit Ivan The government is set to resume the implementation of Executive Order Number 02 of 2025, issued by President Yoweri Museveni, directs the immediate eviction of the "Balaalo" (migrant cattle herders) from Northern Uganda. The eviction, put on hold due to the 2026 general election, is set to resume this week, according to
- [Gulu City Businesswoman Commits Suicide Over Debts](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-businesswoman-commits-suicide-over-debts/) - By Norbert Mao The police in Aswa West Region are investigating a suspected case of suicide by hanging that occurred in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as 52-year-old Nambooze Claire, a businesswoman and a resident of Tegwana Cell. According to police reports, she left home in the morning as
- [Ugandan Injured In Iran Retaliatory Attacks on UAE](https://megafmug.com/ugandan-injured-in-iran-retaliatory-attacks-on-uae/) - Agency A Ugandan national is among those injured in Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Defence has said. On Sunday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intensified drone and missile attacks on United States army bases across the Middle East following the killing of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and
- [Eight Criminal Suspects Arrested in Amolatar](https://megafmug.com/eight-criminal-suspects-arrested-in-amolatar/) - Tolit Ivan & Agency Police in Amolatar District have arrested eight youth for alleged involvement in criminal activities. They were picked in an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected members of an organized criminal gang that is terrorizing residents of Etam Town Council. The suspects, aged between 18 and 26, were identified as Ronald Ogwal, Dan Ogwang,
- [TotalEnergies Supports 20 Vulnerable Girls with O'Level Scholarships](https://megafmug.com/totalenergies-supports-20-vulnerable-girls-with-olevel-scholarships/) - By Omony Denis & Agency Total Energies has flagged off yet another 10 scholars from Nwoya District under the Total O'level Scholarship Program that is given to the best performing girls in the Primary Leaving Examinations in selected districts. During the event at Anaka Town council on Friday, Nyakato Mary Josephine, the Community Liasons Supervisor
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed in US-Israel Attack](https://megafmug.com/irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israel-attack/) - BBC News: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday morning during US-Israeli air strikes, state media confirms. President Trump said Khamenei was "one of the most evil people in History" and urged Iranians "take back their Country". More than 200 people have been killed across Iran, the Red Crescent
- [73-Year-Old Man Dies of Self-immolation in Kwania](https://megafmug.com/73-year-old-man-dies-of-self-immolation-in-kwania/) - By Norbert Mao The Territorial Police in Kwania district are investigating a case of suspected self-immolation, an action of setting fire to oneself, especially as a form of protest that occurred on February, 24th in Opokwele Village, Atongtidi Sub-county. The deceased has been identified as Ogwang William, a 73-year-old resident of the same village and
- [Kitgum Council Bans Teachers from Riding Boda Bodas Over Poor PLE Performance](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-council-bans-teachers-from-riding-boda-bodas-over-poor-ple-performance/) - Agency Kitgum District Council has banned primary school teachers from riding Boda bodas during school days, citing absenteeism and declining academic performance among Primary Seven candidates. The council passed the resolution on February 25 following deliberations by the committee on education, health, and community-based services, after reviewing last year’s Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. The ban
- [MUBS Beat Gulu University in Pepsi University Football League](https://megafmug.com/mubs-beat-gulu-university-in-pepsi-university-football-league/) - By Norbert Mao Makerere University Business School, MUBS on Thursday beat Gulu University 2-0 in the Pepsi University Football League. The match was played from Nakawa in Kampala with MUBS scoring their first goal in the half time and a goal in the second half to secure the win. MUBS now tops Group D in
- [Supreme Court Confirms Museveni as Duly Elected President of Uganda](https://megafmug.com/supreme-court-confirms-museveni-as-duly-elected-president-of-uganda/) - Agency The Supreme Court in Kampala has confirmed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the duly elected President of Uganda. Sitting in Kampala was on Thursday, the Court was constituted by the nine Justices of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija in a unanimous decision. They have allowed former Presidential candidate Robert
- [Nwoya Gets New Computer Lab](https://megafmug.com/nwoya-computer-lab-installation-completed/) - By Omony Denis The establishment of the first community computer library in Nwoya District, has been completed, awaiting official commissioning. The Digital Community Library, set with support from the Uganda National Oil Company, aims to equip young learners with digital computer skills. The facility is equipped with 20 computers with internet connectivity and is expected
- [Uganda Gets First Batch of HIV-Prevention Drug Lenacapavir](https://megafmug.com/uganda-gets-first-batch-of-hiv-prevention-drug-lenacapavir/) - Agency An initial consignment of 19, 200 doses of Lenacapivir, a six-monthly HIV prevention injection drug, has arrived in Uganda, marking a major milestone in the country’s HIV prevention efforts. The arrival of the consignment donated by the Global Fund follows approval of the drug for use in the country by the National Drug Authority
- [Uganda Pardons 28,340 Former Rebels in 25-Year Peace Push](https://megafmug.com/uganda-pardons-28340-former-rebels-in-25-year-peace-push/) - Agency In a bittersweet reflection on a quarter-century of reconciliation, Justice Peter Onega, Chairperson of the Uganda Amnesty Commission (UAC), announced that more than 28,340 former combatants have been granted amnesty since the program’s inception in 2000. Justice Onega described a national transformation in which former rebels have exchanged guns for tools, returning to villages
- [Pajule Lions Exit Stanbic Uganda Cup](https://megafmug.com/pajule-lions-exit-stanbic-uganda-cup/) - By Norbert Mao & Kawowo Sports Pajule Lions have exited the 52nd edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup after losing 0-6 to defending champions Vipers at St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday evening. The regional side faced a tough challenge from the defending champions during the round of 32 encounter under floodlights. Pajule’s frustrations began as
- [Magyezi Announces LC1, LC2 Elections for March–April 2026](https://megafmug.com/magyezi-announces-lc1-lc2-elections-for-march-april-2026/) - Agency The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has announced that elections for Village (LC1) and Parish (LC2) administrative units will take place between March and April 2026. Addressing the media at the Uganda Media Centre yesterday, Minister Magyezi emphasized that these elections are critical to filling a governance vacuum that has persisted at the
- [Suspected Ivory Trafficker Arrested in Nwoya](https://megafmug.com/suspected-ivory-trafficker-arrested-in-nwoya/) - By Michael Ojok The Special Wildlife Crime Unit and the Uganda Police Force, have arrested a suspected ivory trafficker in Nwoya District. The suspect, Opiro Francis was arrested on February 22, 2026 in Nwoya District, while in possession of ten (10) pieces of raw elephant tusks weighing 154Kgs. James Musinguzi, the Executive Director, Uganda Wildlife
- [Stigma Identified As Major Obstacle to Mental Health Support](https://megafmug.com/stigma-identified-as-major-obstacle-to-mental-health-support/) - By Norbert Mao Stigma has been identified as the primary factor preventing people from seeking professional mental health assistance in many parts of Northern Uganda, despite the increasing number of individuals experiencing psychological challenges. Suzan Akwii, a mental health expert, clinical psychologist, and Executive Director of Well Nest International, a private organization offering mental health
- [Mao Confirms His Bid for Speaker of the 12th Parliament](https://megafmug.com/mao-confirms-his-bid-for-speaker-of-the-12th-parliament/) - Agency Norbert Mao, the President General of the Democratic Party (DP) and current Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has officially announced his candidature for Speaker of the 12th Parliament of Uganda. Speaking at a press conference today, Mao declared that his extensive "consultation phase" has concluded. During this period, the MP-elect for Laroo-Pece revealed
- [13 Injured After Taxi Plunges In River Nyagak](https://megafmug.com/13-injured-after-taxi-plunges-in-river-nyagak/) - By Ojok Michael & Omony Denis Territorial police in Zombo district are investigating a serious single-vehicle road crash that occurred on Monday at Nyagak River in Nyagak Village, Tanga Parish, Abanga sub-county, injuring eleven passengers. The Taxi Reg. No. UBJ 956G, believed to have originated from Hoima City and was destined for one of the
- [Key Suspect in Theft of Gulu Hospital Vehicle Arrested](https://megafmug.com/key-suspect-in-theft-of-gulu-hospital-vehicle-arrested/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency Security have confirmed the arrest of a key suspect in connection to the theft of a motor vehicle allocated to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in Gulu city. The vehicle Reg. No UBE 639F Toyota Land Cruiser hard body donated by USAID went missing on Feb, 12, 2026 from the hospital
- [Kijani Forestry Limited Targets to Plant 30 Million Trees in 2026](https://megafmug.com/kijani-forestry-limited-targets-to-plant-30-million-trees-in-2026/) - By Norbert Mao Kijani Forestry Limited, a Uganda-based social enterprise, an agroforestry company founded to combat deforestation and extreme poverty in Northern Uganda, has announced an ambitious target to plant 30 million trees by the year 2026, as part of its expanding environmental conservation efforts. According to the company’s growth data, Kijani Forestry has steadily
- [Sudan Slams Uganda for Hosting RSF Paramilitary Boss](https://megafmug.com/sudan-slams-uganda-for-hosting-rsf-paramilitary-boss/) - BBC News: Sudan's government has denounced Uganda for hosting the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), calling the meeting an "affront to humanity". Sudan's foreign ministry, aligned with the nation's armed forces, said Uganda had flouted international law by welcoming RSF Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, whose fighters are accused of committing widespread atrocities
- [NEMA Bans Open Waste Burning](https://megafmug.com/nema-bans-open-waste-burning/) - Agency Individuals and authorities engaging in open burning of waste in urban areas across Uganda now face prosecution, fines, and other stringent legal consequences following a directive from the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). The ban comes after persistent complaints of open waste in cities and corroborated findings from environmental monitoring inspections conducted nationwide. According
- [Gov’t Warns of Persistent Heavy Rain Despite Expected Dry February](https://megafmug.com/govt-warns-of-persistent-heavy-rain-despite-expected-dry-february/) - Agency As February traditionally ushers in hot, dry, and sunny conditions, an unusual surge of rainfall is sweeping in most areas of the country, driven by global climate patterns. According to the Ministry of Water and Environment, heavy rainfall is expected to continue through February 28, particularly affecting the Western, Central, and parts of the
- [Five Arrested For Theft of Gulu Hospital Vehicle](https://megafmug.com/five-arrested-for-theft-of-gulu-hospital-vehicle/) - By Tolit Ivan At least five staff of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital are in police custody at Gulu city central police station following the mysterious disappearance of the hospital vehicle, an incident that has put to question the security of the hospital assets. It’s alleged that the Toyota Land Cruiser hard body Reg. No. UBE
- [Mental Health Crisis Casts Shadow Over Uganda’s Economy](https://megafmug.com/mental-health-crisis-casts-shadow-over-ugandas-economy/) - Agency Uganda’s ambition to grow its economy tenfold by 2040 is facing an unexpected threat: a fast-rising mental health crisis driven by rapid population growth, youth unemployment, and mounting social pressures. At the launch of the State of Uganda Population Report 2025 (SUPRE 2025) at the Uganda Media Centre on Thursday, Health Minister Jane Ruth
- [Govt Launches 2027 AFCON Training Facilities in Universities](https://megafmug.com/govt-launches-2027-afcon-training-facilities-in-universities/) - Agency The government has commissioned the construction of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training facilities in public universities and selected districts as part of preparations for Uganda’s joint hosting of the Pamoja AFCON 2027 tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania. Speaking during the launch at Makerere University on Thursday, the State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang,
- [Illicit Alcohol Consumption Fueling Epilepsy in Acholi](https://megafmug.com/illicit-alcohol-consumption-fueling-epilepsy-in-acholi/) - By Tolit Ivan Health experts at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital have blamed the sharp rise in cases of epilepsy in the region to high rate of illicit alcohol consumption. Research reveals that heavy alcohol consumption has multiple negative consequences for people with epilepsy such as precipitation of seizure, exacerbation of seizure, poor seizure control, increased
- [Museveni Thanks Acholi for Voting Him in The 2026 General Election](https://megafmug.com/museveni-thanks-acholi-for-voting-him-in-the-2026-general-election/) - By Ivan Tolit President Museveni has thanked the people of Acholi Sub region for voting him in the just concluded general elections held in January 2026. In the general elections the president Museveni banked 71% of the votes while the he secured 84.6% victory from Acholi Sub region. Speaking at the commemoration of the St
- [Porous Borders Fuel Illicit Firearms Trade in Karamoja](https://megafmug.com/porous-borders-fuel-illicit-firearms-trade-in-karamoja/) - Agency Porous borders between Karamoja and its neighboring countries, Kenya and South Sudan, are hampering efforts to curb the proliferation of illicit firearms in the region. According to a report from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), 60 percent of guns recovered from warriors in Karamoja originate from South Sudan, while 40 percent come from
- [Lightning Kills Teacher, Injures 16 Pupils at Oyam School](https://megafmug.com/lightning-kills-teacher-injures-16-pupils-at-oyam-school/) - Norbert Mao & Agency Lightning has left one teacher dead and injured 16 Pupils of Global View Primary in Kamdini, Oyam District with serious injuries. The incident happened on Tuesday night during a heavy downpour, accompanied by hailstorms. The deceased, who has been identified only as Joseph, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at
- [Muslims, Christians Commence Fasting on the Same Day in 2026](https://megafmug.com/muslims-christians-commence-fasting-on-the-same-day-in-2026/) - Agency In a coincidence of calendars, Christians and Muslims around the world have commenced their respective periods of fasting on the same day this year. For Christians, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, a date determined by the ecclesiastical calendar and linked to the timing of Easter. In the Catholic tradition, this day is
- [Deputy RCC Urges Calm in Gulu City After Vendor Assaulted by “Aguu”](https://megafmug.com/deputy-rcc-urges-calm-in-gulu-city-after-vendor-assaulted-by-aguu/) - Norbert Mao The Deputy Resident City Commissioner in charge of Pece Laroo Division, Peter Banya, has urged street vendors across Gulu City to remain calm following Sunday night attack on a section of vendors along Cemetery road by street gangs commonly known as Aguu. Suspected street gangs on Sunday morning went on rampage along Cemetery
- [URA Cuts Taxes on New Motorcycle Registration](https://megafmug.com/ura-cuts-taxes-on-new-motorcycle-registration/) - Agency The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA has reduced on taxes levied on new motorcycles imported to the country. In the promotion which is ending on June 30th, 2026, the tax body has reduce the taxes on new motorcycles from UGX 1.4 million to UGX 650, 000. Meanwhile the tax-man has maintained the registration fee for number
- [Gen Busizoori Admits That Justice System Affecting Fights Against Gulu Street Gangs](https://megafmug.com/gen-busizoori-admits-that-justice-system-affecting-fights-against-gulu-street-gangs/) - Agency Maj. Gen. Felix Busizoori, commander of the Fourth Infantry Division, has admitted that the army cannot fully control the growing criminal gang network in Gulu City, citing a “vicious circle” in the justice system that often sees suspects quickly returned to the streets. Gen. Busizoori said that although Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers
- [Kyagulanyi Addresses Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy](https://megafmug.com/kyagulanyi-addresses-geneva-summit-for-human-rights-and-democracy/) - Ageny Former Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has spoken out against what he calls a “violent military dictatorship” in Uganda. Kyagulanyi, who has been in “hiding” since January 15th, delivered a video message which was related to the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy. He alleged that President Yoweri Museveni and the Chief
- [UEDCL Turns to Cultural Leaders to Fight Bush Burning](https://megafmug.com/uedcl-turns-to-cultural-leaders-to-fight-bush-burning/) - Omony Denis & Agency Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has enlisted cultural leaders in Acholi, Lango, and Madi sub-regions to spearhead community sensitization against bush burning, a practice the company says is increasingly destroying electricity infrastructure. Since taking over electricity distribution from Umeme Limited last year, UEDCL reports significant losses in northern Uganda caused
- [Gov't to Compensate Northern Uganda Households With Cattle](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-compensate-northern-uganda-households-with-cattle/) - Agency The Cabinet has approved a plan to compensate households in Northern Uganda affected by insurgency, beginning in the new financial year. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of ICT and National Guidance, told journalists in Kampala that each targeted household will receive five heifers, valued at one million shillings each, totalling five million shillings per household.
- [Masaka Priest, Fr Ssekabira Granted Bail](https://megafmug.com/masaka-priest-fr-ssekabira-granted-bail/) - Agency The Masaka High Court has granted a 15-million shillings cash bail to Reverend Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, the Masaka-based Catholic priest who has been in detention for over two months on charges of money laundering. The ruling comes after the state failed to demonstrate readiness to commence prosecution, prompting the court to release him temporarily
- [15 Police Recruits Injured in Karuma-Pakwach Road Accident](https://megafmug.com/15-police-recruits-injured-in-karuma-pakwach-road-accident/) - By Denis Omony & Norbert Mao At least 15 police recruits were on Tuesday rushed to Anaka General Hospital in Nwoya district for treatment after getting involved in a road crash at Pakwach Junction along the Karuma-Pakwach highway in Nwoya district. It’s alleged that the police Truck Reg. No. UP 00296 blue in colour developed
- [Uncertainty Surrounds Fate of Ugandan Migrant Worker Reportedly Detained in Syria](https://megafmug.com/uncertainty-surrounds-fate-of-ugandan-migrant-worker-reportedly-detained-in-syria/) - Agency Uncertainty surrounds the fate of Ugandan migrant worker Vicky Ajok, 33, in Syria after widespread social media reports claimed she had been killed—claims now disputed by a migrant rights organization representing her interests. Kyeyo Initiative Uganda, an organization advocating for the rights of Ugandan migrant workers abroad, says Ajok is alive but under detention,
- [Low Pupil Turnout Marks Start of Term One 2026](https://megafmug.com/low-pupil-turnout-marks-start-of-term-one-2026/) - Tolit Ivan, Ojok Micheal & Agency Parents in Acholi sub region are yet to start appreciating sending their children to school on the first day of the start of a new term as first term school calendar starts today, a vice that hinders learning and leads to poor performance, especially in national examinations. While teachers
- [Mandatory Sickle Cell Testing for Babies Launched](https://megafmug.com/mandatory-sickle-cell-testing-for-babies-launched/) - Agency The Ministry of Health has launched mandatory testing of newborn babies for sickle cell disease, a move doctors have described as courageous, saying the genetic condition is a major contributor to Uganda’s persistently high child mortality rates. Speaking shortly after the nationwide screening was launched on Monday,Child Health Expert Dr. Deo Munube said studies
- [Delayed Childbearing Driving Rise in Reproductive Cancers-Experts](https://megafmug.com/delayed-childbearing-driving-rise-in-reproductive-cancers-experts/) - Agency Experts have cited delayed childbearing as one of the key factors behind the rising number of women diagnosed with reproductive system cancers, including cervical, endometrial, ovarian and uterine cancers. Speaking at a meeting of gynaecologists to examine emerging trends and possible explanations for the increase in reproductive cancers in Uganda, Dr Walter Drake Erabu,
- [Kitgum Man Hospitalized After Being hit by Unexploded Ordinance](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-unexploded-ordinance/) - By Tolit Ivan A19 year old man has been hospitalized at Omiya-Anyima Health Centre III in Kitgum district after being hit by unexploded ordinance. Michael Candiya, a resident of Ogili village, was hit on Saturday, at around 8am, after he tried to break the device using an axe for reasons best known to him. Reports
- [Young Elephants Academy's Coach Rallies Fans for Big League](https://megafmug.com/young-elephants-academys-coach-rallies-fans-for-big-league/) - By Omony Denis Allan Kabonge, the Head Coach Young Elephants FC Academy, has rallied fans to turn up in large numbers as the club begins its second-round campaign in the FUFA Big League season 2025/2026. The club currently sits at the seventh position on the league table with 21points after securing six wins, two draws
- [President Museveni Appoints Byarugaba and Sabiti as Senior Presidential Advisors on Exports and Industrial Development](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-appoints-byarugaba-and-sabiti-as-senior-presidential-advisors-on-exports-and-industrial-development/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Mr. Richard Byarugaba, former managing director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and Mr. Moses Sabiti, former Country Director for Trademark Africa for Uganda and South Sudan, to the exports and industry advisory secretariat as Senior Presidential Advisors. They will be working, according to the appointment instructions,
- [New Report Highlights Renewable Opportunities Amid Surging Global Power Demand](https://megafmug.com/new-report-highlights-renewable-opportunities-amid-surging-global-power-demand/) - Agency The International Energy Agency’s Electricity 2026 report, released on Friday, forecasts that the share of renewables and nuclear in the world’s power mix will rise to 50% by 2030, with natural gas also growing to help meet surging electricity demand. According to the new IEA report, global power demand is expected to grow by
- [Gen Muhoozi Declares 2026 Elections the Most Peaceful Since 1996](https://megafmug.com/gen-muhoozi-declares-2026-elections-the-most-peaceful-since-1996/) - Agency The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda’s 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government. He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, a yearly event held every February 6 to commemorate the launch of the war
- [Army, Police Deny Involvement in Dr Zedriga’s Arrest and Prosecution](https://megafmug.com/army-police-deny-involvement-in-dr-zedrigas-arrest-and-prosecution/) - Agency In the quiet hours of Friday morning, as Gulu City stirred awake, a political mystery that had lingered for weeks quietly unfolded inside the Chief Magistrate's Court, when Dr Lina Zedriga Waru, the Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), re-emerged. For more than 20 days, rumours swirled, particularly in Northern Uganda, that
- [Museveni Hails Security Forces for Foiling Election Violence, Neutralising 'Trouble Makers'](https://megafmug.com/museveni-hails-security-forces-for-foiling-election-violence-neutralising-trouble-makers/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies for providing robust security that neutralised troublemakers during the recently concluded general elections. Museveni made the remarks on Friday while presiding as the chief guest at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations held in Kabale District. Museveni, who was declared
- [Mao’s Speaker Ambition Sets Up Clash With NRM-Backed Anita Among](https://megafmug.com/maos-speaker-ambition-sets-up-clash-with-nrm-backed-anita-among/) - Agency In the wake of President Yoweri Museveni’s decisive re-election in January 2026, where he secured more than 71 percent of the vote and extended his four-decade rule, political focus is shifting to the leadership of the 12th Parliament, scheduled to convene in May. While the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) maintains firm control of
- [Kasibante Seeks to Withdraw 2026 Presidential Election Petition](https://megafmug.com/kasibante-seeks-to-withdraw-2026-presidential-election-petition/) - Agency Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has applied to the Supreme Court of Uganda for permission to withdraw his petition challenging the results of the 2026 presidential election, citing prohibitive costs and the technical complexity of pursuing the case. In a Notice of Motion filed before the court, Kasibante seeks leave to withdraw Presidential Election
- [NUP Deputy President Lina Zedriga Appears in Gulu Court](https://megafmug.com/nup-deputy-president-lina-zedriga-appears-in-gulu-court/) - Agency Dr Lina Zedriga, the Deputy President for Northern Uganda of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has resurfaced after nearly a month incommunicado and appeared before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Gulu on Friday morning. Zedriga, 64, appeared before the Chief Magistrate Augustine Alule, where she was charged with inciting violence contrary to Section 79(1)
- [Two Killed in Violent Night Attack in Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/two-killed-in-violent-night-attack-in-gulu-city/) - Norbert Mao & Agency Police in Gulu City are investigating a double murder that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday in Aringorwot Cell, Techo Ward, Bardege–Layibi Division. According to a police incident report issued on Wednesday, the attack occurred at about 2:00 a.m. and left two young men dead. Police identified the victims as
- [Kitgum Man Killed During Fight Over Girl](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-man-killed-during-fight-over-girl/) - By Tolit Ivan Police in Kitgum District are holding three teenagers on allegations of killing a 19-year-old man from Lalworo-Onen village in Kitgum Matidi Sub County during a scuffled over a girl. The suspects whose names are withheld for purposes of investigation were arrested on Tuesday morning after assaulting Rackara Bonzovil to death during a
- [UPDF Kills 10 Suspected Armed Karamojong Warriors](https://megafmug.com/updf-kills-10-suspected-armed-karamojong-warriors/) - By Tolit Ivan At least 10 suspected Karamojong cattle rustlers have been killed by the Uganda People’s Defense Force “UPDF” in East Acholi in a period of two weeks according to the security report. The latest incident was registered on Monday night after the UPDF soldiers gunned down a suspected Karamojong cattle rustler from Akilok
- [Uganda Ministry of Health Dismisses Nipah Virus Rumours](https://megafmug.com/uganda-ministry-of-health-dismisses-nipah-virus-rumours/) - Agency Officials in Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MOH) have dismissed claims of a confirmed Nipah virus case in the country, following reports of an outbreak in India. The Ministry’s statement comes after several viral TikTok videos claimed that Uganda had recorded deaths from the virus, which can be transmitted through contaminated food or direct contact
- [Police to Test Suspects for HIV Before Putting them in Cells](https://megafmug.com/police-to-test-suspects-for-hiv-before-putting-them-in-cells/) - Agency In a bid to protect detainees in detention facilities from being infected with transmittable diseases, arrangements are being made to screen all suspects for infections as they are being booked into police cells. The procedure is being instituted thanks to funding from the Global Fund. The information was given to officers in the criminal
- [PFF Demands Audit of 2026 Elections](https://megafmug.com/pff-demands-audit-of-2026-elections/) - Agency The People’s Front for Freedom has called for an independent audit of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. They accuse the Electoral Commission (EC), the military and state security agencies of presiding over what it described as an “industrial-scale electoral failure” characterised by violence, abductions and systemic fraud. Addressing journalists at the party’s headquarters on Katonga
- [Gulu City Mayor Concedes Defeat, Drops Plans To Go to Court](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-mayor-concedes-defeat-drops-plans-to-go-to-court/) - By Tolit Ivan Alfred Okwonga, the incumbent Gulu City Mayor, has finally conceded defeat and dropped his earlier plans to petition court to challenge the victory of independent candidate Acire Julius Labeja in the just concluded Gulu City Mayoral Election. Gunya emerged victorious as Gulu City Mayor-elect. He defeated five other candidates, polling 12,281 votes.
- [Museveni Urges ADR to Ease Case Backlog and Restore Trust in the Judiciary](https://megafmug.com/museveni-urges-adr-to-ease-case-backlog-and-restore-trust-in-the-judiciary/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has said that the courts should not be the first destination for resolving grievances, urging judicial officers to actively guide disputing parties toward Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other appropriate justice mechanisms. Museveni said judges must proactively manage cases and steer litigants to mediation, reconciliation, and alternative justice systems so that
- [NRM SG Admits Fronting Gunya Against Okwanga For Gulu City Mayor](https://megafmug.com/nrm-sg-admits-fronting-gunya-against-okwanga-for-gulu-city-mayoral-race/) - Richard Todwong, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party Secretary General has admitted fronting Independent candidate Acire Julius Labeja Gunya against the official party candidate Alfred Okwonga for the city mayoral race. Todwong made the remarks during NRM victory celebrations in Gulu City, where he was explaining why the party’s candidate for the mayoral position, Alfred
- [EC Sets February 4, 2026 for Pending Local Government Elections](https://megafmug.com/ec-sets-february-4-2026-for-pending-local-government-elections/) - Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) has set February 4, 2026, as the polling date for local government elections in areas where voting was not conducted or was not concluded during the previously scheduled polls. In a circular dated January 31, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the elections will cover positions of chairpersons, directly elected
- [UNEB Pushes to Scrap PLE Aggregate System to Curb Cheating](https://megafmug.com/uneb-pushes-to-scrap-ple-aggregate-system-to-curb-cheating/) - Agency The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revived its long-standing proposal to abolish the aggregate-based grading system for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), in a decisive move aimed at dismantling one of the leading drivers of examination malpractice in primary schools. UNEB Chairperson Prof. Celestino Obua appealed on Friday during the release of the
- [Auditor General Exposes Deep Failures in Parish Development Model](https://megafmug.com/auditor-general-exposes-deep-failures-in-parish-development-model/) - Agency Uganda’s flagship poverty eradication programme, the Parish Development Model (PDM), is struggling with deep structural and governance failures despite absorbing trillions of Shillings in public funds, Auditor General Edward Akol has revealed. In his December audit report to Parliament, Akol notes that although the government has invested 3.38 trillion Shillings in PDM since its
- [NUP Deputy President Zedriga Not in Gulu Custody-Gen Busizoori](https://megafmug.com/nup-deputy-president-zedriga-not-in-gulu-custody-gen-busizoori/) - Agency The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has again denied that National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Northern Uganda, Dr Lina Zedriga is under military detention in Gulu. Dr Zedriga reportedly went missing on January 18, 2026, three days after the general elections, in which NUP leader, musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as
- [Family of Three Burnt To Death in Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/family-of-three-burnt-to-death-in-kitgum/) - By Tolit Ivan A family of three people were on Friday night burnt to death in a suspected arson attack in Bajere village, Akwang Sub County, in Kitgum district. The deceased have been identified as Michael Odida 41, his wife Evelyne Oyella 40 and their unidentified eight year old son. The incident happened at around
- [2025 PLE Results Out, English Emerges Best Done Subject](https://megafmug.com/2025-ple-results-out-english-emerges-best-done-subject/) - Agency The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, indicating a modest improvement in overall candidate performance compared to recent years, with English emerging as the best subject for learners. The results, announced during a ceremony presided over by the First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports,
- [Police Identifies Victims of Karuma Bridge Crash](https://megafmug.com/police-identifies-victims-of-karuma-bridge-crash/) - Agency Police have confirmed that seven people were on board the ill-fated truck that plunged into the fast-flowing River Nile at Karuma Bridge. The victims have been identified as Derick Akena (28), Sunday Opiyo Onyota (25), Wilfred Onekalit, Moses Rwot Omiyo (19), Alex Opiyo (26), Jamal Okello (29), the driver of the truck, and an
- [President Museveni Calls on Leaders To Address People’s Practical Needs](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-calls-on-leaders-to-address-peoples-practical-needs/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has called on leaders to focus on identifying and solving people’s practical needs, saying this has been the guiding philosophy of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) since the 1960s. The President made the remarks on Wednesday while presiding
- [Obua Bows Out Gracefully After Ajuri Loss](https://megafmug.com/obua-bows-out-gracefully-after-ajuri-loss/) - Agency Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua has conceded defeat in the Ajuri County parliamentary race, bringing to an end his 15-year tenure in Parliament. His decision sealed one of the most dramatic political upsets in northern Uganda. In a press statement dated January 28, 2026, Obua accepted the outcome of the January 27 re-run
- [Aber Gifter Writes History After Winning Gulu City Mayoral Race](https://megafmug.com/aber-gifter-writes-history-after-winning-gulu-city-mayoral-race/) - By Christopher Oola Aber Gifter, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate, has written history after becoming the first woman to win the Laroo-Pece division mayoral race in Gulu city in an election marred by voter apathy. Aber pulled 8,081 votes, beating two other men including the incumbent Mayor Otim Geoffrey of the Democratic Party
- [UPC’s Jalameso Ends Obua's Reign in Parliament](https://megafmug.com/upcs-jalameso-ends-obuas-reign-in-parliament/) - Agency Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) candidate Jalameso Fred has ended the parliamentary reign of National Resistance Movement (NRM)'s Denis Hamson Obua in Ajuri County. Obua, who is the current Government Chief Whip, first joined the Parliament of Uganda in 2006, representing the Northern Uganda Youth constituency, before being elected Member of Parliament for Ajuri County
- [Slow Start of Municipal Elections As Voters Stay Away](https://megafmug.com/slow-start-of-municipal-elections-as-voters-stay-away/) - Agency Just like last week’s district and city polls, today’s elections for division and municipal mayors and direct councillors have seen a very slow start. At several polling stations that our reporters have been to throughout the country, polling started late due to the failure of voters to turn up. In many places by the
- [Seven Feared Dead As Truck Plunges into Nile River at Karuma Bridge](https://megafmug.com/seven-feared-dead-as-truck-plunges-into-nile-river-at-karuma-bridge/) - Agency The death toll from the Karuma Bridge accident is feared to have risen to seven after a truck plunged into the River Nile in Nwoya District on Tuesday morning. The Fuso truck, reg No UAY 284Q, was transporting maize from Lelabaro Trading Centre in Omoro District to Central Uganda when it crashed at Karuma
- [President Museveni Says 70% of Ugandans Are Now in The Money Economy](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-says-70-of-ugandans-are-now-in-the-money-economy/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that 70 percent of Ugandans are now participating in the money economy, a milestone he attributed to four decades of National Resistance Movement (NRM) rule and a series of state-led wealth creation programmes aimed at lifting households out of subsistence livelihoods. Speaking at the 40th Liberation Day celebrations
- [Museveni Swears in New Chief Justice, Hails Judicial Convergence](https://megafmug.com/museveni-swears-in-new-chief-justice-hails-judicial-convergence/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the growing collaboration within Uganda’s Judiciary, saying it has played a key role in ensuring stability and improving service delivery in the country. The President made the remarks on Saturday while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice. The ceremony was held
- [Byanyima Siblings Write to President Museveni over Besigye Deteriorating Health](https://megafmug.com/byanyima-siblings-write-to-president-museveni-over-besigye-deteriorating-health/) - Agency The siblings of Winnie Byanyima, the wife of former Presidential Candidate Dr Kiiza Besigye have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to allow Besigye to receive specialised medical treatment outside Luzira Prison, where he has been detained for the past 14 months. In a letter signed by Edith, Anthony, Martha, Abraham and Olivia Byanyima, the
- [Muntu Seeks Probe in 2026 General Election Low Voter-Turnout](https://megafmug.com/muntu-seeks-probe-in-2026-general-election-low-voter-turnout/) - Agency Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, General Mugisha Muntu, has joined other opposition leaders in rejecting the outcome of the 2026 general elections, citing the shockingly low voter turnout—the lowest in Uganda’s electoral history. The 2026 elections, which declared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner, were marked by unprecedented voter apathy. More than
- [Omoro, Gulu Incumbent LCV Chairpersons Defeated in Polls](https://megafmug.com/omoro-gulu-incumbent-lcv-chairpersons-defeated-in-polls/) - Norbert Mao & Tolit Ivan Okello Douglas Peter Okao, the inaugural LCV chairperson of Omoro district and Opio Christopher Ateker, the inaugural LCV chairperson for Gulu district have been defeated in the Local government and City elections held on Thursday across the country. Okao, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate, garnered 10,020 votes, losing
- [Incumbent Gulu City Mayor Losses Elections](https://megafmug.com/incumbent-gulu-city-mayor-losses-elections/) - By Christopher Oola Alfred Okwango, the incumbent Gulu City Mayor, has lost his seat after being defeated in an election marred by allegations of massive irregularities including vote stuffing and bribery. Okwanga, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate, garnered 9,586 votes losing to Acire Julius Labeja (Independent) who garnered 12,281 votes. Others in the
- [Court Orders Recount in Contested Aruu County Parliamentary Race](https://megafmug.com/court-orders-recount-in-contested-aruu-county-parliamentary-race/) - Agency The Pader Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered a full recount of votes in the closely contested Aruu County parliamentary election after Independent candidate Dr. Odonga Otto convinced the court that serious tallying errors may have affected the outcome. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Chief Magistrate Kirya Martins directed that the recount be conducted
- [Voting Delays Across the Country As Voters Stay Away](https://megafmug.com/voting-delays-across-the-country-as-voters-stay-away/) - Team There was standoff at Limo Te-Atura polling station (OI-LZ) in Pece-Laroo division, Gulu city after ballot boxes were brought without lead covers, sparking tense protest as Ugandans elect District and City Local Government officials on Thursday. The standoff began at about 6:30 a.m. when Electoral Commission (EC) officials delivered voting materials that included three
- [Museveni Appoints Dr Flavian Zeija New Chief Justice](https://megafmug.com/museveni-appoints-dr-flavian-zeija-new-chief-justice/) - Agency Dr. Flavian Zeija appeared on Thursday morning before the appointments committee of parliament for vetting as Uganda’s new Chief Justice. This followed his appointment, as confirmed by Hajji Faruk Kirunda, the President’s Special Press Assistant and Mobilization. Parliament also confirmed the news through its X handle. The appointment comes just four days after former
- [Judiciary Allows Filing of Election Petitions in Respective High Court Circuits](https://megafmug.com/judiciary-allows-filing-of-election-petitions-in-respective-high-court-circuits/) - Agency The Judiciary has clarified that aggrieved parties in parliamentary and local government elections can file their election petitions in the respective High Court circuits where the elections were conducted, a move aimed at improving efficiency and access to justice. The Judiciary Public Relations Officer, James Jumire Ereemye Mawanda, said the arrangement is part of
- [Mao Reaches Speaker Among Over Rumours Linking Him To Speakership Job](https://megafmug.com/mao-reaches-speaker-among-over-rumours-linking-him-to-speakership-job/) - Editorial The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao and Laroo-Pece Division Member of Parliament elect has revealed that he has held a discussion with the Speaker of Parliament Anet Anita Among over what he described as rumours about his ambition for the parliament’s top job. He dismissed claims that his return to elective
- [Kasibante Petitions Supreme Court, Challenges Museveni’s Victory](https://megafmug.com/kasibante-petitions-supreme-court-challenges-musevenis-victory/) - Agency Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has petitioned the Supreme Court, challenging President Yoweri Museveni’s victory in the 2026 general election, alleging widespread irregularities, violence, voter bribery, and failure by the Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair poll. Museveni garnered nearly eight million votes, defeating opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, who garnered just under
- [2026 Presidential Election Post the Lowest Voter Turnout On Record Since 1996](https://megafmug.com/2026-presidential-election-post-the-lowest-voter-turnout-on-record-since-1996/) - Agency The country has registered its lowest voter turnout in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections on record, according to results declared by the Electoral Commission on Saturday evening. This unprecedented civic withdrawal highlights a growing crisis of public confidence in presidential elections. Official figures indicate that just over eleven million voters participated in the election
- [Owiny-Dollo Retires as Chief Justice](https://megafmug.com/owiny-dollo-retires-as-chief-justice/) - Agency Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has on Monday formally handed over office after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70, bringing to a close a five-year tenure widely praised for institutional reform, unity, and expanded access to justice. Owiny-Dollo eligibility to the office expired at midnight on Sunday in line with the Constitution, which
- [UCC Restores Public Internet After Presidential Elections](https://megafmug.com/ucc-restores-public-internet-after-presidential-elections/) - Agency The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the immediate restoration of public internet access across the country, effective today, following the successful conclusion of the 2026 General Elections. The move comes after nearly a week of restricted connectivity, which had been imposed as part of measures to safeguard the electoral process. The decision, UCC
- [Museveni Frames 71% Victory as NRM Resurgence](https://megafmug.com/museveni-frames-71-victory-as-nrm-resurgence/) - Agency Uganda’s President-Elect, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has described his 71% victory in the 2026 presidential elections as a clear resurgence of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) across the country, attributing the win to renewed grassroots mobilisation and national unity. In his first national address since being declared President-Elect by the Electoral Commission, Museveni said
- [“Wrong Ballot Mark Will Invalidate Your Vote”, Says EC](https://megafmug.com/wrong-ballot-mark-will-invalidate-your-vote-says-ec/) - Agency Any mark on a ballot paper that is not a tick or a thumbprint will render your vote invalid, the Electoral Commission warned ahead of polling day. Speaking during a public demonstration on valid and invalid vote determination, the Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, explained that a ballot paper will be considered valid
- [Two UPDF Officers Arrested Over Alleged Assault in Lira District](https://megafmug.com/two-updf-officers-arrested-over-alleged-assault-in-lira-district/) - By Norbert Mao & Micheal Ojok The Territorial Police in Lira District have handed over 2 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, UPDF officers to the 5th Division Headquarters following allegations of assault and other criminal activities in Ogur Sub-county. The incident occurred on January, 12th in Addu Village, Ogur Parish, Ogur Sub-county, after police received reports that
- [President Museveni To Procure Bicycles for LC1s in Acholi Sub Region](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-to-procure-bicycles-for-lc1s-in-acholi-sub-region/) - By Tolit Ivan President Yoweri Museveni has agreed to procure bicycles for the 4, 315 local council1 chairpersons in Acholi sub region worth over UGX 2 billion. The development followed a request made to the president on Friday by the Speaker of Parliament Anita Anet Among from Gulu Core PTC during a meeting with the
- [Dogs Eat Aborted Fetus in Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/dogs-eat-aborted-fetus-in-gulu-city/) - By Tolit Ivan Residents of Wii-Layibi Cell in Bardege-Layibi Division in Gulu City on Saturday woke up to shocking news after stray dogs ate an aborted fetus. The fetus, believed to be eight month, is said to have been dumped in a rubbish pit by an unidentified woman who aborted her pregnancy. Jackson Olango, the
- [Bishop Odama Calls For Peace Ahead of January 15th Elections](https://megafmug.com/bishop-odama-calls-for-peace-ahead-of-january-15th-elections/) - By Denis Omony Archbishop Emeritus Dr. John Baptist Odama has called on Ugandans to embrace peace as the country heads into the general elections. On January 15, 2026, Ugandans will elect the President and Members of Parliament. Delivering his Sunday homily at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Gulu City, Bishop Odama expressed concern over brutality
- [Police Threaten to Remove Voters Lingering at Polls by Force](https://megafmug.com/police-threaten-to-remove-voters-lingering-at-polls-by-force/) - By Agency The Uganda Police Force has warned Ugandans against voting and lingering around polling stations, saying those who defy security directives will be forced to leave. With days to the 2026 general elections, in which Ugandans will elect leaders from the presidency to local government, both the police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces
- [UPDF Enhances Election Security Deployments](https://megafmug.com/updf-enhances-election-security-deployments/) - Agency The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has enhanced its deployment in Kampala City ahead of next Thursday’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Military trucks and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), commonly used to transport troops and equipment in combat zones, have been sighted patrolling various parts of the capital. APCs emerging from Bombo Road, carrying different
- [Muntu Pledges To Form a Corrupt-Free Government](https://megafmug.com/muntu-pledges-to-form-a-corrupt-free-government/) - Agency The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Mugisha Muntu, has vowed to tackle corruption, which he says has crippled social service delivery across the country. While campaigning in Kasese District, Muntu highlighted persistent challenges in the Rwenzori sub-region, including poor health services and deteriorating road infrastructure, which he believes are solvable under honest
- [Museveni Calls on NRM Leaders to Intensify Mobilisation](https://megafmug.com/museveni-calls-on-nrm-leaders-to-intensify-mobilisation/) - Agency The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential candidate, Yoweri Museveni, has urged NRM leaders to step up mobilisation efforts in their respective electoral areas ahead of next week’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Museveni made the remarks on Saturday while interacting with NRM flag bearers at Iganga Senior Secondary School in Iganga District. Museveni opened the
- [EC Decries Election Guideline Violations by Presidential Candidates](https://megafmug.com/ec-decries-election-guideline-violations-by-presidential-candidates/) - Agency The election period, so far nearing the end of the presidential and parliamentary campaign phase, has been described by the electoral commission as largely smooth, save for violation of rules by candidates. The presidential and parliamentary elections laws, as well as the Electoral Commission Act all provide for the conduct expected of all players
- [EC Starts Nationwide Dispatch of Voting Materials](https://megafmug.com/ec-starts-nationwide-dispatch-of-voting-materials/) - Agency With just seven days to January 15 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has begun the nationwide dispatch of voting materials, a move it says underscores its readiness to deliver timely and credible polls despite lingering public skepticism rooted in past elections. On Thursday, the EC dispatched the first batch of generic voting materials
- [Museveni Warns Students Against Election Violence 2026 Elections](https://megafmug.com/museveni-warns-students-against-election-violence-2026-elections/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned students against engaging in violence as Uganda approaches the general elections, warning that unrest only destroys public assets built through collective sacrifice. Addressing leaders of the Inter-University Guild Leaders Network in Kampala, the President emphasised that public infrastructure is funded by taxpayers and belongs to all citizens, making its
- [Cattle Compensation to Resume after Election Says Museveni](https://megafmug.com/cattle-compensation-to-resume-after-election-says-museveni/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that the program to compensate every household in the Acoli, Lango, and Teso sub-regions for lost cattle will resume after the general elections. Addressing his last campaign rally in Lango on Thursday, Museveni explained that the cattle compensation process is what halted his campaign in Lira and Kole.
- [Uganda to Invest Over US$600M in Regional City Infrastructure](https://megafmug.com/uganda-to-invest-over-us600m-in-regional-city-infrastructure/) - Agency The Government of Uganda is set to invest more than 600 million United States dollars in infrastructure development across regional cities, aiming to accelerate urban transformation, stimulate economic growth, and improve service delivery. Minister for Finance Matia Kasaija, represented by Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi, said on Thursday at the
- [Gulu District Council Agree to Hand Pece Stadium to NCS](https://megafmug.com/gulu-district-council-agrees-to-hand-pece-stadium-to-ncs/) - By Norbert Mao The Gulu District Local Council has dismissed claims that it is frustrating the redevelopment of Pece War Memorial Stadium, located in Pece Laroo Division in Gulu city, clarifying that earlier delays were a result of inadequate information from the National Council of Sports, (NCS) rather than resistance to the project. Speaking at
- [Gov’t To Pay Compensation for Northern Uganda’s Cattle Using Mobile Money](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-pay-compensation-for-northern-ugandas-cattle-using-mobile-money/) - Editorial Unlike in the past where money was paid through bank accounts, under the new “cattle rehabilitation program,” beneficiaries of the cattle compensation in Northern Uganda will be paid through mobile money. In December last year, cabinet approved UGX 80Bn to compensate people from Acholi, Lango and Teso sub regions who lost their livestock during
- [North West Nile Get 40 Motorcycles to Boost Sub-County Policing](https://megafmug.com/north-west-nile-get-40-motorcycles-to-boost-sub-county-policing/) - Agency Police in the North West Nile region have received 40 brand-new motorcycles to strengthen the sub-county policing model. The motorcycles were delivered on Wednesday by the Fleet Management Office in collaboration with the Police Mechanical Workshop as part of a government initiative to improve police mobility, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Of the
- [Karuma-Gulu Water Pipelines Face Repeated Damage](https://megafmug.com/karuma-gulu-water-pipelines-face-repeated-damage/) - Agency The main water transmission pipelines supplying Gulu City from the multi-billion Karuma Water Project are increasingly vulnerable to road accidents, a situation that has affected the reliability of water supply to thousands of residents. Barely four months after the last incident, another truck on Friday collided with the water pipelines at Amwa Swamp in
- [Mob Kills Six Suspects in Gulu City in One Month](https://megafmug.com/mob-kills-six-suspects-in-gulu-city-in-one-month/) - By Tolit Ivan At least six suspected criminals have been killed by angry mobs in Gulu City in the last one month, according to a report by the Gulu City Security Committee, a vice that violates the country's Constitution and numerous human rights principles, as it involves extrajudicial punishment without a fair trial. The latest
- [UPDF to Offers Free Surgical Treatment To Ex-LRA Soldiers](https://megafmug.com/updf-to-offers-free-surgical-treatment-to-ex-lra-soldiers/) - By Tolit Ivan The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced its encouraging former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) combatants living with retained bullet fragments to seek free surgical treatment at the UPDF hospital in Gulu. There are estimated thousands of people within the region who are believed to still be living with bullets and bomb
- [NCS, Gulu University Sign MOU To Construct AFCON Training Facility](https://megafmug.com/ncs-gulu-university-sign-mou-to-construct-afcon-training-facility/) - By Tolit Ivan The National Council of Sports, (NCS) on Tuesday signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gulu University for the construction of training ground in preparation for the 2027 African Cup of Nations. The sport facility worth UGX 13.5 Billion will be constructed on a11 acre piece of land in Forest Cell, Laroo-Pece division
- [Uganda Condemns US Attack on Venezuela, Citing Violation of International Law](https://megafmug.com/uganda-condemns-us-attack-on-venezuela-citing-violation-of-international-law/) - Agency Uganda, in its capacity as chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), has condemned what it described as an act of aggression by the United States against Venezuela, following military action that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Delivering a statement to the United Nations Security Council on behalf of NAM, Uganda
- [Gov’t to Prioritize Former LRA Combatants in Cattle Restocking Scheme](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-prioritize-former-lra-combatants-in-cattle-restocking-scheme/) - Agency The government, through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has proposed prioritizing the most vulnerable communities in Northern Uganda during the first phase of the upcoming cattle restocking programme. Among those earmarked for consideration are former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) combatants and victims of the more than two-decade-long insurgency that devastated the region.
- [No Internet Switch-Off Planned-UCC](https://megafmug.com/no-internet-switch-off-planned-ucc/) - Agency The government has no plans to switch off the internet before, during, or after the forthcoming elections, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo, has said. Nyombi’s clarification follows widespread public speculation that the government intended to shut down internet services during the election period, similar to what happened during
- [30 Ex-LRA Rebel Fighters Commit Suicide In Three Years](https://megafmug.com/30-ex-lra-rebel-fighters-commit-suicide-in-three-years/) - By Tolit Ivan More than 30 former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel fighters are known to have committed suicide within the past three years as a result of traumatic experiences they went through while still in the bush, according to a report by the War Victims and Children Networking, a community based organization operating in
- [UPDF Launch Investigation Into Alleged Ex-LRA Return to The Bush](https://megafmug.com/updf-launch-investigation-into-alleged-ex-lra-return-to-the-bush/) - By Tolit Ivan The Uganda People’s Defense Force -UPDF have launched investigation into a statement allegedly made by a section of former Lord Resistance Army (LRA) rebel fighters threatening to return to the bush, citing lack of support from the gov’t to re-integrate into the community. In early December last year, a video of a
- [Maduro In Custody at New York Detention Centre](https://megafmug.com/maduro-in-custody-at-new-york-detention-centre/) - BBC News: President Nicolás Maduro is in custody at a New York detention centre after he was captured during US strikes on Venezuela on Saturday. Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, were taken from the capital Caracas to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to face drug trafficking-related charges. He has previously denied
- [NRM Acknowledges Mobilisation Shortfalls As January Elections Near](https://megafmug.com/nrm-acknowledges-mobilisation-shortfalls-as-january-elections-near/) - Agency The Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Richard Todwong, has conceded that the party’s prolonged dominance at the polls has bred complacency and pride among some of its officials, weakening grassroots mobilisation structures across the country. Todwong made the admission on Sunday while addressing members of the NRM Women’s League from
- [Police Warns Ugandans “Abusing” National Flag](https://megafmug.com/police-warns-ugandans-abusing-national-flag/) - By Agency Ugandans using the national flag without authorization risk being arrested and prosecuted for abuse of the national symbol according to Uganda Police Force. The police through its Spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, has echoed the voice of Hellen Seku, the national patriotism coordinator that the national flag is being abused in the ongoing political
- [Police Warns Guns Owners Against Firing Bullets for New Year](https://megafmug.com/police-warns-guns-owners-against-firing-bullets-for-new-year/) - Agency As the world counts hours left to usher in 2026, police have warned its personnel and private fire arm owners against firing bullets as a way of welcoming the New Year. Assistant Commissioner of Police -ACP Kituuma Rusoke, the Police Spokesperson, said sometimes firearms owners get excited and fire in the air causing unnecessary
- [UNEB Issues Strong Warning Against Fraudsters Targeting Examination Centres](https://megafmug.com/uneb-issues-strong-warning-against-fraudsters-targeting-examination-centres/) - By Norbert Mao The Uganda National Examinations Board, UNEB, has issued a strong warning to heads of examination centres and the general public against fraudsters posing as members of the Board’s Security Committee. In a press statement dated 23rd December 2025 and posted on UNEB’s official X page, formerly Twitter, the Board says it has
- [Walk Launches Peace Award For Northern Uganda Artists](https://megafmug.com/walk-launches-peace-award-for-northern-uganda-artists/) - By Tolit Ivan Northern Uganda Creative Arts, under their umbrella body WALK, on Monday launched a new award “Peace Award” aimed at recognizing legendary artists who used music to advocate for peace in Northern Uganda. The Award is slated for January, 1, 2025 at Kaunda grounds in Gulu City with over 200 artists expected to
- [ARLPI Renew Call for Peace As Uganda Enters Election Season](https://megafmug.com/arlpi-renew-call-for-peace-as-uganda-enters-election-season/) - By Norbert Mao As Uganda edges closer to a tense electoral period, religious leaders in the Acholi Sub-region under their umbrella, the Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative, ARLPI have issued a strong appeal for peace, unity, and non-violence, warning that any form of political violence threatens the country’s democracy and social cohesion. Addressing journalists, at
- [“Blame Me for Museveni’s Long Stay in Power” Says Todwong](https://megafmug.com/blame-me-for-musevenis-long-stay-in-power-says-todwong/) - By Tolit Ivan Richard Todwong, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party Secretary General, has told Ugandans to blame him for President Yoweri Museveni's continued stay in power as he (Museveni) seeks his seventh term in office. Mr Museveni is a candidate for the ruling NRM party in the January 2026 elections. His first election win
- [President Museveni Commissions Hoima City Stadium](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-commissions-hoima-city-stadium/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday commissioned the 20,000-seater Hoima City Stadium in the Bunyoro sub-region, declaring it a clear signal of Uganda’s readiness to host major regional, continental, and international sports events.‎ The USD 130 million facility is one of Uganda’s flagship sports infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
- [Kitgum Diocese Denies Rumors Over Janani Luwum’s Grave](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-diocese-denies-rumors-over-janani-luwums-grave/) - Agency The Diocese of Kitgum has dismissed speculation circulating on social media and within local communities that the grave of St Janani Luwum is to be relocated, saying no such plan exists and urging the public to ignore the claims. In a letter dated December 22, the Kitgum Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Willy Olango, said the
- [Pope Leo XIV's Christmas Homily Calls for Hope, Human Dignity and Solidarity](https://megafmug.com/pope-leo-xivs-christmas-homily-calls-for-hope-human-dignity-and-solidarity/) - Agency Pope Leo XIV on Christmas night delivered a deeply reflective homily centered on hope, humility, human dignity, and God’s closeness to humanity, urging believers to look not to power or the heavens, but to the vulnerability of the Christ Child for salvation. Pope Leo XIV presided over the midnight Mass for the Solemnity of
- [Museveni Touts Peace, Improved Incomes In Christmas Message](https://megafmug.com/museveni-touts-peace-improved-incomes-in-christmas-message/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni says Uganda is celebrating this year’s Christmas in an atmosphere of peace and improving household incomes, driven by increased agricultural and industrial production. In his message to Ugandans, especially the young people whom he refers to as Bazzukulu, Museveni said there has been an increase in agricultural and industrial production that
- [Fr. Ssekabira Remanded to Masaka Prison](https://megafmug.com/fr-ssekabira-remanded-to-masaka-prison/) - Agency Masaka Grade I Magistrate Abdullah Kyazze has remanded Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira to Masaka Main Prison until January 22, 2026, following his first court appearance after more than three weeks in military detention. Fr. Ssekabira, 46, curate at Bumangi Parish in Kalangala District and head of charitable programs for vulnerable children, appeared
- [Tunisia Humbled Uganda Cranes 3-1 in AFCON 2026](https://megafmug.com/tunisia-humbled-uganda-cranes-3-1-in-afcon-2026/) - Kawowo Sports: Tunisia humbled Uganda Cranes 3-1 in a rain-laden Group C duel during the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Forward Mohamed Elyes Achouri struck a brace with Ellyes Joris Skhiri adding the other at the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night. Substitute Denis Omedi of APR football club in Rwanda got Uganda Cranes’ consolation on
- [Museveni Insists EU is Backing Opposition to Disrupt Uganda](https://megafmug.com/museveni-insists-eu-is-backing-opposition-to-disrupt-uganda/) - Agency Despite repeated denials by the opposition, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has insisted that some member states of the European Union (EU) are backing sections of Uganda’s political opposition with the intention of destabilising the country. President Museveni specifically accused the National Unity Platform (NUP) and elements within the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) of
- [France Boosts ICC Victims Fund as Pressure Mounts to Finance Reparations](https://megafmug.com/france-boosts-icc-victims-fund-as-pressure-mounts-to-finance-reparations/) - Agency France, a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2000, has made a voluntary contribution of about UGX 634M to the ICC Trust Fund for Victims. The Trust Fund for Victims was created under the Rome Statute, which established the ICC. Its main role is to support victims of crimes that fall under
- [President Museveni Castigates Opposition Politicians for Being Selfish](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-castigate-opposition-politicians-for-being-selfish/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections has castigated the opposition politicians for being selfish and ideologically disoriented. According to the President, the opposition politicians have been advising the electorate to shun government development programs yet for them they don't reject government salaries.
- [Gulu Campaign Violence Suspects Appear In Court](https://megafmug.com/gulu-campaign-violence-suspects-appear-in-court/) - Agency Suspects arrested over the violent incidents that rocked Gulu City during the recent visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu have been charged with offences different from those initially announced by police. On December 18, police announced the arrest of 41 suspects, mostly youths, accused of taking part in acts
- [Fr. Ssekabira Charged With Money Laundering](https://megafmug.com/fr-ssekabira-charged-with-money-laundering/) - Agency The police have formally preferred charges of money laundering against the Masaka-based Catholic priest, shifting focus from earlier military allegations of subversive activities. Documents obtained from the Masaka East Regional Police Headquarters indicate charges of money-launduering with sanctions approved today, on December 23rd. The charge sheet says Fr. Ssekabira and others still at large
- [North Kyoga Police Issue Festive Season Security Guidelines](https://megafmug.com/north-kyoga-police-issue-festive-season-security-guidelines/) - By Norbert Mao The Uganda Police Force in the North Kyoga Region has issued a comprehensive festive season security message, assuring the public of safety as Christmas and the New Year approach. A statement made to the journalists, the North Kyoga Territorial Command emphasized that all security agencies are on heightened alert to ensure peaceful
- [Acholi's First Magazine Launches, Focuses on Culture and Tradition](https://megafmug.com/acholis-first-magazine-launches-focuses-on-culture-and-tradition/) - Agency Kitgum has witnessed the launch of the first-ever Acholi language magazine, “Bokolok Magazine”, which translates to Conversation. The publication seeks to promote and revive Acholi culture and tradition. Speaking at the launch held at Bomah Hotel Limited, Rufina Atyeirwot Tolit, the CEO of Bokolok Magazine, said the idea for the magazine was inspired by
- [Govt Injects UGX 1Bn to Support Northern Uganda Creative Arts](https://megafmug.com/govt-injects-ugx-1b-to-support-northern-uganda-creative-arts/) - Agency The government, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, has injected UGX1Bn into the Northern Uganda Arts and Creative Industry. The revolving fund was recently handed over to the Walk Arts Creative Foundation to support asset financing, music production, and commercial agriculture for artists and other creatives in the region. The Foundation’s
- [Nwoya Man Arrested for Violating Computer Misuse Act](https://megafmug.com/nwoya-man-arrested-for-violating-computer-misuse-act/) - By Omony Denis Police in Nwoya District have arrested a man accused of sharing a nude photograph of his wife, female LCV councilor at Nwoya district local government council, on social media which violates Section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act, an incident link to Gender Based Violence The suspect, Denis Oyet, was arrested on
- [Archbishop Wokorach Calls for Hope, Peace Ahead of Christmas](https://megafmug.com/archbishop-wokorach-calls-for-hope-peace-ahead-of-christmas/) - By Norbert Mao The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, His Grace, the Most Reverend Raphael P'Mony Wokorach, has called on Christians and the wider Ugandan community to embrace hope, peace, joy and love as the key pillars of this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations, especially as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. The
- [Uganda Prisons Declare Standby Class One Ahead of 2026 Elections](https://megafmug.com/uganda-prisons-declare-standby-class-one-ahead-of-2026-elections/) - Agency The Uganda Prisons Service has declared a Standby Class One period for all its staff, effective from December 15, 2025 to February 15, 2026, as part of heightened security preparations ahead of the festive season and the forthcoming general elections. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner General of Prisons Dr. Johnson
- [President Museveni Meets NRM Youth From Northern Uganda](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-meets-nrm-youth-from-northern-uganda/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth leaders in Northern Uganda to focus their mobilisation on peace, prosperity, health and skills development While meeting the group which was led by Hamson Denis Obua, NRM Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda and Government Chief Whip, at his Kisozi farm, the
- [FUFA Adjust January Transfer Window to February](https://megafmug.com/fufa-adjust-january-transfer-window-to-february/) - By Tolit Ivan The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has adjusted the January Transfer window in Uganda for 2025/2026 to February 2026. According to FUFA , the adjustment from the previous known secondary window (January of ever year) was made due to Uganda's participation in the CHAN 2024 and the African Cup of Nations
- [President Museveni Pledges SHS85Bn Revolving Fund For Salon Operators](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-pledges-shs85bn-revolving-fund-for-salon-operators/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised to support salon operators across the country with a revolving fund of Shs85 billion to boost their businesses. He made the commitment on Sunday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds while officiating at the launch of the Federation of Uganda Salon Operators and Beauty Professionals. President Museveni congratulated salon operators
- [UPDF Clean Gulu City Ahead of 45thTarehe Sita Celebrations](https://megafmug.com/updf-clean-gulu-city-ahead-of-45thtarehe-sita-celebrations/) - By Tolit Ivan The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 4th Division Infantry has today launched officially launched a series of activities in West Acholi and West Nile sub regions as part of events commemorating the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary. Tarehe Sita, commemorated annually on February 6, is a symbolic day celebrating the birth of the
- [Mao Hints at Opposition Figures Serving in Next Government](https://megafmug.com/mao-hints-at-opposition-figures-serving-in-next-government/) - Agency The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has hinted at the possibility of members of opposition parties serving as ministers in the next government. The Democratic Party (DP) president, also the parliamentary candidate in Gulu City, said the next administration would be a mixed government, using the Kiswahili word muchanganyiko to emphasise
- [Aruu Candidate Petitions EC Over Alleged Bias](https://megafmug.com/aruu-candidate-petitions-ec-over-alleged-bias/) - Agency Independent parliamentary candidate, Samuel Odonga-Otto, has petitioned the Electoral Commission complaining against some of its officials. He says five sub-county supervisors in Aruu County are biased and trying to influence the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to the petition, the supervisors met at Puranga Town Council sometime between 10th and 18th November at a meeting
- [FDC’s Nandala Mafabi Receives Hostile Reception in Rukungiri](https://megafmug.com/fdcs-nandala-mafabi-receives-hostile-reception-in-rukungiri/) - Agency Drama unfolded in Rukungiri District on Friday afternoon when Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nandala Mafabi received a hostile reception from residents, who accused him of suffocating the party’s progress and playing a role in the arrest of Colonel Dr Kizza Besigye. Besigye was arrested on November 16, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya,
- [“Nobody will Create Chaos Here,” President Museveni Warns](https://megafmug.com/nobody-will-create-chaos-here-president-museveni-warns/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured that nobody will create chaos in Uganda because the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has all the necessary infrastructure to ensure peace in the country. The President explained that many of the problems in Africa are caused by parasite groups backed by foreigners who are trying to create
- [UHRC Warns Security Agencies Against Concealing Vehicle Plates](https://megafmug.com/uhrc-warns-security-agencies-against-concealing-vehicle-plates/) - Agency The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has warned security agencies not to cover vehicle number plates or hide name tags during the campaigns. She says these actions reduce openness and make people lose trust. Wangadya spoke during a human rights meeting with top commanders from the Kampala Metropolitan Police
- [Police to Intervene to Keep Order Regardless of Accusations of Bias, Brutality - Operations Chief](https://megafmug.com/police-to-intervene-to-keep-order-regardless-of-accusations-of-bias-brutality-operations-chief/) - Agency As Uganda braces for its high-stakes general elections on January 15, 2026, the Uganda Police Force has issued a stern warning that flouting electoral guidelines and engaging in hate speech could ignite widespread clashes. Assistant Inspector of Police (AIGP) Frank Mwesigwa, the Force's Operations Commander, delivered the tough message at the National Peace Conference
- [DP Demands Justice for Victims of Saturday Violence in Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/dp-demands-justice-for-victims-of-saturday-violence-in-gulu-city/) - By Micheal Ojok The Democratic Party (DP) has demanded for expeditious investigations and arrest of people implicated in orchestrating chaos that unfolded in Gulu City on Saturday during the visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu to canvas for votes to unseat President Yoweri Museveni. Reports indicate that security personnel, alongside
- [Mapenduzi Denies Mobilising Goons To Cause Chaos in Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/mapenduzi-denies-mobilising-goons-to-cause-chaos-in-gulu-city/) - By Norbert Mao The Member of Parliament for Bardege-Layibi Division, Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has come out strongly to defend his name and reputation following widespread allegations linking him to a group of youth (Aguu) who have been accused of instigating chaos that marred the campaign visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi
- [Gulu Student’s Death Not Link To Violence During Kyagulanyi’s Gulu Visit-Police](https://megafmug.com/gulu-students-death-not-link-to-violence-during-kyagulanyis-gulu-visit-police/) - Editorial Uganda Police Force has dismissed claims by section of opposition politicians linking the death of a 16year old student to violent confrontation and intimidation that marred the campaign visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine in Gulu City on Saturday. Otim Leon Joshua (16), a resident of
- [Land Commission Moves To Districts To Protect Government Land](https://megafmug.com/land-commission-moves-to-districts-to-protect-government-land/) - Agency The Uganda Land Commission has begun sensitising the civil servants and other leaders about the need to protect government land from encroachment and land grabbers. The campaign, being conducted in phases, has started in sixteen (16) cities and municipalities of Jinja, Kampala, Mbarara, Mbale, Gulu, Arua, Soroti, Lira, Tororo Municipality, Mubende Municipality, Fortportal, Hoima
- [Kyagulanyi Accuses Security Forces of Sabotaging NUP Campaigns](https://megafmug.com/kyagulanyi-accuses-security-forces-of-sabotaging-nup-campaigns/) - Agency Robert Kyagulanyi, the presidential candidate for the National Unity Platform (NUP), has accused the police, military, and prisons authorities of deliberately sabotaging his campaign in northern Uganda, describing their actions as illegal, partisan, and a direct attack on Uganda’s electoral process. The latest confrontation unfolded in Gulu over the weekend, where Kyagulanyi and his
- [UPDF Regrets Gulu City Fracas but Blames Kyagulanyi for Defiance](https://megafmug.com/updf-regrets-gulu-city-fracas-but-blames-kyagulanyi-for-defiance/) - AGENCY The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has acknowledged that the chaos that unfolded in Gulu City during the visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was “regrettable,” but maintains that the incident resulted from what they described as the candidate’s defiance of an agreed campaign route. Speaking to Mega FM
- [Acholi Religious Leaders Condemn Violence During Kyagulanyi’s Gulu Visit](https://megafmug.com/acholi-religious-leaders-condemn-violence-during-kyagulanyis-gulu-visit/) - Agency A section of Religious leaders in the Acholi Sub-region has condemned the violence and intimidation that marred the campaign visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu in Gulu City, saying the actions reflect a deeply uneven political environment ahead of the 2026 general elections. Their concerns follow chaotic scenes on
- [EC Condemns Violence During Kyagulanyi’s Gulu Visit](https://megafmug.com/ec-condemns-violence-during-kyagulanyis-gulu-visit/) - Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, in a press statement on Sunday evening, condemned the violent confrontation against has condemned the violence and intimidation that marred the campaign visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu in Gulu City. Their concerns follow chaotic scenes on Saturday when groups of
- [Police Condemn Violence in Gulu, Launch Investigation into NUP Rally Clash](https://megafmug.com/police-condemn-violence-in-gulu-launch-investigation-into-nup-rally-clash/) - Agency The Uganda Police Force has expressed regret over the weekend clash in Gulu between National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters and security forces during Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s campaign rally. Addressing journalists at Naguru Police Headquarters, Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke described the incident as “regrettable, undesirable, and unfortunate” and announced that a general inquiry
- [Robert Kyagulanyi Promises Democratic Reset for Uganda](https://megafmug.com/robert-kyagulanyi-promises-democratic-reset-for-uganda/) - Agency The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has renewed his pledge to end Uganda’s era of extended rule by a single leader, saying a government under his watch would restore what he called real democracy. Addressing supporters at Opit Primary School playground in Opit Town Council, Omoro District, on Thursday, Kyagulanyi
- [Over 1,000 Wildlife Offenders Convicted In Last Three Financial Years](https://megafmug.com/over-1000-wildlife-offenders-convicted-in-last-three-financial-years/) - By Omony Denis A total of 1,228 wildlife offenders arrested from Murchison Falls National Park between the financial years 2021/2022 and 2023/2024 have been convicted by courts for various wildlife-related crimes. They include 313 in the financial year 2021/2022, 399 in the financial year 2022/2023 and 516 in the financial 2023/2024. Data further showed that
- [Acholi Agenda First”: Opposition Trio Unite for Issue-based Campaigns](https://megafmug.com/acholi-agenda-first-opposition-trio-unite-for-issue-based-campaigns/) - Agency Three prominent opposition politicians in the Acholi Sub-region have launched what they describe as a coordinated, community-driven campaign centered on advancing the “Acholi Agenda” rather than partisan allegiance ahead of the 2026 general elections. Kilak South MP Gilbert Olanya, former Gulu Municipality legislator Lyandro Komakech, and former Aruu County MP Samuel Odonga Otto have
- [Lira University Student Killed In Suspected Mob Attack](https://megafmug.com/lira-university-student-killed-in-suspected-mob-attack/) - By Morbert Mao The Territorial Police in Lira District are investigating a shocking case of mob justice that has left a student of Lira University dead. The incident, reported early on the morning of December 3rd, occurred in Ayito Village in Awiodyek Sub-county. According to preliminary police findings, two men were discovered by the roadside
- [Gulu District Gets New Prisons Commander](https://megafmug.com/gulu-district-gets-new-prisons-commander/) - By Norbert Mao The Uganda Prisons Service has announced a new round of postings and transfers affecting senior officers across the country, with Gulu District receiving a major leadership boost. According to a press release dated 2nd December 2025, and posted on the official Uganda Prisons Service X page, the new appointments are part of
- [UVA Condemns Mass Poisoning of Stray Dogs in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/uva-condemns-mass-poisoning-of-stray-dogs-in-amuru/) - By Norbert Mao The Uganda Veterinary Association, a member organization that brings together all veterinarians in Uganda, has condemned the mass poisoning of stray dogs by local authorities in Amuru district saying it’s a significant animal cruelty issue. Last week, the district authority ordered for the mass poisoning of stray dogs following the death of
- [Acholi Sub-region Registers 1,600 New HIV Infections in 2024](https://megafmug.com/acholi-sub-region-registers-1600-new-hiv-infections/) - By Ojok Michael A total of 1,670 people, aged 15 to 49, in Acholi sub region contracted HIV/AIDS in 2024, according to data released by the Uganda Aids Commission. The date was released as Uganda marked World AIDS Day 2025 with a decline in HIV prevalence from 18% in the 1980s to 4.9%, and regional
- [Heightened Security Deployment in Acholi Ahead of Kyagulanyi Rallies](https://megafmug.com/heightened-security-deployment-in-acholi-ahead-of-kyagulanyi-rallies/) - By Tolit Ivan There is heightened security deployment in districts in West Acholi Sub-region ahead of the arrival of the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi to drum up support to unseat President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming general election, which is officially scheduled for Jan, 15, 2026. Kyagulanyi is expected to begin
- [5,746 SPCs Recruited From North Kyoga Region](https://megafmug.com/5746-spcs-recruited-from-north-kyoga-region/) - By Norbert Mao The Territorial Command of the North Kyoga Region has officially released the comprehensive list of successful applicants who will serve as Election Special Police Constables in the forthcoming national elections. The lists have been pinned on District Recruitment Notice Boards across all districts and city divisions within the region. All candidates are
- [Financial Institutions Urged to Prioritize Supporting Women Businesses](https://megafmug.com/financial-institutions-urged-to-prioritize-supporting-women-businesses/) - Agency Financial institutions have been urged to prioritize supporting women in business, “because they are backbone of economic and social progress.” Elizabeth Mwerinde, Head of Commercial Banking at Ecobank, made this call why while speaking at the 12th Annual Women in Business Achievers Awards and Gala Dinner held in Kampala. Mwerinde noted that women have
- [President Museveni Cautions Leaders Against Denying Youth PDM Funds Over Land](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-cautions-leaders-against-denying-youth-pdm-funds-over-land/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed Parish Development Model (PDM) officials across the country to stop denying youth access to PDM funds over claims that they lack land, insisting that the viability of youth projects, not land ownership, should be the basis for approval. The President who was accompanied by the First Lady and
- [IGP Warns Police Will Use Proportionate Force to Enforce Electoral Guidelines](https://megafmug.com/igp-warns-police-will-use-proportionate-force-to-enforce-electoral-guidelines/) - Agency The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has warned that the police will employ proportionate force to enforce compliance with electoral guidelines, following alleged repeated breaches by the National Unity Platform (NUP), including unauthorized processions and assaults on law enforcement officers. The presidential campaigns, which began on September 29, initially proceeded peacefully in several
- [Traffic Flow Resumes on Kamdini-Karuma Road](https://megafmug.com/traffic-flow-resumes-on-kamdini-karuma-road/) - By Michaël Ojok & Agency Traffic flow has resumed on the Kamdini-Karuma section after emergency repairs following a road collapse caused by heavy rains. Last month, The Ministry of Works and Transport suspended traffic on the road after a damage to a section due to the heavy rains. During the closure, motorists were advised to
- [NRM Bans Flagbearers from Leading Parish Mobilisation Meetings for Museveni](https://megafmug.com/nrm-bans-flagbearers-from-leading-parish-mobilisation-meetings-for-museveni/) - Agency The National Resistance Movement has banned the flagbearers from leading parish mobilisation meetings for campaigns of President Yoweri Museveni.‎‎‎‎ The National Resistance Movement intends to deploy leaders from the Central Executive Committee, Secretariat and District Executive Committee to hunt for votes for President Yoweri Museveni at parish level. The leaders will hold parish meetings
- [Kony Trial Can Only Begin After Arrest despite Recent Landmark Ruling-ICC](https://megafmug.com/kony-trial-can-only-begin-after-arrest-despite-recent-landmark-ruling-icc/) - Agency The long-awaited trial of Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony can only proceed if he is arrested or surrenders, the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has reiterated. Kony, wanted since 2005, remains the Court’s longest-standing fugitive. He has eluded capture for more than three decades, prompting the Court
- [Lubangakene Pulls Out of Laroo-Pece Parliamentary Race](https://megafmug.com/lubangakene-pulls-out-of-laroo-pece-parliamentary-race/) - By Tolit Ivan Caesar Lubangakene, an Independent candidate for the Laroo-Pece Division Parliamentary seat in Gulu City, has unexpectedly withdrawn from the race. In his withdrawal letter to the Electoral Commission (EC) Lubangakene cited personal reasons for his withdrawal from the race. Michael Jjjuko, the Gulu City Returning Officer, confirmed the development. His withdrawal now
- [Mao Breaks Silence on Return To Local Politics](https://megafmug.com/mao-breaks-silence-on-return-to-local-politics/) - By Norbert Mao Norbert Mao, the Democratic Party (DP) President General, has finally broken his silence on his surprise pursuit to return to parliament claiming President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta, the chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement Party (NRM), is the architect of his unexpected return to local political journey. Mao, who is also the
- [November 1st Attackers on Military Installations Remanded](https://megafmug.com/november-1st-attackers-on-military-installations-remanded/) - Agency The chief magistrate's court in Kasese has remanded 84 suspects who on November 1st attacked military installations to Mubukaa Government Prisons until December and 23rd, 2025. The 84 are charged with treason, terrorism, murder, attempted murder, terrorism financing, and aggravated robbery. The suspects are implicated in a series of violent attacks on security installations
- [Refugee Community Schools Get Support Worth UGX 800M](https://megafmug.com/refugee-community-schools-get-support-worth-ugx-800m/) - By Michael Ojok Windle Trust International, an international organization in partnership with Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, a Christian denomination yesterday commissioned infrastructure development worth UGX 800M in two community primary schools in refugee settlement camps in West Nile sub region. Under a partnership signed on April, 1 2025, 2 blocks
- [NIRA Urges Parents to Prioritise Early Child Registration](https://megafmug.com/nira-urges-parents-to-prioritise-early-child-registration/) - Agency The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has renewed its call to parents and guardians to prioritise early registration of children, warning that delays in securing legal identity expose youngsters to long-term social and economic disadvantages. NIRA Registrar Claire Olama described early registration as “the first and most fundamental step in protecting a child’s
- [UVA Draw 1,000 Farmers to Gulu for Regional Engagement](https://megafmug.com/uva-draw-1000-farmers-to-gulu-for-regional-engagement/) - By Norbert Mao More than one thousand local farmers from across the Acholi sub-region have today converged in Gulu City for the 2025 Farmers Engagement event. The two-day event, running from the 25th to the 26th of November, is being hosted at the Gulu Logistics Hub and organized by the Uganda Veterinary Association together with
- [10th Child Commits Suicide in Acholi](https://megafmug.com/10th-child-commits-suicide-in-acholi/) - By Tolit Ivan A12 year boy has committed suicide under unclear circumstances in Barolam Cell, Acet Town Council, Omoro District bringing to 10 children to have committed suicide in Acholi sub region since this year began. Erick Ojok’s body was discovered on Monday morning at around 7am dangling on a tree about 500 meters from
- [Businessman Remanded Over Alleged Trespass on Church Land In Omoro](https://megafmug.com/businessman-remanded-over-alleged-trespass-on-church-land-in-omoro/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency Peter Abola, a 54-year-old businessman, has been remanded by the Grade One Magistrates Court in Gulu city over allegations of violently trespassing on land belonging to the Northern Uganda Diocese in Omoro District. Abola appeared on Monday afternoon before Bonny Akol, the Grade One Magistrate of Omoro, for plea taking.
- [Omoro RDC Warns Public Against Fake Police Recruitment Fraudsters](https://megafmug.com/omoro-rdc-warns-public-against-fake-police-recruitment-fraudsters/) - By Norbert Mao The Resident District Commissioner, RDC of Omoro District, Okot Emmanuel, has issued a strong warning to the public following rising cases of conmen posing as officials in charge of the ongoing Uganda Police Force special recruitment exercise. According to RDC Okot, the police are investigating several fraudsters who have been making phone
- [MTN Launches Initiative To Empower Women in Digital Space](https://megafmug.com/mtn-launches-initiative-to-empower-women-in-digital-space/) - By Tolit Ivan MTN Uganda, the Country’s leading Telecommunications Company has launched the second phase of an initiative dubbed ‘’Advancing Women Entrepreneur (AWE)’’ to empower women in technology to boost their economic growth. AWE Program is MTN Uganda’s flagship initiative dedicated to empowering women-owned businesses and fostering inclusive economic growth. Launched in October 2023, in
- [First Lady Janet Museveni Receives International Women Icon Award  ](https://megafmug.com/first-lady-janet-museveni-receives-international-women-icon-award/) - Edtitorial The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, has been honoured with the prestigious International Women Icon Award 2025 from Binary University Malaysia. Speaking at the ceremony held on Sunday at State House, Entebbe, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni congratulated the First Lady on the milestone, noting that she deserved
- [Nwoya Records Over 80,000 Malaria Cases in 10Months](https://megafmug.com/nwoya-records-over-80000-malaria-cases-in-10months/) - By Omony Denis Nwoya District health department has recorded 84, 767 cases of malaria in the last 10 months according to a report from the district health department. The district recorded the cases from January to October this year. According to the report, Koch Goma Sub-county registered the highest number at 14,494 cases with a
- [WFP Ends Secondary School Feeding Program in Karamoja](https://megafmug.com/wfp-ends-secondary-school-feeding-program-in-karamoja/) - Agency The UN World Food Program (WFP) has ended food support to all secondary schools in the Karamoja Sub-region. WFP has been providing food ratios covering breakfast and lunch for all students in the secondary and primary schools in Karamoja to boost attendance and health of the learners. WFP has been funding school feeding programmes
- [Works Engineers Commence Work on Kamdini- Karuma Bridge](https://megafmug.com/works-engineers-commence-work-on-kamdini-karuma-bridge/) - Agency The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has commenced repairs on a damaged section of the bridge connecting Kamdini to Karuma. The repairs along the Kampala-Gulu highway started with a diversion over the river to allow traffic flow. Nora Bridge- linking Oyam and Nwoya districts closed after water levels rose above the culverts, forcing
- [32 NUP Supporters Arrested In Arua City](https://megafmug.com/32-nup-supporters-arrested-in-arua-city/) - By Omony Denis Police in Arua on Wednesday arrested 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters accused of vandalism during the presidential campaigns of the party presidential candidate Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi in Arua city. The suspects, currently detained at Arua Central Division Police Station, were apprehended for allegedly pelting stones at police officers and damaging the
- [President Museveni Recognised At CAF Awards 2025 in Morocco](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-recognised-at-caf-awards-2025-in-morocco/) - Kawowo Sports: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President’s Outstanding Achievement Award has been bestowed upon the Presidents of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to African football. Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, Kenya’s President William Ruto and Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan were honored during the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony in
- [President Museveni Returns To Former Battlefield](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-returns-to-former-battlefield/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM Presidential flag bearer, has said the transformation of the Musita–Mayuge–Namayingo–Lumino–Busia road is a powerful reminder of how far the country has come; from the days of conflict to the stability being enjoyed today. Addressing supporters during a campaign rally at Namayingo Primary School Grounds in Namayingo District on
- [Morocco, the Atlas Lions, Roar Past Uganda Cranes Friendly Match](https://megafmug.com/morocco-the-atlas-lions-roar-past-uganda-cranes-friendly-match/) - By Norbert Mao Morocco branded the Atlas Lions delivered a commanding performance last night, thumping the Uganda Cranes 4–0 in an international friendly that left no doubt about their dominance on the pitch. The Atlas Lions wasted little time asserting control, moving the ball with confidence and their early pressure paid off, with Morocco striking
- [Korea Donates Rice Worth UGX 10B for Refugees](https://megafmug.com/korea-donates-rice-worth-ugx-10b-for-refugees/) - Tolit Ivan & Agency The Korean government has donated 2,544 metric tons of rice worth Shillings 10.5 billion to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support food-insecure refugees and school children in Uganda. The relief food was officially handed over to WFP in the presence of Ugandan government officials on Wednesday by the
- [President Museveni Pardons 143 Prisoners](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-pardons-143-prisoners/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pardoned at least 143 prisoners in line with the constitutional powers vested in him. In a November 13, 2025, letter to the Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka forwarded the statutory instrument of pardon on behalf of the President. According to the Prisons Spokesperson,
- [Museveni Warns Against Vote Rigging](https://megafmug.com/museveni-warns-against-vote-rigging/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has challenged his supporters to desist from vote rigging, emphasizing that the practice is a criminal act punishable by imprisonment. He issued the warning while addressing supporters at the former cotton ginnery grounds in Kaliro district. The remarks came in response to congregants who accused the National Resistance Movement (NRM) electoral
- [Besigye Marks A Year in Prison, PFF Declare Prayer Week](https://megafmug.com/besigye-marks-a-year-in-prison-pff-declare-prayer-week/) - Agency The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has commemorated one year since the arrest of Dr. Kizza Besigye and announced a week of prayer for all political prisoners in Uganda. Besigye was arrested on November 16, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, alongside his aide, Obeid Lutale, and was later transferred to Luzira Maximum Security Prison in
- [Mafabi Offers Equal Pay for all Teachers](https://megafmug.com/mafabi-offers-equal-pay-for-all-teachers/) - Agency Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has vowed to end the salary disparity between science and arts teachers, saying it is affecting education quality as some of art teachers have lost morale for work. The NRM government took a decision to increase salaries of science teachers and maintained for arts and
- [Gulu University Launches Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign](https://megafmug.com/gulu-university-launches-anti-sexual-harassment-campaign/) - By Norbert Mao Gulu University has officially launched its 2025 Anti-Sexual Harassment Awareness Campaign as part of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The launch on Thursday took place in the University Main Hall and attracted students, lecturers, administrators, government representatives, and development partners. The event focused on raising awareness about the
- [President Museveni Rallies NRM Leaders To Guard Against Opposition Lies](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-rallies-nrm-leaders-to-guard-against-opposition-lies/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Bugisu sub-region to remain steadfast, reject what he described as lies and distortions from opposition politicians, and instead champion government priorities of wealth creation, industrialization, and value addition. Speaking to 17,725 NRM leaders gathered at Mbale Secondary School grounds on Sunday,
- [Col Nakalema Reassures Investors of Uganda’s commitment To Support and Protect Their Investment](https://megafmug.com/col-nakalema-reassures-investors-of-ugandas-commitment-to-support-and-protect-their-investment/) - Editorial The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has reassured investors of Uganda’s commitment to supporting and protecting their investments in the East African country. Col. Nakalema made the remarks on Saturday while meeting with the members of the Netherlands - Uganda Trade and Investment Platform (NUTIP) at SHIPU
- [Pader Man Commits Suicide After Losing UGX 1.2M To Thieves](https://megafmug.com/pader-man-commits-suicide-after-losing-ugx-1-2m-to-thieves/) - By Tolit Ivan A25year old man committed suicide on Tuesday in Pajule Town Council in Pader District after losing UGX 1.2M and a mobile phone to unknown thieves. Simon Okello‘s body was, at around 2pm, found dangling inside his grass thatched hut by a relative who went to check on him. It is alleged that
- [Opponents Say They Are “Not Afraid” of Mao's Return](https://megafmug.com/opponents-say-they-are-not-afraid-of-maos-return/) - Agency As campaigns heat up ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections, candidates contesting the Pece-Laroo Division parliamentary seat in Gulu City insist they are not intimidated by the return of Democratic Party (DP) president Norbert Mao. Mao, who surprised many after being nominated as the DP candidate, made a quiet political return to local politics
- [RDCs To Get UGX9M Per Month](https://megafmug.com/rdcs-to-get-ugx9m-per-month/) - Editorial The government has moved to enhance the pay rise of the Resident District Commissioners to 9 million shillings from the current 2.2 million shillings. Uganda currently has a total of 146 Residents District Commissioners, 163 Deputies and about 300 of their Assistants serving across the various districts, municipalities and the cities. The Resident District
- [Gov’t To Hire 7000 Workers, Launches New Recruitment Drive](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-hire-7000-workers-launches-new-recruitment-drive/) - Agency The Ministry of Public Service plans to hire close to seven thousand (6,853) government workers across 130 government agencies, ministries, and local governments. The ministry has allocated over 124 billion shillings in salaries. The Minister of Public Service, Muluri Mukasa, told journalists in Kampala that the recruitments will be for Mulago National Referral Hospital,
- [Another Toddler Crushed To Death Under Vehicle In Pader](https://megafmug.com/another-toddler-crushed-to-death-under-vehicle-in-pader/) - By Tolit Ivan Police in Pader district are investigating circumstances under which a toddler was crushed to death under a vehicle in Pajule Town Council. The deceased identified as Kakanyero Harris, aged one year and two months, was crushed to death on Tuesday evening at around 4pm by motor vehicle Reg. No UBB382W Mitsubishi Fuso
- [Lango Paramount Chief to Be Laid to Rest on November 22](https://megafmug.com/lango-paramount-chief-to-be-laid-to-rest-on-november-22/) - Editorial The former Paramount Chief (Won-Nyaci) of Lango, Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii, will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 22, 2025 — ten days from today. The Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF) leader, who passed away on Monday, November 10, at Lira University Teaching Hospital, will be buried at his ancestral home in Teboke, Maruzi
- [Dr. Langoya of Lacor Hospital Wins Award](https://megafmug.com/dr-langoya-of-lacor-hospital-wins-award/) - By Omony Denis Dr. Dan Oriba Langoya of St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor has been recognized by the Uganda Medical Association as the Young Doctor of the Year for his transformative work in managing Acute Kidney Injury in northern Uganda. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden and sometimes temporary loss of kidney function, where the
- [Blue Zone Win CCU Football Tournament](https://megafmug.com/blue-zone-win-ccu-football-tournament/) - By Norbert Mao Blue Zone were on Monday crowned the champions of the 2025 Child Care Uganda (CCU) Mental Health Soccer Tournament, a community-based sports event that uses football to raise awareness about mental health among the youth after edging CCU team 2-0 in the finals played from the 4th division playgrounds. Blue Zone walked
- [Health Ministry Directs Hospitals to Conduct Community Barazas Every Six Months](https://megafmug.com/health-ministry-directs-hospitals-to-conduct-community-barazas-every-six-months/) - Agency The Ministry of Health (MoH) has instructed health facilities across the country to hold community barazas every six months. A community baraza is a public meeting where authorities, officials, and the public converge to discuss service delivery, demand accountability, and forge a way forward. The directive applies to National, Regional Referral, General hospitals, and
- [UACE Exams Begin Amid Rain Disruptions, Distribution Delays](https://megafmug.com/uace-exams-begin-amid-rain-disruptions-distribution-delays/) - Agency Flooded roads, delayed deliveries, and morning downpours disrupted the opening day of the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations across several regions of Uganda. A heavy downpour that began before midnight and continued until around 7am. disrupted transport and access to examination centres across the West Nile region. Flooded roads in the
- [EC Urges Candidates to Uphold Guidelines as Parliamentary, LC5 Campaigns Begin](https://megafmug.com/ec-urges-candidates-to-uphold-guidelines-as-parliamentary-lc5-campaigns-begin/) - Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) has appealed to all candidates contesting for Parliamentary and LC5 Chairperson seats to strictly adhere to the campaign guidelines as official campaigns commence today, November 10, 2025. According to the Electoral Commission roadmap, the campaign period will run from November 10, 2025, to January 13, 2026, ahead of the general
- [Lango Paramount Chief Yosam Odur EbiI Dies at 99](https://megafmug.com/lango-paramount-chief-yosam-odur-ebii-dies-at-99/) - Agency The Paramount Chief of Lango (Won Nyaci) under the Lango Cultural Foundation, Yosam Odur Ebii, has died at the age of 99. He passed away on Monday morning at Lira University Teaching Hospital, where he had been admitted for nearly a week. Jacob Ocen, spokesperson for the Lango Cultural Foundation, confirmed the news, saying:
- [Police Arrest 25 Suspected Criminal Gangstars In Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/police-arrest-25-suspected-criminal-gangstars-in-gulu-city/) - By Norbert Mao The Police in Gulu City have arrested 25 suspects following a disruptive night operation targeting criminal networks operating within the city center. The operation by the Gulu Central Business Policing Division on Thursday night was aimed at dismantling gangs accused of terrorizing residents, particularly during night hours. Aswa West Region Police Public
- [Muntu Urges Acholi to Use Their Land Wisely, Condemns Corruption](https://megafmug.com/muntu-urges-acholi-to-use-their-land-wisely-condemns-corruption/) - By Norbert Mao The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Rtd Maj. Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu has urged the people of the Acholi region to use their vast land wisely to spur development. He advised that the opportunity of vast land in Acholi may not last forever as Uganda’s population continues to grow rapidly.
- [Gen. Muntu To Prioritise Education, Health, and Agriculture](https://megafmug.com/gen-muntu-to-prioritise-education-health-and-agriculture/) - By Norbert Mao The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, General Mugisha Muntu, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a new Uganda founded on the pillars of education, health, and agriculture, which he described as the engines of sustainable national development. Addressing journalists on Thursday November, 6, 2025 at the Northern Uganda Media Club
- [Paul Put Extends Stay With Uganda Cranes](https://megafmug.com/paul-put-extends-stay-with-uganda-cranes/) - Kawowo: Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Joseph Put has committed his future by signing a new contract to steer the team for the next two and half years. Put signed his first contract with FUFA back in November 2023 and has since helped to transform the team. This includes guiding the Uganda Cranes back to
- [ICC Confirms War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity Against Kony](https://megafmug.com/icc-confirms-war-crimes-crimes-against-humanity-against-kony/) - Agency The International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Uganda’s fugitive LRA leader, Joseph Kony, in absentia. He faces 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, torture, enslavement, and sexual slavery, allegedly committed between July 2002 and December 2005 in northern Uganda.
- [UPDF To Recruit LDU's in Rwenzori After Weekend Attack](https://megafmug.com/updf-to-recruit-ldus-in-rwenzori-after-weekend-attack/) - Agency The Uganda People's Defence Forces-UPDF says it is to recruit youth in the districts of the Rwenzori region for deployment as Local Defence Units (LDUs). The deployment of the LDUs is part of the response to the threat by the ADF and other insurgents in the region. Col. Henry Obo, deputy director of defence
- [Hold Corrupt Civil Servants Accountable - Museveni Tells LCs](https://megafmug.com/hold-corrupt-civil-servants-accountable-museveni-tells-lcs/) - Agency The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has urged Local Council (LC) leaders to actively hold corrupt civil servants accountable and monitor government programs. In 2021, the Inspectorate of Government said corruption is one of the major obstacles that are undermines Uganda’s social and economic development. It noted that although substantial
- [UPDF Starts Recruitment Exercise Of Youth Across The Country](https://megafmug.com/updf-starts-recruitment-exercise-of-youth-across-the-country/) - Editorial Uganda People's Defence Forces-UPDF, has on Wednesday started recruiting youths from all the districts across the country including districts in Acholi sub region. For Gulu city, Omoro and Gulu districts, the recruitment exercise took place today at Pece stadium in Gulu city and the target is 117 recruits and for Nwoya and Amuru districts,
- [Three Die, Two Injured In Kampala-Gulu Road Crash](https://megafmug.com/three-die-two-injured-in-kampala-gulu-road-crash/) - By Omony Denis Three people have died while two others have been injured in a grisly road accident that occurred at 3:00am on Friday just half a kilometer away from Karuma checkpoint on the Gulu-Kampala highway. Ongom David Mudong, the Aswa West Police Public Relations Officer in a statement said that a vehicle registration number
- [Gulu University Launches Online Learning to Accommodate Distant Students](https://megafmug.com/gulu-university-launches-online-learning-to-accommodate-distant-students/) - Agenyc Gulu University will, in the 2025/2026 start conducting online studies under their Open Distance Electronic and Lifelong Learning-ODELL. The ODELL program is part of an ambitious expansion plan by the University, aimed at meeting rising demand for higher education in Northern Uganda and beyond. James Onono, the Communication Officer of Gulu University, said that
- [Court Dismisses Besigye, Lutale Bail Application](https://megafmug.com/court-dismisses-besigye-lutale-bail-application/) - Agency The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by former presidential candidate Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale. Delivering the ruling, Justice Emmanuel Baguma held that the remand period began on 21st February 2025, when the applicants were formally charged and remanded by the Nakawa Chief
- [Presidential Aspirants to Submit Signatures Two Weeks Before Nomination](https://megafmug.com/presidential-aspirants-to-submit-signatures-two-weeks-before-nomination/) - Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) has directed all presidential aspirants to submit 100 signatures of voters seconding their nomination within two weeks before nomination day. Addressing journalists about adjustments to various election nomination positions, Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, announced that presidential aspirants can start picking nomination forms next week and will
- [Court Asked to Nullify Gen. Ali’s Candidacy on Medical Grounds](https://megafmug.com/court-asked-to-nullify-gen-alis-candidacy-on-medical-grounds/) - Agency Exiled human rights activist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija and fellow activist Ssuuna James Kiggala have petitioned the Constitutional Court in Kampala, challenging the eligibility of Rt. Hon. Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali to contest as Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency in the 2026 general elections. Through their lawyers, Kiiza & Mugisha Advocates, the petitioners argue
- [Museveni Recommits To Restock Teso, Lango, And Acholi](https://megafmug.com/museveni-recommits-to-restock-teso-lango-and-acholi/) - Agency The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni he plans to begin the implementation of the cattle restocking program in Teso, Acholi, and Lango regions. He said the Cattle Restocking and Rehabilitation Program, aimed at rebuilding the livestock of communities in northern and eastern Uganda, will be rolled out over a period
- [Five Injured in Yumbe Violent Riots Targeting Pork Joints](https://megafmug.com/five-injured-in-yumbe-violent-riots-targeting-pork-joints/) - Omony Denis & Agency At least five people have been confirmed injured as several suspects have been arrested by the Police following an attack by youths on pork-selling joints in Yumbe town and the surrounding areas. Violent riots broke out in Yumbe Town of West Nile on Tuesday morning after a group of Muslim youths
- [Zohran Mamdani, A Ugandan-American Elected New York Mayor](https://megafmug.com/zohran-mamdani-a-ugandan-american-elected-new-york-mayor/) - Agency Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the son of prominent Ugandan academic Prof. Mahmood Mamdani, is the Mayor-Elect of New York, the largest city in America. Mamdani beat his closest challenger, former New York state governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani’s victory was announced at around 6 am Uganda time after counting most of
- [UPDF Shoots Civilian Dead, Injures Another in Kole](https://megafmug.com/updf-shoots-civilian-dead-injuries-another-in-kole/) - By Norbert Mao, & Michael Ojok Police in Kole district are investigating a case of murder by shooting involving a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) officer in the district. Private Samson Koboi (27) attached to 103 Battalion, Lira barracks shot Santo Olwit (27) to death and injured Allan Elma (19) while on duty at Akak
- [41 Killed, Over 90 Arrested in Rwenzori Attacks](https://megafmug.com/41-killed-over-90-arrested-in-rwenzori-attacks/) - Agency At least 41 suspected attackers were killed and over 90 others captured following coordinated assaults on police and UPDF installations across the Rwenzori sub-region on Saturday. The attackers targeted Kasese Central Police Station and Rughendare Police Post in Kasese District. They also attacked Malindi and Kakuka military detachments in Bundibugyo District and attempted to
- [Exam Cheating Persists as UNEB Records Multiple Malpractice Cases](https://megafmug.com/exam-cheating-persists-as-uneb-records-multiple-malpractice-cases/) - Agency Examination malpractice continues to taint Uganda’s education system, resurfacing on the first day of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Despite heightened security and years of efforts to curb the vice, several cases of cheating were recorded across the country as more than 800,000 pupils began their final primary exams. According to the Uganda
- [EC Warns RDCs Against Blocking Candidates from Campaign Venues and Radio Shows](https://megafmug.com/ec-warns-rdcs-against-blocking-candidates-from-campaign-venues-and-radio-shows/) - Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has issued a stern warning to Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) accused of blocking political candidates from accessing designated campaign venues and appearing on radio talk shows. Byabakama made the remarks on Monday while addressing journalists at the EC headquarters in Kampala’s Industrial Area after a meeting
- [UNEB Flags High-Risk Districts as PLE Begins](https://megafmug.com/uneb-flags-high-risk-districts-as-ple-begins/) - Editorial The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has identified several districts as potential hotspots for examination malpractice as the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) officially begin. According to UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule, intelligence reports point to Kampala, Kalungu, Gomba, Buyende and Kayunga as areas of concern. She said the board is working closely with security agencies
- [Heavy Traffic Diverted Over Bridge Embankment Failure along Kamdini- Karuma Highway](https://megafmug.com/heavy-traffic-diverted-over-bridge-embankment-failure-along-kamdini-karuma-highway/) - Agency Authorities have diverted heavy traffic along the Kamdini–Karuma Bridge highway following an embankment failure on a bridge connecting Kamdini to Karuma. The incident occurred along the Karuma–Kamdini section of the Gulu Highway, approximately one kilometer from the Karuma–Olwiyo/Pakwach junction, near the URA checkpoint on the Kamdini side. For safety reasons, the affected section has
- [Museveni Defends Cattle Restocking Costs](https://megafmug.com/museveni-defends-cattle-restocking-costs/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the high costs of the government’s cattle rehabilitation program, saying it is a worthwhile investment in rebuilding household and national wealth. Speaking at a campaign rally at Katakwi Boma Grounds on Saturday, November 1st, Museveni said the program was designed to help families in the Teso, Lango, and
- [UPDF Confirms Coordinated Attacks in Bundibugyo, Kasese, and Fort Portal](https://megafmug.com/updf-confirms-coordinated-attacks-in-bundibugyo-kasese-and-fort-portal/) - Editorial The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has confirmed coordinated armed attacks on security posts and personnel across Bundibugyo, Kasese, and Fort Portal districts. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs on Saturday, the attacks occurred early on November 1, when armed groups wielding submachine guns and machetes targeted police
- [Muslim Women Get SHS2Bn Financial Support From President Museveni](https://megafmug.com/muslim-women-get-shs2bn-financial-support-from-president-museveni/) - Editorial President Yoweri Museveni has fulfilled his pledge of contributing Shs2 billion revolving fund to the Muslim women President Museveni made a pledge of Shs2 billion to the Muslim women on 8th October 2024 during the inaugural Muslim Women’s Conference held at Old Kampala SS playground, in Kampala. The pledge was fulfilled in September 2025
- [Museveni Outlines Peace in Karamoja as His Major Achievement](https://megafmug.com/museveni-outlines-peace-in-karamoja-as-his-major-achievement/) - Agency The NRM Presidential candidate, Yoweri Museveni, has outlined the restoration of peace in the Karamoja as one of his government's greatest achievements. Speaking in Napak district as he concluded his campaign trail in the region, Museveni noted that the peace secured is a crucial step towards paving the way for development. According to Museveni,
- [Nandala Mafabi Promises Mechanized Agriculture for Acholi](https://megafmug.com/nandala-mafabi-promises-mechanized-agriculture-for-acholi/) - Omony Denis & Agency Forum for Democratic Change Presidential Candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has pledged to revive the glory of Cooperative Unions in the Acholi Sub-region to spur development and boost farmers' agricultural ventures. Addressing his first rally in the Acholi Subregion in Koch Goma Town council in Nwoya District on Thursday, Mafabi particularly pointed
- [Museveni Urges Karamojong to Focus on Wealth Creation Over Road Tarmacking](https://megafmug.com/museveni-urges-karamojong-to-focus-on-wealth-creation-over-road-tarmacking/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has urged residents of Karamoja to focus on wealth creation initiatives rather than relying solely on government infrastructure development, particularly road tarmacking. Museveni’s remarks follow concerns raised by residents about the poor state of roads in the region, which have become impassable, with many calling on the government to tarmac them
- [Expectant Mothers Yet To Embrace Antenatal Care](https://megafmug.com/expectant-mothers-yet-to-embrace-antenatal-care/) - Editorial The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed concern over the continued low attendance of antenatal care (ANC) clinics among expectant mothers, despite extensive awareness campaigns encouraging early and consistent visits. Dr Charles Olaro, the Director General of Health Services, said doctors recommend at least eight antenatal visits during pregnancy. However, only about 68 per
- [10 NUP Foot Soldiers Arrested in Lira for Allegedly Damaging Police Vehicle](https://megafmug.com/10-nup-foot-soldiers-arrested-in-lira-for-allegedly-damaging-police-vehicle/) - Agency Ten National Unity Platform-NUP foot soldiers are in police custody in Lira, accused of damaging police properties, including a motor vehicle. The said vehicle Reg. No. UP 4816 is said to have been assigned to Julius Isabirye from the Criminal Investigations Headquarters for surveillance duties during the NUP presidential campaign rally, operating under cover
- [Presidential Campaigns Generally Peaceful Says Police](https://megafmug.com/presidential-campaigns-generally-peaceful-says-police/) - Agency The extensive training in Public Order Management provided to police officers has been credited with ensuring a peaceful election campaign trail. In contrast to the 2020 presidential campaign, which was characterized by clashes between police and political groups, this year’s campaign has not recorded any major incidents. One of the most notable flashpoints was
- [President Museveni Unveils Individualized Water Plan For Wealth Creation In Karamoja](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-unveils-individualized-water-plan-for-wealth-creation-in-karamoja/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new government initiative to establish individualized water systems aimed at supporting commercial farmers and small-scale producers, as part of a broader effort to eradicate poverty through wealth creation and self-sufficiency. Addressing thousands of supporters during a campaign rally at Kalas Girls Primary School in Amudat District, Karamoja
- [817,930 Pupils Set for PLE as UNEB Tightens Exam Security](https://megafmug.com/817930-pupils-set-for-ple-as-uneb-tightens-exam-security/) - Agency A total of 817,930 Primary Seven candidates are set to sit for the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) beginning November 3, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The figure represents an increase from the 797,444 candidates who sat for the same exams last year. Addressing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Naguru,
- [EC Receives First Batch of Biometric Kits Ahead of 2026 Elections](https://megafmug.com/ec-receives-first-batch-of-biometric-kits-ahead-of-2026-elections/) - Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) has received the first batch of 60,000 biometric voter verification kits as preparations intensify for the 2026 general elections. The consignment was delivered at Entebbe International Airport at 11:45 p.m., last night aboard a privately chartered cargo plane. It was received by EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, together with senior
- [President Museveni Receives $53M Military Equipment From Russia](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-receives-53m-military-equipment-from-russia/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed Russia as a historically and ideological partner in Africa’s liberation struggle, emphasizing that Uganda’s relationship with Moscow extends far beyond defense cooperation. The President made the remarks on Sunday while officiating at a ceremony where the Russian Federation donated defense equipment valued at $53 million to the Uganda
- [Four Arrested In Gulu For Attempting To Sit Exams For Others](https://megafmug.com/four-arrested-in-gulu-for-attempting-to-sit-exams-for-others/) - By Tolit Ivan Police in Gulu City are holding four medical personnel for attempting to sit for university exams on behalf of others. The suspects were arrested on Saturday for attempting to sit mature entry examinations for medical students at Gulu University. They include Ssempijja Enock (25) from Kampala who had impersonated Mbanadho Isaac, Mukibi
- [President Museveni Commends Disarmament and Stability in Karamoja](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-commends-disarmament-and-stability-in-karamoja/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, has hailed the gains of peace in Karamoja, calling it the foundation for the region’s development. Speaking to thousands of supporters during a campaign rally today at Jubilee 2000 Secondary School in Karenga District, President Museveni reflected on the challenges, achievements and
- [President Museveni Highlights NRM Achievements and Future Plans in Lamwo](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-highlights-nrm-achievements-and-future-plans-in-lamwo/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has outlined the achievements and future plans of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), urging the people of Lamwo to sustain the peace and development the party has delivered over the years. Speaking during a campaign rally at Padibe Boys Primary School in Lamwo District, President Museveni said the NRM manifesto focuses
- [NUP Mobilizer Defects to NRM](https://megafmug.com/nup-mobilizer-defects-to-nrm/) - Editorial A number of the opposition party supporters in Acholi sub region have defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. They include Lanam Kijange, the National Unity Platform (NUP) party flag bearer for the Kilak South constituency, Oola Patrick Lumumba, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) Party chairperson for Gulu city and the
- [Museveni Urges Acholi to Embrace Wealth Creation Programs](https://megafmug.com/museveni-urges-acholi-to-embrace-wealth-creation-programs/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has renewed his appeal to the Acholi community to embrace government programs aimed at creating household wealth and eradicating poverty in the sub-region. Speaking during his second presidential campaign rally at Anaka Primary School, Nwoya District on Tuesday, President Museveni emphasized that for years,
- [“We Are Not Against Salary Increment”-President Tells Public Servants](https://megafmug.com/we-are-not-against-salara-increment-president-tells-public-servants/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving the welfare of public servants, including teachers, but emphasized that Uganda must first consolidate its development foundations before increasing salaries. Speaking at a mega campaign rally held at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani Town Council on Monday, October 20, 2025, the President, also the
- [Minister Mao Nominated for Laroo-Pece Division Parliamentary Seat](https://megafmug.com/minister-mao-nominated-for-laroo-pece-division-parliamentary-seat/) - Team The Democratic Party “DP” President general Norbert Mao who doubles as the Minster for Justice and Constitutional affairs has been nominated under the DP party ticket to contest for Laroo-Pece parliamentary seat ahead of the 2026 general elections. Mao is expected face off with the incumbent Pece-Laroo Division Legislator Rev Fr Charles Onen, who
- [46 Dead After Multi-vehicle Crash on Kampala-Gulu Highway](https://megafmug.com/46-dead-after-multi-vehicle-crash-on-kampala-gulu-highway/) - By Micheal Ojok At least 46 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a catastrophic road accident that occurred at 12:15 am on Wednesday morning, at Kitaleba Village near Asili Farm along the Kampala-Gulu Highway. The crash involved four vehicles: an Isuzu bus (UBF 614X) operated by Nile Star Coaches, a Toyota
- [Don’t Asked Too Much-President Museveni Tells Amuru Residents](https://megafmug.com/dont-asked-too-much-president-museveni-tells-amuru-residents/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairman who doubles as the party presidential flag bearer has advised the electorates against demanding too much from government saying he prefers implementing his manifestos in phases to the utmost quality and durability. Mr Museveni resonated his mind today Tuesday after the NRM district
- [Mao Leaves Voters In Laroo-Pece Constituency Guessing](https://megafmug.com/mao-leaves-voters-in-laroo-pece-constituency-guessing/) - Agenyc The Democratic Party (DP) Secretary General Gerald Siranda has denied that Norbert Mao, the party President General was endorsed to contest for the Laro-Pece Parliamentary seat in Gulu City. In an interview with URN, Siranda said that while there are rumors of Mao’s intention to contest in Pece-Laroo Division Constituency, he insists the party
- [West Nile Asks Museveni to Address Uganda-South Sudan Border Dispute](https://megafmug.com/west-nile-asks-museveni-to-address-uganda-south-sudan-border-dispute/) - Agency The leaders from Moyo District have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to find a lasting solution to address insecurity along the Uganda-South Sudan. They say the clashes with the South Sudanese army have caused losses of properties and lives of people. This call was made by Moyo District Chairperson, Williams Anyama, on behalf of
- [NRM Disowns Defeated MPS Who Want To Contest As Independents](https://megafmug.com/nrm-disowns-defeated-mps-who-want-to-contest-as-independents/) - Editorial A wave of controversy has swept through the National Resistance Movement after a group of legislators, ousted in the July 2025 primaries, claimed President Yoweri Museveni gave his blessing for them to run as independents in the 2026 general elections. Their claim has, however, been countered by some in the party, who accuse the
- [Uganda Police to Recruit 100,000 SPCs Ahead of Elections](https://megafmug.com/uganda-police-to-recruit-100000-spcs-ahead-of-elections/) - Agency The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has begun preparations to recruit 100,000 Special Police Constables (SPCs) to be deployed at polling stations nationwide in the general elections to be held in January next year. The recruitment drive, announced by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba, has already commenced with the identification and training of
- [Bishop Wokorach Consecrates WiPolo Altar](https://megafmug.com/bishop-wokorach-consecrates-wipolo-altar/) - Agency The Bishop of Gulu Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach has consecrated the Paimol Martyrs Shrine and blessed the altar at WiPolo Shrine in Lai Muttu Town Council, Agago District, calling upon Christians to renew their faith and uphold the enduring values of the Uganda Martyrs. Though the WiPolo Shrine was constructed in 2015,
- [Mao Accuses Besigye of Delaying Treason Trial With Drama](https://megafmug.com/mao-accuses-besigye-of-delaying-treason-trial-with-drama/) - Agency Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has blamed the continued delay in the treason trial of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Dr Kizza Besigye on what he described as courtroom drama orchestrated by the accused himself. Speaking at the launch of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Strategic
- [President Museveni Urges Europe To Invest More in Africa](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-urges-europe-to-invest-more-in-africa/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on European countries to take advantage of their proximity to Africa and increase investments on the continent for mutual economic growth and prosperity. Speaking on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, while meeting a high-level Austrian delegation on the sidelines of the ongoing 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau
- [Algeria Ends Uganda Cranes World Cup Dream](https://megafmug.com/algeria-ends-uganda-cranes-world-cup-dream/) - Kawowo Sport: Uganda Cranes’ dream for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been put to bed by Algeria. Uganda suffered a painful 2-1 loss to Algeria in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers encounter at the Stade Hocine Ait Ahmed on Tuesday. Paul Put’s charges came into the game with a plan of getting
- [Museveni Orders Probe into UGX 50m Meant for Maracha Skilling Hub Graduates](https://megafmug.com/museveni-orders-probe-into-ugx-50m-meant-for-maracha-skilling-hub-graduates/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has directed Denis Hamson Obua, the Vice Chairperson of the NRM Party for Northern Uganda, to investigate suspected mismanagement of 50 million Shillings meant as startup loans for graduates of the presidential skilling hub from Maracha District. The directive followed appeals from graduates of the industrial hub, who completed six months
- [IPOD Plots 2026 Presidential Candidates' Debate](https://megafmug.com/ipod-plots-2026-presidential-candidates-debate/) - Agency Presidential rivals in the 2026 polls could face off in a presidential candidates' debate being considered by the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue. If it takes place, the presidential candidates' debate could be the third to be held in Uganda since Uganda returned to multiparty politics. The last debate took place in 2016, bringing the
- [Former Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies of Cardiac Arrest in India](https://megafmug.com/former-kenya-prime-minister-raila-odinga-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-in-india/) - Agency Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment in India. He was 80. According to Indian police and local media reports, Odinga collapsed on Wednesday morning during a walk at an Ayurvedic treatment facility in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam District, Kerala State. Odinga arrived in Koothattukulam six days
- [Wet Nile Leaders Remind Museveni Of Unfulfilled Pledges](https://megafmug.com/wet-nile-leaders-remind-museveni-of-unfulfilled-pledges/) - Agency As the NRM Presidential campaigns enter the third day in West Nile, leaders have reminded President Museveni to tackle key development challenges in the region. The issues came up as Museveni, the NRM presidential candidate, was campaigning in Arua on Monday afternoon. Among the key issues listed for consideration are: upgrading the roads of
- [DF Party Appeals For Political Tolerance as 2026 Campaigns Heat Up](https://megafmug.com/df-party-appeals-for-political-tolerance-as-2026-campaigns-heat-up/) - Agency The Democratic Front (DF) Party President, Mathias Mpuuga, has appealed to Ugandans to embrace tolerance and respect for divergent political views during the ongoing campaigns ahead of the 2026 General Election. Speaking at a party mobilization meeting held at Kiyumba Trading Center in Nyendo–Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, Mpuuga cautioned against acts of violence arising
- [S.4 Examinations Kick-Off Peacefully In Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/s-4-examinations-kick-off-peacefully-in-kitgum/) - Agency The 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations kicked off smoothly in Kitgum District on Monday morning, with no reported delays or irregularities across all centres under Station 039. According to Opoka Christopher, the head teacher of Kitgum High School and UNEB area supervisor for Station 039, the first batch of examination papers arrived
- [DP's Mao Explains Why He is Campaigning for NRM's Museveni](https://megafmug.com/dps-mao-explains-why-he-is-campaigning-for-nrms-museveni/) - Agency Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao has asked the Acholi to vote for Museveni in the forthcoming general elections. Speaking as a chief guest during the 13th memorial event of Tiberio Okeny Atwoma at Orayng Ojuma ‘A’ South Village in Labongo Amida Sub County in Kitgum district on Sunday, Mao explained that
- [First Lady Urges Teachers to Resume Duties Amid Strike](https://megafmug.com/first-lady-urges-teachers-to-resume-duties-amid-strike/) - Agency The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, has called on teachers across Uganda to return to schools and resume their duties, emphasizing the importance of education for learners and national development. Her message was delivered on her behalf by State Minister for Higher Education, Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, during
- [Minister Aber Encourages 2025 PLE Candidates in Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/minister-aber-encourages-2025-ple-candidates-in-kitgum/) - By Norbert Mao The Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Dr. Lillian Aber, who also serves as the Woman Member of Parliament for Kitgum District, has urged Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidates to approach their forthcoming examinations with confidence, focus, and determination. Minister Aber made the remarks last week while officiating at
- [President Museveni Urged Ugandans to Uphold Forgiveness and Reconciliation as Pillars of Unity](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-urged-ugandans-to-uphold-forgiveness-and-reconciliation-as-pillars-of-unity/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday hailed the Parliament of Uganda for sustaining the tradition of the National Prayer Breakfast, noting that such gatherings play a vital role in uniting the country through faith and reflection. The President said he was pleased that Uganda has consistently held the event since its inception, explaining that
- [Museveni Promises Special Funds For Clergy, Fishermen And University Graduates](https://megafmug.com/museveni-promises-special-funds-for-clergy-fishermen-and-university-graduates/) - Agency The NRM Presidential Candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, says he plans to create budget lines for the benefit of fishermen, religious leaders, and university graduates across the country. Museveni, in his campaign rally in Pakwach district, said the new funds are intended to improve the welfare of those groups. He said, funds to the religious
- [Acholi Paramount Chief Launches Gulu City Oktoberfest](https://megafmug.com/acholi-paramount-chief-launches-gulu-city-oktoberfest/) - By Norbert Mao The Paramount Chief of Acholi, Rwot David Onen Achana II, on Tuesday officially launched the first-ever Gulu City Oktoberfest, marking a new chapter in cultural celebration and economic development in Northern Uganda. In his remarks, Rwot David Onen Achana II expressed deep gratitude to the organizers for choosing Gulu City as the
- [Museveni Urges West Nilers to Focus on Wealth Creation](https://megafmug.com/museveni-urges-west-nilers-to-focus-on-wealth-creation/) - Agency Presidential candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged residents of the West Nile sub-region to focus on individual wealth creation rather than depending solely on government infrastructure development. While launching his campaign in the region at Bar Omach Primary School Playground in Pakwach District on Tuesday, October 7, Museveni emphasized that the National Resistance Movement
- [President Museveni Commissions Officer Cadets](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-commissions-officer-cadets/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Saturday presided over the commissioning of 352 officer cadets of intake 04/22-25 and professional Cadet short course intake 08/25 at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba, Mubende District. In his address, President Museveni who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) urged the cadets to
- [Church of England Gets First Female Archbishop](https://megafmug.com/church-of-england-gets-first-female-archbishop/) - BBC News: Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate - the first woman to be chosen for the role. A former NHS chief nurse, the 63-year-old became a priest in 2006 and was appointed as the first female Bishop of London in 2018 - the third most senior member
- [Museveni: Oil Revenue Will Fund Roads, Not Whisky or Wigs](https://megafmug.com/museveni-oil-revenue-will-fund-roads-not-whisky-or-wigs/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured Ugandans that revenue from the country’s oil resources will be channelled into critical infrastructure development, not luxury imports such as whisky, wigs, or perfumes. Addressing a campaign rally in Otuke District, Museveni reiterated that once Uganda begins oil production in 2026, the proceeds will be used to construct
- [President Museveni Calls on The People of Lango To Guard The Gains of Liberation and Development](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-calls-on-the-people-of-lango-to-guard-the-gains-of-liberation-and-development/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Thursday urged the people of Lango to defend the gains of peace, unity, and development in the region. He made his remarks on Thursday while addressing thousands of supporters at his presidential campaign rally at Alebtong Primary School in Alebtong district. The campaign is run under the theme:
- [Govt Declares Teachers’ and Local Gov’t Workers’ Strike Illegal](https://megafmug.com/govt-declares-teachers-and-local-govt-workers-strike-illegal/) - Agency The government has declared the ongoing strike by teachers and the newly launched industrial action by local government workers illegal, warning that participants risk being treated as having “abandoned duty.” In a statement issued today, the Minister of Public Service, Wilson Muruli Mukasa, said the strikes undermine ongoing negotiations on salary enhancements and violate
- [Lira Man Arrested for Abusing President in Viral Video](https://megafmug.com/lira-man-arrested-for-abusing-president-in-viral-video/) - Agency Police in Lira City Central Division have arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly abusing President Yoweri Museveni in a viral video circulating on social media. The suspect, Fred Okuja, a resident of Anai Oki Cell, Anai Ward in Lira City West Division, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon under the Computer Misuse Act. The video,
- [President Museveni Rallies Lango, Promises Wealth Creation and Social Transformation in The Next Term](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-rallies-lango-promises-wealth-creation-and-social-transformation-in-the-next-term/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Presidential Flagbearer for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 general elections, has concluded his second day of campaigning in the Lango sub-region with twin rallies in Amolatar and Dokolo districts. Addressing thousands of supporters at Dokolo Technical School grounds on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, President Museveni
- [Put Announces 26-Man Squad Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers](https://megafmug.com/put-announces-26-man-squad-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers/) - Kawowo Sports: Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put on Tuesday named a 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Botswana and Algeria. Uganda will face Botswana on Thursday, 9th October in Francistown before taking on Algeria on Tuesday, 14th October at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium. Uganda is still in contention for
- [Gulu, Lira Lead In Sepsis Cases](https://megafmug.com/gulu-lira-lead-in-sepsis-cases/) - Editorial Gulu and Lira districts have registered another shocking revelations of high sepsis prevalence, a silent but deadly condition that kills millions globally every year as Uganda has joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Sepsis Day Sepsis, commonly referred to as blood poisoning, occurs when the body responds dangerously to an infection—whether
- [Court of Appeal Begins Hearing 23 Criminal Appeals in Gulu City](https://megafmug.com/court-of-appeal-begins-hearing-23-criminal-appeals-in-gulu-city/) - Agency The Court of Appeal has opened a three-day session in Gulu City to hear 23 criminal appeals, mostly involving serious offences such as murder and aggravated defilement. The regional sitting is being presided over by a panel of three justices of the Appeals Court, headed by Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting
- [Museveni Launches 2026 Campaigns in Luwero](https://megafmug.com/museveni-launches-2026-campaigns-in-luwero/) - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, today kicks off his 2026 election campaigns in Luwero District. Luwero, the epicenter of the 1981–1986 National Resistance Army (NRA) war that brought Museveni to power, has traditionally marked the start of his campaigns in recognition of its historical significance. The first rally was
- [Kyagulanyi’s 11-Point Manifesto and Its Impact on His Campaign](https://megafmug.com/kyagulanyis-11-point-manifesto-and-its-impact-on-his-campaign/) - Agency The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has launched his 2026 campaign manifesto, unveiling 11 priority areas he says will transform Uganda if implemented. The launch took place on Monday at St. Gonzaga Kagoma Primary School playgrounds in Jinja district, drawing hundreds of his supporters. The 89-page manifesto opens
- [Roco Paco Initiative Launches Fundraising Drive](https://megafmug.com/roco-paco-initiative-launches-fundraising-drive/) - By Mike Ojok The Roco Paco Initiative, a charitable, non-partisan movement dedicated to healing wounds, restoring dignity, and transforming Acholi community into a values-driven, vibrant society once again, has launched the second phase of a fundraising drive seeking to raise UGX 20BN to support vulnerable children to school. Registered charity in Uganda in 2024, Rocco
- [Local Government Workers Announce Industrial Action Over Pay Disparities](https://megafmug.com/local-government-workers-announce-industrial-action-over-pay-disparities/) - Agency The Uganda Local Government Workers’ Union (ULGWU) has declared a nationwide industrial action set to commence at midnight on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, citing unresolved salary disparities. In a notice dated September 17, 2025, addressed to the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, the union said it had exhausted all avenues of
- [Ambassador David Mwaka Dies, Aged 79](https://megafmug.com/ambassador-david-mwaka-dies-aged-79/) - By Denis Omony Former Uganda Ambassador to by then Zaire now the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), David Mwaka, has died, aged 79. The former diplomate passed on Tuesday at around 5pm from Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where he had been battling unknown illness for nearly a month, according to his eldest son,
- [President Museveni Graces Yoweri Music Album Launch](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-graces-yoweri-music-album-launch/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, on Sunday presided over the launch of the Yoweri Music Album at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The event was organized by the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) under the leadership of Edrisa Musuza,
- [President Museveni Implores Busoga To Shun Disunity, Politics of Identity](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-implores-busoga-to-shun-disunity-politics-of-identity/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned the people of Busoga against disunity and politics of identity, explaining that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) doesn't believe in such, that's why it came up with the four core principles; Patriotism, Pan-Africanism, Socio-economic Transformation and democracy. President Museveni made the appeal on Friday 26 September 2025 while
- [KKA Fulfills Pledges Worth UGX 10.650M](https://megafmug.com/kka-fulfills-pledges-worth-ugx-10-650m/) - By Norbert Mao In a strong show of commitment to grassroots development, Ker Kwaro Acholi, the Acholi cultural institution on Tuesday fulfilled its financial pledges, totaling to UGX 10.650 million, of supporting schools, religious institutions, and traditional leadership in the Acholi sub-region. The funds were handed over in a formal event led by the Deputy
- [Kitgum Nightclubs Ordered to Stop Strip Dance Shows](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-nightclubs-ordered-to-stop-strip-dance-shows/) - Agency Kitgum Assistant Resident District Commissioner Joseph Okidi has ordered all nightclubs in Kitgum Municipality to cease hosting strip dance shows, commonly referred to as "Kimansulo." Okidi stated that the District Security Committee has been receiving ongoing intelligence reports about nightclubs holding strip dances, typically late at night around 2 AM. He emphasized that strip
- [Police Probe Viral Videos of Officers Defacing Kyagulanyi's Posters](https://megafmug.com/police-probe-viral-videos-of-officers-defacing-kyagulanyis-posters/) - Agency The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has launched an investigation into viral videos showing police officers defacing posters of National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. The two videos were captured in separate areas, reportedly in City Centre and Mbale City. In the Mbale incident, three police officers, one wearing a police T-shirt
- [President Museveni Urges News ISO Recruits To Uphold Patriotism,   Pan-Africanism in Service](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-urges-news-iso-recruits-to-uphold-patriotism-pan-africanism-in-service/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged newly trained recruits of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) to uphold patriotism, Pan-Africanism, and ideological clarity as they embark on their careers in safeguarding Uganda’s sovereignty. He made the remarks on Thursday while delivering a lecture of opportunity to 312 ISO trainees at State House, Entebbe. The trainees
- [NRM Hands Flag To President Museveni To Lead Party’s Bid For Another Term in Office](https://megafmug.com/nrm-hands-flag-to-president-museveni-to-lead-partys-bid-for-another-term-in-office/) - Editorial The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has handed the party flag to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to lead the party's bid for another term in office, 2026-2031. The flag was handed to President Museveni by the NRM First National Vice Chairperson Alhaji Moses Kigongo as he rallied the electorate to support the best choice for
- [Ker Kwaro Acholi Launches Tree Planting Drive](https://megafmug.com/ker-kwaro-acholi-launches-tree-planting-drive/) - By Norbert Mao Ker Kwaro Acholi, the Acholi cultural institution in partnership with Operation Wealth Creation, the National Forestry Authority, Uganda National Oil Company, and Kijani Forestry, has launched a major tree planting project aimed at raising awareness on environmental conservation and promote a sustainable future through tree planting. The initiative, held under the theme
- [CP Presidential Candidate Fails to Pass Nomination Test](https://megafmug.com/cp-presidential-candidate-fails-to-pass-nomination-test/) - Agency The bid by Conservative Party hopeful Joseph Mabirizi to enter the 2026 presidential race hit a dramatic snag on Tuesday afternoon after the Electoral Commission (EC) abruptly halted his nomination over questionable academic credentials. Mabirizi, who arrived early at the EC nomination centre in Lubowa brimming with confidence, was the second aspirant on the
- [Kampala Heavily Guarded as Museveni Seeks Seventh Term](https://megafmug.com/kampala-heavily-guarded-as-museveni-seeks-seventh-term/) - Kololo Ceremonial Grounds has transformed into a vast ocean of yellow as President Yoweri Museveni’s nomination for a seventh term ignited a day-long political spectacle that blended pomp, tight security, and unrelenting party zeal. From the crack of dawn, convoys of buses, security vehicles, taxis, and throngs of foot soldiers and National Resistance Movement (NRM)
- [Museveni Nominated for 2026 Presidential Election](https://megafmug.com/museveni-nominated-for-2026-presidential-election/) - Agency The Electoral Commission has nominated the National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirant, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, as a presidential candidate in the 2026 general election. Museveni, accompanied by his wife, Janet Museveni, arrived at the Lubowa Electoral Commission Grounds shortly before his nomination time at 10:00 am, and was welcomed by several NRM dignitaries from mainly
- [NSSF to Pay 13.5% Interest](https://megafmug.com/nssf-to-pay-13-5-interest/) - Agency The Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, has announced the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) interest rate of 13.5 for savers for the financial year 2024/2025. This follows significantly improved performance by the Fund, which posted a 17.5 percent growth, raising its assets under management to UGX 26 trillion, while earnings
- [President Museveni Launches Kampala Metropolitan Area Boda Boda SACCOS](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-launches-kampala-metropolitan-area-boda-boda-saccos/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday handed over Shs 10.2 billion to Bodaboda SACCOs in Kampala Metropolitan Area to enable motorcyclists in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso acquire low-cost motorcycles and stop exploitation by money lenders. The President's donation will reach over 400,000 Bodaboda riders in the 102 Bodaboda SACCOs across the three districts in
- [EC Clears Kyagulanyi for Presidential Nomination](https://megafmug.com/ec-clears-kyagulanyi-for-presidential-nomination/) - Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially cleared National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for presidential nomination, following a tense verification of supporter signatures that tested the party’s organisational muscle and political resolve. In a formal communication to NUP, the EC confirmed that Kyagulanyi will be nominated on
- [Museveni, Opposition Leaders Meet At IPOD Summit](https://megafmug.com/museveni-opposition-leaders-meet-at-ipod-summit/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has once again called on Uganda’s political actors to embrace peaceful dialogue and reject violence as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Addressing leaders of six political parties during the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) Summit at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Museveni said Uganda’s progress depends on leaders diagnosing
- [Universities, Institutions Asked to Align Programmes with Competence-Based Learning](https://megafmug.com/universities-institutions-asked-to-align-programmes-with-competence-based-learning/) - Agency Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports, has instructed the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to ensure all higher education programmes transition to a competence-based learning framework. In 2020, Uganda introduced a competence-based learning in lower secondary schools, following a regional and global shift and approach to education that prioritises practical
- [Museveni, Ruto to Commission UGX 7.2 Billion Sebei Cathedral in Kapchorwa](https://megafmug.com/museveni-ruto-to-commission-ugx-7-2-billion-sebei-cathedral-in-kapchorwa/) - President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, will travel to Kapchorwa District on September 28 to commission the newly constructed St. Peter’s Cathedral, the seat of the Sebei Diocese. The cathedral, located in the heart of Kapchorwa Municipality, cost an estimated UGX 7.2 billion and will serve as the central
- [Minister Calls for Dialogue with Outspoken Gulu Priest](https://megafmug.com/minister-calls-for-dialogue-with-outspoken-gulu-priest/) - Agency The Minister of State for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, Kenneth Omona, has called for dialogue with Rev. Fr. Justine Eric Uma, the outspoken parish priest of Holy Rosary Catholic Parish in Gulu City, who has emerged as a prominent critic of the government. Fr. Uma has frequently used his Sunday sermons to critique the National
- [NRM Sets September 18 for Youth, Entrepreneurs League Polls](https://megafmug.com/nrm-sets-september-18-for-youth-entrepreneurs-league-polls/) - Agency The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has scheduled Thursday, September 18, 2025, for the elections of the National Executives of the Youth and Entrepreneurs Leagues, as well as flag bearers for Members of Parliament representing youth. The decision was made during the 5th CEC meeting, chaired by President Yoweri
- [President Museveni Marks 81st Birthday](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-marks-81st-birthday/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday celebrated his 81st birthday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala City. The birthday celebrations were held concurrently with the first-ever Boda Union Festival and Expo. During his address, the President who was in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni,
- [President Museveni Set to Assume Chairmanship of APR Forum Next Year](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-set-to-assume-chairmanship-of-apr-forum-next-year/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will assume the chairmanship of the African Peer Review (APR) Forum of Heads of State and Government in February 2026, a role that will see Uganda take the lead in guiding continental governance and development priorities. President Museveni will take over the chairmanship from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He will
- [Uganda Commits UGX 40 Billion for Prosecutors’ Academy to Strengthen Justice System](https://megafmug.com/uganda-commits-ugx-40-billion-for-prosecutors-academy-to-strengthen-justice-system/) - Agency The Ugandan government has pledged UGX 40 billion to construct a Prosecutors’ Academy in response to the growing complexities of crime. The facility will be built on five acres in Kawondwe Village, Kalungi Sub-County, Nakasongola District, adjacent to the Immigration Training Academy. The land was provided through inter-agency cooperation by the Internal Security Organization
- [President Museveni Offers Financial Support Luwero Roadside Vendors](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-offers-financial-support-luwero-roadside-vendors/) - Editorial Roadside market vendors in Luwero district have been urged to ensure that they work towards stabilizing their household income and creating wealth. “H.E the President always advises us to join the money economy through the four sectors; commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services and ICT. If we heed his message, we will be able to improve
- [NRM Supporters March to Submit Museveni Signatures](https://megafmug.com/nrm-supporters-march-to-submit-museveni-signatures/) - Agency Supporters of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) have marched to submit 2.2 million signatures to the Electoral Commission in support of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s nomination as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2026 general elections. The nominations for presidential candidates are scheduled for September 23 and 24, with each aspirant required to collect
- [Japanese Gov’t to Construct Modern Sanitary Facilities in Elegu](https://megafmug.com/japanese-govt-to-construct-modern-sanitary-facilities-in-elegu/) - By Tolit Ivan The Japanese government through the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations Migration Agency, established in 1951 to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all is set to construct a modern sanitary facility in Elegu Town Council, Amuru District in a bid to end open defection blamed for
- [UNATU Calls for Strike as Schools Reopen for Third Term](https://megafmug.com/unatu-calls-for-strike-as-schools-reopen-for-third-term/) - Editorial The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has declared a nationwide strike, instructing members to stay out of classrooms when the third term starts on September 15, 2025. The action targets long-standing salary gaps that have fuelled repeated disputes in the education sector. Filbert Baguma, the UNATU General Secretary, told Mega Fm the move follows
- [ARLPI Calls for Accreditation to Monitor 2026 Elections](https://megafmug.com/arlpi-calls-for-accreditation-to-monitor-2026-elections/) - Tolit Ivan The Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative (ARLPI) an inter-denominational body has called on the Government to accredit clerics from the sub-region to take part in monitoring the upcoming 2026 general elections. The appeal was made by Archbishop Emeritus of Gulu Archdiocese John Baptist Odama on Thursday during a workshop for religious leaders from
- [Kony’s Defence Lawyer Urges ICC Not to Repeat Future In-Absentia Proceedings](https://megafmug.com/konys-defence-lawyer-urges-icc-not-to-repeat-future-in-absentia-proceedings/) - Agency Joseph Kony’s defence lawyer has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to stop holding confirmation of charges hearings against suspects who are not in custody, arguing that such proceedings risk damaging the court’s legitimacy. On Tuesday, Pre-Trial Chamber III opened the confirmation of charges hearing against Kony in his absence in The Hague, Netherlands—the
- [Start-ups Urged to Take Advantage of Tax Incentives](https://megafmug.com/start-ups-urged-to-take-advantage-of-tax-incentives/) - Agency The government has clarified that the newly introduced tax holiday for start-ups is intended to encourage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to formalise, improving their growth prospects and adding to Uganda’s tax register. Solomon Rukundo, a Tax Specialist at the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, said the three-year tax holiday targets businesses
- [Local Government Leaders to Get Pay Rise from 2026/2027](https://megafmug.com/local-government-leaders-to-get-pay-rise-from-2026-2027/) - Agency Local government political leaders are set to receive a pay increase starting Financial Year 2026/2027, following a directive from President Yoweri Museveni to improve their remuneration and facilitation. The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, announced on Tuesday, while responding to a petition by the Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) and the Urban Authorities
- [Museveni Courts EAC States To Harmonize Higher Education Standards, Skills Mobility](https://megafmug.com/museveni-courts-eac-states-to-harmonize-higher-education-standards-skills-mobility/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has urged East African Community -EAC member states to work towards a common education area to enable easier recognition of qualifications and facilitate the mobility of academic and skilled labour. Museveni said the initiative, starting with a common higher education area-CHEA, could unlock the full potential of all member states by
- [Agency Leaders To Boost Publicity of Government Achievements](https://megafmug.com/agency-leaders-to-boost-publicity-of-government-achievements/) - Editorial A union of various government agencies has mutually agreed to enhance the publicity of their achievements thus far, stating that President Yoweri Museveni-led administration has done a lot, but not all of it has been duly publicised. This was revealed on Tuesday during a fourth meeting of leaders of government agencies held at State
- [ICC Hears War Crimes Case Against Joseph Kony](https://megafmug.com/icc-hears-war-crimes-case-against-joseph-kony/) - BBC News: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened its war crimes case against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony in its first-ever confirmation of charges hearing without the accused present. The proceedings mark a historic moment for the court and could serve as a test case for future prosecutions of high-profile suspects who currently
- [EC Opens Nominations for City and Municipal Leaders](https://megafmug.com/ec-opens-nominations-for-city-and-municipal-leaders/) - Agency The Electoral Commission (EC) has today Monday kicked off the nomination of candidates aspiring for leadership positions at the municipal and city division levels, a critical step in Uganda’s journey toward the 2025/26 general elections. The three-day exercise runs until Wednesday, September 10, 2025. According to the Commission, the nominations cover municipality and city
- [NRM Flag Bearer Remanded for Slapping Prime Minister Nabbanja](https://megafmug.com/nrm-flag-bearer-remanded-for-slapping-prime-minister-nabbanja/) - Agency The Kibaale Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded Onesmas Twinamasiko, the NRM Parliamentary flag bearer for Bugangaizi East Constituency in Kakumiro District, for allegedly assaulting Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja. Twinamasiko who was arrested on Wednesday appeared before the Kibaale Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with assault and causing bodily harm. He was arraigned before
- [Hundreds Graduate From St. Mary’s Lacor Training Institute](https://megafmug.com/hundreds-graduate-from-st-marys-lacor-training-institute/) - By Norbert Mao St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor Health Training Institute in Ber derge Layibi Division, Gulu City on Friday held its 6th graduation ceremony, celebrating the success of 579 students who completed their studies in various health disciplines. The event, held under the theme “Empowering to Love and Serve,” reflected the institute’s long-standing commitment to
- [President Museveni Passes Out 1,372 Patriotic Secondary School Teachers](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-passes-out-1372-patriotic-secondary-school-teachers/) - Agency Teachers have decried the corruption that is rooted in the Education Service Commissions. Speaking at the pass-out ceremony of 1,372 secondary school teachers from Greater Mbarara and Ntungamo regions who have been undergoing a patriotism course at Ntare School, Mbarara City, Saul Rwamporo, the head teacher Ntare School, said that it has become a
- [Ministry Launches Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission of Hepatitis B in Pader](https://megafmug.com/ministry-launches-prevention-of-mother-to-child-transmission-of-hepatitis-b-in-pader/) - Tolit Ivan The Ministry of Health, with support from development partners, on Friday launched the newly introduced hepatitis B birth dose vaccine (HepB-BD) in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of the deadly liver disease. Infants born to infected mothers face a risk of up to 90% of developing chronic infection if not immunized at birth,
- [MPs Demand Crackdown on Unsafe School Study Tours](https://megafmug.com/mps-demand-crackdown-on-unsafe-school-study-tours/) - Agency Members of Parliament are pressing for stricter enforcement of the Ministry of Education and Sports guidelines on school study tours, citing rampant violations that jeopardize student safety through risky long-distance and nighttime travel. During a plenary session on Thursday, Sarah Opendi, Tororo District Woman Representative, highlighted schools’ disregard for the Ministry’s May 2025 circular,
- [The President’s Statement on the NRM’S Time-Tested Strategy of Principled Unity](https://megafmug.com/the-presidents-statement-on-the-nrms-time-tested-strategy-of-principled-unity/) - Fellow Ugandans and, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. Further to my missive of the 30th of August, 2025, when I shared with you the ideological and strategic viewpoints about the issue of the old and new members of a Political Party, I would now like to give historical examples. By 1962–Independence time, Ugandans had been politically
- [NRM Tribunal Begins Hearings on 14 CEC Election Petitions](https://megafmug.com/nrm-tribunal-begins-hearings-on-14-cec-election-petitions/) - Agency The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal, today, Wednesday, begins hearings the final 14 petitions arising from recent internal elections, mainly over positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) and the National Executive Council (NEC). Among the petitions set for hearing is one filed by NRM youth leaders challenging the election of Collins
- [Technical Glitches Interrupt Nomination Exercise In Acholi Sub Region](https://megafmug.com/technical-glitches-interrupt-nomination-exercise-in-acholi-sub-region/) - By Tolit Ivan & Denis Omony Nomination of candidates for the 2025-2026 General Elections kicked off on wednesday across the country amidst technical glitches in some districts in Acholi sub region. The exercise started with the nomination of candidates for District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, and Councillors, including Special Interest Groups which will run from today
- [Gov’t Engages Entrepreneurs Over Delays in Certification](https://megafmug.com/govt-engages-entrepreneurs-over-delays-in-certification/) - Editorial Government officials have today met and held fruitful discussions with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) owners, focusing on forging a way forward in overcoming the unnecessary delays in the certification of products by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). Business or product certification is a credential awarded by a professional or governmental
- [PLU to Resume Political Activities With Establishment of Leadership Structures](https://megafmug.com/plu-to-resume-political-activities-with-establishment-of-leadership-structures/) - Agency The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) is set to resume political and civic activities across the country such as establishment of leadership structures under the direction of its chairman, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba who is also the Chief of Defense Forces. This was announced by the Secretary General David Kabanda, while addressing the media at
- [Malaria Tops Regional Death Toll in Acholi Sub Region](https://megafmug.com/malaria-tops-regional-death-toll-in-acholi-sub-region/) - By Norbert Mao The 5th Acholi Region Annual Integrated Performance Review for the Financial Year 2024/25 has revealed Malaria as the leading cause of deaths in Acholi sub region, underscoring persistent public health challenges. According to the newly released data, Malaria accounted for 302 deaths, representing 19 percent of all recorded deaths during the year.
- [Gulu Regional Referral Hospital Eyes Upgrade](https://megafmug.com/gulu-regional-referral-hospital-eyes-upgrade/) - By Norbert Mao Dr. Peter Mukobi, the Director of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in Gulu City has revealed that between 15 and 20 percent of patients who seek medical care and are treated at the facility are refugees. Dr. Mukobi made the announcement while speaking during the 5th Regional Health Assembly for Acholi sub region
- [Probe Into ‘Fake Terror Bombs’ Nets 13](https://megafmug.com/probe-into-fake-terror-bombs-nets-13/) - Agency A storm is sweeping through the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), formerly known as the Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI), as a probe team instituted by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, widens its net. At least 13 suspects—soldiers and civilians—are now under arrest over alleged orchestration of fake terror bomb
- [President Museveni Positions Industrialization as Key Driver for Uganda’s Transformation](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-positions-industrialization-as-key-driver-for-ugandas-transformation/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed that Uganda’s future lies in industrialization, describing it as the surest path to wealth creation, modernization, and mass employment. The President made the remarks yesterday while commissioning four new factories and laying the foundation for the construction of nine more at the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. The Sino-Uganda
- [Eight Arrested After Chaos at Music Event in Adjumani](https://megafmug.com/eight-arrested-after-chaos-at-music-event-in-adjumani/) - Omony Denis & Agency Police in Adjumani District have arrested eight suspects following chaos that erupted during a music event at Oasis Dynastic Music Club, in Adjumani Town. The commotion, which broke out at around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, was triggered after the main artist, Kapeke, a Ugandan musician from Kampala, failed to appear for
- [High Court Postpones Besigye Treason Trial Due to Ill Health](https://megafmug.com/high-court-postpones-besigye-treason-trial-due-to-ill-health/) - Agency The High Court in Kampala has postponed the much-anticipated treason trial involving retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, and UPDF Captain Dennis Oola, after two of the accused failed to appear in court due to ill health. The case, which had been scheduled to open on Monday before Justice Emmanuel
- [PAC Divided Over Writing-Off UGX 129Bn YLF Debts](https://megafmug.com/pac-divided-over-writing-off-ugx-129bn-ylf-debt/) - By Tolit Ivan There is divided opinions among the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) members on whether to write-off the UGX 129Bn Youth Livelihood Fund Debts as government face significant challenges in recovering funds disbursed to the youth. Youth Livelihood Fund is a government initiated livelihood programme to support poor and unemployed youth in all the
- [Court to Decide on Besigye's Fresh Bail Application on Friday](https://megafmug.com/court-to-decide-on-besigyes-fresh-bail-application-on-friday/) - Agency The High Court in Kampala has set Friday to deliver its ruling on a fresh bail application filed by opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Obeid Lutale, who are seeking release on mandatory bail. The date was fixed by Justice Emmanuel Baguma of the Criminal Division of the High Court following an entire
- [Boda Boda Riders Rallied Against Sexual Rights on the Road](https://megafmug.com/boda-boda-riders-rallied-against-sexual-rights-on-the-road/) - Agency A new campaign has been launched in a bid to promote Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and road safety among the Boda Boda industry. The campaign dubbed “Kwatamu Awo - You Only Live Once” is a partnership between the United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union (UBBRCU) and Reach A Hand, Uganda. "Kwatamu Awo"
- [Gov't to Establish Fisheries Fund](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-establish-fisheries-fund/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has committed to rolling out the Fisheries fund to support fishermen with affordable credit for fishing gear. While meeting leaders of fishermen from the different parts of Uganda at the State lodge in Jinja City on Tuesday, Museveni noted that this fund will enable the already sensitised fishermen to transition into
- [President’s Statement on Strategic Budgeting And Prioritization of Key Sectors](https://megafmug.com/presidents-statement-on-strategic-budgeting-and-prioritization-of-key-sectors/) - Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu, greetings. I would like to, again, remind you of the mistake of kumemerera (Kumansamansa, ngwidu, scattering thin something). People who refuse to grasp the rich experience of the NRA, end up plunging us into mistakes that should have been avoided. Among the mistakes, I had to deal with was the
- [19 Killed, 13 Injured in Hoima-Buliisa Road Crash](https://megafmug.com/19-killed-13-injured-in-hoima-buliisa-road-crash/) - Agency Nineteen people have been killed in a road crash in Hoima District. The crash occurred on Tuesday at 11 p.m. at Nyabago cell, in Kigorobya Town Council, along the Hoima-Buliisa road. The Fuso lorry registration number UBB 639W was carrying more than 50 market vendors who were returning to Hoima City from a market in
- [NRM Tribunal Starts Delivering Rulings on Election Petitions](https://megafmug.com/nrm-tribunal-starts-delivering-rulings-on-election-petitions/) - The Director for Legal Affairs in the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Enoch Barata, has announced that the party's tribunal will begin delivering rulings on various election petitions starting Tuesday. The decisions will be communicated to the concerned parties via email. Barata explained that all petitioners were granted a seven-day window within which to begin receiving
- [Patients Shun Bibia Health Center III Over Cholera Outbreak](https://megafmug.com/patients-shun-bibia-health-center-iii-over-cholera-outbreak/) - Agency Bibia Health Center III in Atiak Sub-county, Amuru district, is facing a sharp drop in the number of outpatients as fears spread among the population following the admission of cholera patients. Since the onset of the cholera outbreak early last month, the health facility has been at the forefront of managing cholera patients and
- [President Museveni Promises Uganda Cranes Huge Winning Bonus](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-promises-uganda-cranes-huge-winning-bonus/) - Editorial Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has made a bold pledge to the Uganda Cranes, pledging a winning bonus of 1.2 billion per match. The announcement was confirmed by FUFA via their social media platforms on Monday. The pledge was announced to the players by FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo at the national team camp
- [19,800 Cattle Evicted from Northern Uganda in One Month](https://megafmug.com/19800-cattle-evicted-from-northern-uganda-in-one-month/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), under “Operation Harmony”, have evicted over 19,826 heads of cattle from northern Uganda in just over a month, as the military enforces President Museveni’s Executive Order No. 2 of 2023, which prohibits illegal nomadic grazing in northern Uganda. At a press conference held on
- [UPDF Retires 64 Soldiers at 4th Division Amid Cheers, Warnings](https://megafmug.com/updf-retires-64-soldiers-at-4th-division-amid-cheers-warnings/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Wednesday officially retired 64 soldiers, including five officers, at the 4th Division barracks in Gulu. The event, marked by gratitude, caution and praise, ushered the men into a new chapter of civilian life after decades of military service. Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Felix
- [Thousand Displaced As Flash Floods Hit Elegu Border Town](https://megafmug.com/thousand-displaced-as-flash-floods-hit-elegu-border-town/) - By Tolit Ivan Flash floods have submerged parts of Elegu Town Council in Amuru District, displacing more than 2,000 residents, amid cholera outbreak. The floods hit the border town at around 5:00 am after River Unyama burst its banks following the continued torrential rains being experienced in the region. The most affected villages include Kaladima,
- [Gulu Gets Regional Animal Diseases Diagnostic Center](https://megafmug.com/gulu-gets-regional-animal-diseases-diagnostic-center/) - By Norbert Mao The government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) on Wednesday commissioned a UGX 64M Gulu Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic and Epidemiology Center to enhance the capacity for early detection, diagnosis, and control of animal diseases in the region. The Regional center is a vital part of Uganda's efforts
- [Amuru Recommends Ban On Food Vending To Curb Cholera](https://megafmug.com/amuru-recommends-ban-on-food-vending-to-curb-cholera/) - By Tolit Ivan Amuru District Taskforce has recommended immediate ban on night food vending in Elegu Border Town as the district grapples with an outbreak of cholera disease. The disease has so far claimed five lives and infected over 200 people since early this month. During the task force meeting on Monday, the district leadership
- [President Museveni Boosts Kampala Hawkers With SHS 300M](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-boosts-kampala-hawkers-with-shs-300m/) - Editorial Excitement and jubilation filled Kololo Independence Grounds on Tuesday, as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni extended a cash capital boost worth Shs 300 million to street hawkers operating across Kampala City. Each vendor received Shs 100,000, in addition to buying their merchandise they brought to the function. The President on Tuesday also extended a similar
- [Obibi Declared Omoro LCV NRM Flagbearer](https://megafmug.com/obibi-declared-omoro-lcv-nrm-flagbearer/) - By Tolit Ivan The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party Electoral Commission has declared Okot Andrew Obibi as the Omoro district LCV flagbearer for the 2026 presidential general elections. The results was declared on Tuesday evening from the NRM Party headquarters in Kampala by Anthony Okello, the Omoro District NRM Registrar in the presence of Dr
- [FDC Endorses Nandala As FDC Presidential Flagbearer](https://megafmug.com/fdc-endorses-nandala-as-fdc-presidential-flagbearer/) - Agency The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has declared Nathan Nandala Mafabi as the party's presidential flagbearer for the 2026 presidential general elections. Nathan Nandala Mafabi was declared the party's presidential flagbearer by FDC Electoral Commission Chairperson Toterebuka Bamwenda at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi, along the Entebbe road, on Wednesday. Bamwenda stated that Mafabi's
- [Lira Man Arrested for Defiling Five-Year-Old Girl](https://megafmug.com/lira-man-arrested-for-defiling-five-year-old-girl/) - Agency Police in Lira City are holding a 22-year-old man on allegation of defiling a five-year-old girl from Agwentangwet B Cell in Lira City East Division. The suspect Brian Odyek, a resident of the same area was arrested on Tuesday morning from his resident after the victim reporting him to her parents. According to police
- [Rwot Acana Condemns Eviction of Locals From Aswa Ranch](https://megafmug.com/rwot-acana-condemns-eviction-of-locals-from-aswa-ranch/) - By Tolit Ivan Rwot David Onen Acana II, the Acholi Paramount Chief, has asked the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) to halt, with immediate effect, the ongoing eviction of locals from the contested Aswa and Acholi ranches in Pader district. An estimated 2,000 locals are living in the two ranches, according to reports. On Friday,
- [NRM Tribunal Receives 21 Election Petitions From Acholi Sub Region](https://megafmug.com/nrm-tribunal-receives-21-election-petitions-from-acholi-sub-region/) - Editorial Of the 381 election petitions the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Elections Disputes Tribunal has received from across the country following the party’s recently concluded parliamentary primary elections 21 are from Acholi sub region. The NRM has released a cause list for the first batch of petitions arising from the party’s parliamentary primary elections, with
- [Police Foil Attempted Suicide At Karuma Bridge](https://megafmug.com/police-foil-attempted-suicide-at-karuma-bridge/) - By Denis Omony Police on Friday rescued a man, suspected to be mentally ill, from jumping into the fast-flowing waters of the River Nile at Karuma Bridge in Nwoya district. The man, only identified as Ashraf, believes to be around 23years of age, had boarded a bus from Kampala, according to a bus ticket found
- [Two Incumbent LCV Chairpersons in Acholi Beaten In NRM Primaries](https://megafmug.com/two-incumbent-lcv-chairpersons-in-acholi-beaten-in-nrm-primaries/) - Mega Fm Team Two incumbent LCV Chairpersons in Acholi sub region have been defeated in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for Local Council Five (LCV) chairpersons. They include Orach Emmanuel, the incumbent LCV Chairperson for Nwoya district and his counterpart of Pader district Colonial Fearless Obwoya. Orach lost to Patrick Okello Oryema, the
- [NRM Tribunal Receives 380 Election Petitions, Hearing to Start Next week](https://megafmug.com/nrm-tribunal-receives-380-election-petitions-hearing-to-start-next-week/) - Tolit Ivan & Agency The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Elections Disputes Tribunal, John Musiime, has said that the tribunal has received 381 petitions from across the country following the party’s recently concluded parliamentary primary elections. Musiime said their mandate is to receive, hear, and resolve electoral grievances arising from the primaries, in
- [Kiryandongo Refugees Fighting Hunger With Climate Smart’s Pfumvudza Model](https://megafmug.com/kiryandongo-refugees-fighting-hunger-with-climate-smarts-pfumvudza-model/) - By Omony Denis Amidst the anxiety of displacement, erratic weather, and food insecurity, refugees in Kiryandongo settlement are turning to a climate-resilient farming technique called Pfumvudza to fight hunger and build resilience. For families relying on dwindling food aid and limited land, growing their own food is not a luxury but a vital necessity for
- [Mechanized Agriculture: Nwoya Tractor Operators Reaping Big](https://megafmug.com/mechanized-agriculture-nwoya-tractor-operators-reaping-big/) - By Tolit Ivan Dozens of Tractor operators in Nwoya District specializing in mechanized land preparation are reaping big from the trade. Mechanized land preparation refers to the use of machinery to prepare land for planting crops. This involves various operations like plowing, harrowing, and leveling, utilizing tractors, plows, harrows, and other farm implements. It aims
- [Climate Change: Could Goats Rearing Be A Life Changing Enterprise For Amuru Women  ](https://megafmug.com/climate-change-could-goats-rearing-be-a-life-changing-enterprise-for-amuru-women/) - By Aciro Gladys Tracy In the Northern Uganda district of Gulu, rising heat waves and extreme weather events like droughts and floods have significantly impacted on agriculture leading to disruptions in crop yields, livestock productivity, and overall food security. However Bennaps Business Solution Limited, a farmer group in Lukulia Village, Atiak Town Council in Amuru
- [Nwoya Residents At Risk of Developing Health Complications](https://megafmug.com/nwoya-residents-at-risk-of-developing-health-complications/) - By Mike Ojok Failure by Nwoya district authorities to address the stench from the waste being openly dumped by Bukona Agro-processors limited is back to haunt them. Since 2020, when President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the factory at Lapem village, Coo room Parish, Koch Goma in Nwoya district, the management has been facing growing criticism over
- [Museveni Rules Out Tanga-Odoi From Handling NRM Primary Election Conflicts](https://megafmug.com/museveni-rules-out-tanga-odoi-from-handling-nrm-primary-election-conflicts/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM political party, has said the party’s electoral commission, Dr Tanga-Odoi, can’t be the one resolving conflicts he presided over during the recent primaries. In a statement, President Museveni vowed to deal ruthlessly with anyone who would be implicated in
- [President Museveni Meets FAO Director General](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-meets-fao-director-general/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the critical role of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in supporting the transformation of agri-food systems, reiterating that agricultural development remains a top priority for Uganda. President made the remarks on Monday while meeting with the Director General of the Food and Agriculture
- [Declaration of NRM Flag Bearers Delayed in Some Regions Over Irregularities](https://megafmug.com/declaration-of-nrm-flag-bearers-delayed-in-some-regions-over-irregularities/) - Agency The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has yet to declare flag bearers for Members of Parliament in some regions, although the exercise has been delayed due to irregularities. While addressing the media on the state of the recently concluded party primaries, the NRM Election Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi Dr. Odoi cited challenges
- [Museveni Condemns Electoral Malpractices in NRM Primaries, Orders Prosecution of Offenders](https://megafmug.com/museveni-condemns-electoral-malpractices-in-nrm-primaries-orders-prosecution-of-offenders/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned irregularities reported during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries held on July 17, 2025, warning of tough action against perpetrators. In a detailed post-election message to NRM members, Museveni expressed concern over what he described as "unpatriotic actors" who allegedly tampered with the party’s democratic process through
- [Nomination Dates for Presidential Candidates Changed](https://megafmug.com/nomination-dates-for-presidential-candidates-changed/) - Agency The Electoral Commission has brought forward the nomination dates for candidates for the presidential elections slated for January 2026. Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC Chairperson, says that nominations of presidential candidates will be conducted between Sept 23 and Sept. 24, 2025. This decision, according to Byabakama, was reached after considering the activities that the
- [President Museveni Advocates For Group Owned Companies Among Artisans](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-advocates-for-group-owned-companies-among-artisans/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on artisans and entrepreneurs to transition from individual operations to family- or group-owned companies to ensure sustainability, collective wealth, and intergenerational growth. The President made the call on Tuesday during a visit to the Kigo Carpentry and Skilling Centre in Makindye-Sabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District. The centre is home
- [NRM EC Ready for Tomorrow’s Elections, Warns Against Violence](https://megafmug.com/nrm-ec-ready-for-tomorrows-elections-warns-against-violence/) - Agency The Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has issued a stern warning ahead of tomorrow’s parliamentary primaries, saying the Commission is fully prepared and will not tolerate violence, fraud, or political interference. Uganda’s ruling party, in power for nearly 40 years, will hold internal elections starting 10:00 AM on Thursday to
- [CAO, DEOs to Decide on Schools as Polling Centers For NRM Primaries](https://megafmug.com/cao-deos-to-decide-on-schools-as-polling-centers-for-nrm-primaries/) - Agency As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its parliamentary primaries this Thursday, concerns are mounting over the use of schools as polling stations and the risk of violence disrupting learning. With just hours to the election, the Ministry of Education and Sports has left it to district officials to decide whether schools
- [NRM Issues Voting Guidelines Ahead of Parliamentary Elections](https://megafmug.com/nrm-issues-voting-guidelines-ahead-of-parliamentary-elections/) - Agency The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has confirmed that its parliamentary primary elections will take place this Thursday, July 17, 2025, across the country to select flag bearers for the 2026 general elections. Addressing a press conference in Kampala on Tuesday, Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, affirmed that the
- [Gov’t To Partner with Journalists to Safeguard PDM Program](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-partner-with-journalists-to-safeguard-pdm-program/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new directive that positions the media as a vital force in safeguarding the Parish Development Model (PDM) from corruption and inefficiency. According to the President, the government will begin working more deliberately with journalists to monitor PDM implementation, investigate theft, and help citizens understand the purpose of
- [Gov't to Roll Out Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth](https://megafmug.com/govt-to-roll-out-dose-of-hepatitis-b-vaccine-at-birth/) - Agency All newly born babies countrywide will soon be subjected to yet another vaccine, after the Ministry of Health announced plans to roll out the Hepatitis B jab at all health facilities offering immunisation services. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Dr Ronny Bahatungire, the Commissioner for Clinical Services in the ministry, revealed that
- [Army To Deploy Aircrafts To Hunt Down Errant Balaalo Cattle Keepers](https://megafmug.com/army-to-deploy-aircrafts-to-hunt-down-errant-balaalo-cattle-keepers/) - By Tolit Ivan The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has disclosed that it plans to deploy aircrafts to hunt down errant migrant cattle keepers (balaalo) evading eviction. Last month President Yoweri Museveni issued another executive order number 2 to evict migrant cattle keepers from the region and other areas in the country. There are an
- [UPDF Urges Rural Applicants to Move to Urban Areas for Online Recruitment Access](https://megafmug.com/updf-urges-rural-applicants-to-move-to-urban-areas-for-online-recruitment-access/) - Agency The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has urged prospective recruits in remote parts of the country to temporarily relocate to urban centres with better internet and network coverage to complete the online application process for the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. The army plans to recruit over 9,600 personnel countrywide to bolster its human resource base
- [Ministry Warns of Emotional Toll as 98% of Paternity DNA Tests Turn Out Negative](https://megafmug.com/ministry-warns-of-emotional-toll-as-98-of-paternity-dna-tests-turn-out-negative/) - Agency The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has revealed that 98% of DNA tests conducted by men seeking to confirm paternity at the Government Analytical Laboratory (GAL) are turning out negative. This means the majority of men undergoing these tests are discovering they are not the biological fathers of the children they have been raising.
- [U.S Visa Validity for Ugandans Reduced to 3 Months](https://megafmug.com/u-s-visa-validity-for-ugandans-reduced-to-3-months/) - Agency United States visas for Ugandan citizens will be valid for only three months following changes by the Department of State to nonimmigrant visa validity for nationals of certain countries. The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, on Monday told journalists at the American Centre that this is part of the commitment to protect the
- [Gulu Archbishop Urges Security Personnel to Uphold Peace Ahead of Elections](https://megafmug.com/gulu-archbishop-urges-security-personnel-to-uphold-peace-ahead-of-elections/) - Agency The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Raphael Wokorach, has appealed to security forces to serve as instruments of peace, and dignity, as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Delivering a homily during the thanksgiving event of Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo in Agago district on Saturday, Archbishop Wokorach emphasized that true
- [Acholi Chief Rallies Support for Balaalo Eviction Over Environmental Concerns](https://megafmug.com/acholi-chief-rallies-support-for-balaalo-eviction-over-environmental-concerns/) - Omony Denis & Agency The Acholi Paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II, has appealed to individuals and leaders opposing the eviction of migrant cattle keepers (Balaalo) from Northern Uganda to reconsider their stance, warning of long-term environmental consequences resulting from large-scale cattle grazing. Rwot Acana said that the presence of large herds of cattle
- [President Museveni Lauds Chief Justice Owiny Dollo For Transforming The Judiciary](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-lauds-chief-justice-owiny-dollo-for-transforming-the-judiciary/) - Editorial Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoyi Owiny-Dollo, on Saturday held a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate his life, health, and long-standing service to the nation. The ceremony, held at Akwee primary School Grounds in Patongo Town Council, Agago district, drew hundreds of dignitaries, religious leaders, cultural representatives, government officials, and members of the Acholi community in a
- [President Museveni Pledges Increased Funding For PDM in Urban Areas](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-pledges-increased-funding-for-pdm-in-urban-areas/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to increase funding for the Parish Development Model (PDM), with a focus on urban and town parishes where the population density and number of potential beneficiaries are significantly higher than in rural areas. Under the current framework, each parish receives UGX 100 million annually, intended to support
- [Gulu City Man Arrested For Defiling 3Year Old Child](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-man-arrested-for-defiling-3year-old-child/) - By Tolit Ivan Police in Gulu City are holding a28-year-old man on allegations of defiling a 3-year-old girl from Pece Pawel central Cell in Laroo-Pece Division. The suspect Okot Emmy Odoki is alleged to have defiled the three-year-old girl on Tuesday from unfinished structure where he abandoned the victim. Okot had reportedly gone to buy cassava
- [President Calls For Renewed Commitment to NRM’S Six Point Agenda](https://megafmug.com/president-calls-for-renewed-commitment-to-nrms-six-point-agenda/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday called for renewed commitment to the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s six-point agenda, describing it as the cornerstone of Uganda’s transformation journey. The agenda focuses on peace, wealth creation, development, job creation, access to markets, and delivery of essential services. The President made the remarks while addressing a gathering
- [Apaa Residents Surrender Weapons in Renewed Push for Peaceful Coexistence](https://megafmug.com/apaa-residents-surrender-weapons-in-renewed-push-for-peaceful-coexistence/) - Agency Hundreds of residents in the disputed Apaa township in Itirikwa Subcounty, Adjumani District, have voluntarily handed over several handmade traditional weapons to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in a renewed effort to end years of land conflicts between the Acholi and Madi communities. The weapons were handed over on Tuesday in Apaa Primary
- [Focus on Wealth Creation-President Museveni Urges Residents of Wakiso](https://megafmug.com/focus-on-wealth-creation-president-museveni-urges-residents-of-wakiso/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on residents of Wakiso and Kampala not to be misled by the visible signs of development, such as roads, electricity, schools, and factories, but instead focus on individual efforts toward wealth creation. While addressing a public rally at Wampewo Community Playground in Wakiso District on Monday, the President
- [Health Ministry Confirms Cholera Outbreak in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/health-ministry-confirms-cholera-outbreak-in-amuru/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency Health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Cholera in Elegu Town Council, in Amuru district, after 14 suspected samples tested at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital Laboratory turned positive. The samples were referred last week after 14 people, including a four-year-old child, presented with acute symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea in
- [Lack of City Mortuary Affecting Operation of Gulu Hospital](https://megafmug.com/lack-of-city-mortuary-affecting-operation-of-gulu-hospital/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency Authorities at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital have raised concerns over the increasing congestion at the hospital mortuary, which is overwhelmed by a growing number of unclaimed bodies from across Gulu City. According to the authorities, the hospital six-body capacity mortuary is currently handling more than ten bodies at a time,
- [Lightning Strike Kills Two Students in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/lightning-strike-kills-two-students-in-amuru/) - By Tolit Ivan Two siblings, both students of Pabbo Comprehensive College, were last night struck to death by lightning in Turo Cell, Pabbo Town Council in Amuru District. The deceased Brenda Atimango (19) a senior two student and Lakot Gloria Mercy (18) a senior one student, were struck at around 2:30am when it was raining.
- [Museveni Faults Balaalo Over Crop Destruction in Northern Uganda](https://megafmug.com/museveni-faults-balaalo-over-crop-destruction-in-northern-uganda/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has condemned the disorderly conduct of some Balaalo pastoralists in Northern, Northwestern, and Eastern Uganda, citing key violations that include grazing livestock on people’s crops, illegal land occupation, and blocking access to public facilities like the Nile River. In a strongly worded statement released Sunday, the President outlined a series of
- [Museveni Nominated Unopposed](https://megafmug.com/museveni-nominated-unopposed/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairmanship and as the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2026 general elections. Museveni was also nominated unopposed as chairperson of the NRM party, a position he currently holds. Shortly after his nomination, President Museveni expressed gratitude
- [UPDF to Recruit 11,500 Soldiers](https://megafmug.com/updf-to-recruit-11500-soldiers/) - Agency The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has announced a nationwide recruitment of 11,500 new soldiers this month. Major General Felix Kulaigye, Director of Defence Public Information, announced at Mbuya Military Headquarters that applicants will submit their applications through the UPDF website from July 7 to July 11, 2025. Kulaigye said that while the UPDF aims
- [Uganda Prepares For President Museveni’s Nomination As NRM Chairperson and Presidential Flag Bearer](https://megafmug.com/uganda-prepares-for-president-musevenis-nomination-as-nrm-chairperson-and-presidential-flag-bearer/) - Editorial As Uganda gears up for the 2026 General Elections, President Yoweri Museveni is poised to formalise his candidacy for the position of National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the party's presidential flag bearer. His nomination is scheduled for Saturday, 5th July 2025, at the NRM Electoral offices, following a series of
- [CAOs, Police Officers Get Pay Raise as Wage Bill Rises to UGX 8.55 Trillion](https://megafmug.com/caos-police-officers-get-pay-raise-as-wage-bill-rises-to-ugx-8-55-trillion/) - Agency The government has increased the national wage bill by UGX 724.7 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year to support salary enhancements for selected public servants, including Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), police and prison officers, and senior civil servants in local governments. According to Circular Standing Instruction No. 01 of 2025 issued by the Ministry
- [UPDF Helicopter Crash; Five Confirmed Dead](https://megafmug.com/updf-helicopter-crash-five-confirmed-dead/) - Agency The UPDF has confirmed the death of five people in a helicopter crash in Somalia on Wednesday. The helicopter Mi-24, which had eight people on board, including six crew members, was flying from the Balidogle airbase in the Lower Shabelle region. Fire broke out after the helicopter crashed at the Aden Adde International
- [NRM Joint Campaigns Flop on Day One Due to Lack of Guidelines](https://megafmug.com/nrm-joint-campaigns-flop-on-day-one-due-to-lack-of-guidelines/) - Agency Joint campaigns for candidates vying for elective positions on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket have flopped on day one following the party secretariat’s failure to release harmonized campaign guidelines. The joint campaigns, which officially began today for positions including Members of Parliament, Mayors, and Councilors, are expected to run for two weeks, with
- [Court Awards Shs 150M to Family of Slain Amuru Veterinary Officer](https://megafmug.com/court-awards-shs-150m-to-family-of-slain-amuru-veterinary-officer/) - Agency The High Court in Gulu has awarded Shillings 150 million in compensation to the family of the late Dr. Samuel Ochora, the former acting Amuru District Veterinary Officer, who was fatally shot by a soldier early last year. Dr. Ochora was killed in the early hours of January 25, 2024, in Lakang Sub-county, Amuru
- [New Boda Boda App to Boost Rider and Passenger Safety](https://megafmug.com/new-boda-boda-app-to-boost-rider-and-passenger-safety/) - Agency The United Boda Boda Cooperative Union has unveiled a mobile application designed to improve safety and security for boda boda riders, passengers, and the general public. The application features a user-friendly interface that allows both riders and passengers to report suspicious activity in real time, enabling swift police response. It also includes an emergency
- [President Museveni Hosts Pastor Benny Hinn](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-hosts-pastor-benny-hinn/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday hosted renowned international evangelist Pastor Benny Hinn at the State Lodge - Nakasero, in a spiritual and reflective meeting that centered on the value of Christianity to Africa, national transformation, and prayer for the nation. During the engagement, President Museveni shared his views on the role Christianity has
- [President Salutes First Lady As She Celebrates 77th Birthday](https://megafmug.com/president-salutes-first-lady-as-she-celebrates-77th-birthday/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday paid tribute to the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni. He described her as a resilient woman who stood firmly through decades of personal sacrifice, leadership and service to Uganda. Speaking during her 77th birthday celebration at Migyera UWESO Secondary School in
- [Museveni Picks Nomination Forms](https://megafmug.com/museveni-picks-nomination-forms/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has picked nomination forms for the post of NRM party chairman and 2026 presidential flag-bearer. Museveni arrived at the NRM party headquarters in Kyadondo at 1:30pm accompanied by the First Lady Janet Museveni. He was received by Vice President Jessica Alupo, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and hundreds of supporters who
- [President Museveni Calls For Nationwide Nutrition Campaigns to Boost Sports Development](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-calls-for-nationwide-nutrition-campaigns-to-boost-sports-development/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Uganda’s sports fraternity to collaborate with the Ministry of Health to promote nationwide public health education, especially on proper nutrition and discipline among young people. President Museveni made the remarks on Wednesday while hosting a colourful luncheon at State House, Entebbe to celebrate Uganda’s sporting heroes. The
- [Security Personnel in Kitgum Evict 79 Heads of Cattle](https://megafmug.com/security-personnel-in-kitgum-evict-79-heads-of-cattle/) - Agency Security personnel in Kitgum District have evicted 79 heads of cattle from Tepwoyo West village in Mucwini West Sub-county, Kitgum District. The livestock belonged to Paul Okot, a businessman in Kitgum Municipality, who claimed to have bought the animals from a herdman in Lakaranganya village, Laguti Sub-county, Pader District. He had earlier taken the
- [NCDC Embarks on Review to Harmonize Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum](https://megafmug.com/ncdc-embarks-on-review-to-harmonize-primary-and-lower-secondary-curriculum/) - Agency The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) is set to embark on a review of the primary curriculum. Dr. Grace Baguma, the Director of NCDC, speaking at the launch of the 2nd International Conference on Curriculum Development at Kyambogo, said that the review aims to align the primary curriculum with that of the lower secondary
- [President Museveni Welcomes Opposition Youth To NRM](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-welcomes-opposition-youth-to-nrm/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday officially welcomed 191 youth who recently crossed from opposition political parties to the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The converts from the districts of Mubende, Kassanda and Mityana have been undergoing a two-week ideological training at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. The 2025/2026 cohort of youth converts
- [Deliberate Eviction Of Balaalo Cattle Keepers Starts](https://megafmug.com/deliberate-eviction-of-balaalo-cattle-keepers-starts/) - By Tolit Ivan The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has called for calm, cooperation, and adherence to the law as the deliberate eviction of the migrant cattle keepers, commonly known as Balaalo across the region commences today Wednesday. The deliberate eviction is expected to take 65 days. This comes after President Yoweri Museveni last week
- [Balalo Sue Govt Over Northern Uganda Eviction Order](https://megafmug.com/balalo-sue-govt-over-northern-uganda-eviction-order/) - Agency Over 300 Balaalo cattle keepers have sued the government, challenging a recent eviction directive which they say was issued without a prior verification process to determine land ownership or the legality of settlement in Northern Uganda. In their application filed before the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala on Tuesday, the cattle
- [Col. Bagonza Hails President Museveni As SFC Opens 3rd Inter Rifle Competition](https://megafmug.com/col-bagonza-hails-president-museveni-as-sfc-opens-3rd-inter-rifle-competition/) - Editorial The Commander of the Three Special Force Group, Col. Wilson Bagonza, has hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also Commander-In- Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), for his unwavering support towards the training and equipping of the army. He said the President’s support to UPDF is instrumental in enhancing the army’s operational effectiveness.
- [Chief Justice Opens Plea Bargain Session At Gulu High Court](https://megafmug.com/chief-justice-opens-plea-bargain-session-at-gulu-high-court/) - By Tolit Ivan A plea bargain court session is currently underway at Gulu High Court, aimed at expediting justice and reduce case backlogs within the court system. The session was officially opened on Monday by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo at Gulu Central prisons starting Monday and running for three days. Plea Bargaining is the negotiated
- [Museveni Calls for Middle East Peace Through Mutual Recognition and Diplomacy](https://megafmug.com/museveni-calls-for-middle-east-peace-through-mutual-recognition-and-diplomacy/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has broken his silence on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, calling for restraint, mutual recognition, and diplomacy among all actors in the region. Responding to concerns raised by the Iranian Ambassador to Uganda regarding Uganda's perceived silence on the matter, Museveni acknowledged the delay in publicly expressing his
- [UPDF, Somali Army Kill 30 Al-Shabaab Militants in Sabiid-Anole Offensive](https://megafmug.com/updf-somali-army-kill-30-al-shabaab-militants-in-sabiid-anole-offensive/) - Agency At least 30 Al-Shabaab militants have been killed by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), operating under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in a joint offensive with the Somali National Army (SNA). The fierce exchange took place on Saturday and Sunday morning in Sabiid-Anole town in the Lower Shabelle
- [President Museveni to Pick Nomination Forms on Saturday](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-to-pick-nomination-forms-on-saturday/) - Agency The President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, is expected to pick up nomination forms for the position of National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairperson and presidential flag bearer on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. According to Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, Museveni will collect the expression of interest forms from the party’s
- [President Museveni Rallies Rural Communities To Defend Peace](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-rallies-rural-communities-to-defend-peace/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Sunday called for tighter coordination between local communities and the police to preserve Uganda's peace which has been in existence for decades. Speaking at a public rally at St. Cornelius Playground in Kalagala Village, Buikwe District, the President mentioned that the country has been transformed, with peace standing
- [President Museveni Hails PM Nabbaja For Being A Committed Leader](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-hails-pm-nabbaja-for-being-a-committed-leader/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday attended a thanksgiving ceremony of Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime of Uganda in Kakumiro District. Nabbanja is also the Woman Member of Parliament for Kakumiro District. On arrival, the President was received by the Rt. Hon. Nabbanja and local leaders before making a tour of the Kakumiro
- [President Museveni Tips Leaders on Wealth Creation](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-tips-leaders-on-wealth-creation/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised the leaders in Greater Mukono to sensitise people to embrace government’s wealth creation programs in order to fight poverty in their households. “Leaders, you must educate our people about wealth creation. Put more emphasis on it like the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) which I studied in primary. Wealth
- [Suspected Female Suicide Bomber Killed in Kalerwe Market](https://megafmug.com/suspected-female-suicide-bomber-killed-in-kalerwe-market/) - Agency A suspected female suicide bomber has been killed in Kalerwe Market this morning. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) bomb squad is currently on the ground carrying out investigations, according to a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). This comes just weeks after a similar terror-related incident earlier this month in Munyonyo, where two
- [President Appoints Committee To Audit Balaalo Land Ownership Claims](https://megafmug.com/president-appoints-committee-to-audit-balaalo-land-ownership-claims/) - By Tolit Ivan President Yoweri Museveni has appointed a committee of 10 lawyers to audit claims by migrant cattle keepers, commonly known as Balaalo, of legitimate land transactions and ownership in northern Uganda. The appointment of the committee comes shortly after President Museveni on Wednesday issued a second directive in a month for the eviction
- [President Museveni Issues Another Executive Order To Evict Balaalo Cattle Keepers](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-issues-another-executive-order-to-evict-balaalo-cattle-keepers/) - By Tolit Ivan President Yoweri Museveni has on Wednesday issued another executive order number 2 of June, 2025 to evict migrant cattle keepers from northern Uganda and other areas in the country The order is in line with the executive order number 3 which was issued in May 2023 ordering the eviction of the migrant
- [Every Household Must Have Wealth Creation Activity-Museveni](https://megafmug.com/every-household-must-have-wealth-creation-activity-museveni/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized that under the Parish Development Model (PDM), every household in Uganda must engage in a wealth creation activity in order to get out of poverty. According to the President, the PDM welcomes all individuals across all sectors of wealth creation, especially commercial agriculture, where every Ugandan should participate
- [Museveni Assents to UPDF Amendment Act](https://megafmug.com/museveni-assents-to-updf-amendment-act/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has assented to the controversial Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 2025, which grants military courts the power to try civilians. In May this year, Members of Parliament from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), leveraging their numerical strength, passed the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The new law paves the way
- [Lakony Picks Nomination Forms To Contest Under NRM Party Ticket](https://megafmug.com/lakony-picks-nomination-forms-to-contest-under-nrm-party-ticket/) - By Tolit Ivan Former opposition party members in Acholi sub region who recently crossed to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party have all picked nomination forms to contest under the ruling party tickets. They include Ojara Martine Mapenduzi who is seeking re-election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bar-dege-Layibi Division, Anthony Akol, the incumbent
- [Museveni Against Hefty EPS Fines, Defends Digital Plates](https://megafmug.com/museveni-against-hefty-eps-fines-defends-digital-plates/) - Agency President Museveni has spoken against the hefty penalties slapped on motorists under the controversial Express Penalty System (EPS). The hefty fines imposed under the cameras installed by a Russian firm - Joint Stock Company Global Security that was contracted by security implement Uganda’s controversial digital number plate project have led to a public uproar.
- [Govt Allocates Shs 11.44Tr for Health, Education And Water](https://megafmug.com/govt-allocates-shs-11-44tr-for-health-education-and-water/) - Agency The Government has announced a significant boost in funding for safe water access, sanitation systems, and environmental protection across the country in the upcoming financial year, according to the 2025/2026 budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Kasaija revealed that 8 out of every 10 villages in Uganda now
- [Gov’t Commits Shs 9.9 Trillion to Security, Justice and Rule of Law](https://megafmug.com/govt-commits-shs-9-9-trillion-to-security-justice-and-rule-of-law/) - Agency The Government has allocated Shs 9.9 trillion to bolster security, justice, and governance in the 2025/2026 financial year. The country registered a 4.1% decrease in the volume of crime, with reported cases falling from 228,074 in 2023 to 218,715 in 2024, which translated into a decline in the crime rate from 516 to 476
- [Express Penalty System Temporarily Suspended](https://megafmug.com/express-penalty-system-temporarily-suspended/) - Agency The Ministry of Works and Transport has temporarily suspended the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) following public outcry. The Ministry announced the temporary suspension of the EPS Auto system in a statement released on Wednesday. The statement noted that the Minister of Transport will communicate further details on the review in due course.
- [NRM Issues Guidelines For Primaries](https://megafmug.com/nrm-issues-guidelines-for-primaries/) - Agency The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has issued strict guidelines ahead of its primary elections. The directive, issued by the party’s Director of Legal Services, Enoch Barata, outlines mandatory legal, academic, and ethical standards that all aspirants must meet to secure nomination under the NRM ticket. The 9-page document also elaborates on strict conditions
- [President Museveni and The First Lady Renew Their National ID’s](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-and-the-first-lady-renew-their-national-ids/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady also Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni on Tuesday afternoon participated in the ongoing mass registration and renewal exercise of the National Identity cards at State Lodge, Nakasero. The renewal exercise was efficiently conducted by a team from the authority, led by the Executive
- [President Museveni Orders Audit of NRA Veterans' Compensation Funds](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-orders-audit-of-nra-veterans-compensation-funds/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an audit into the expenditures related to the compensation of National Resistance Army (NRA) guerrilla war veterans and their support groups. He made the directive on Monday while presiding over the 36th National Heroes Day celebrations at Kaliiro playground in Lyantonde District, where some veterans voiced concerns about not
- [President Museveni Honors War Veterans](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-honors-war-veterans/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday reiterated his commitment to honouring Uganda’s war heroes and strengthening community security, as the nation marked Heroes Day celebrations. He praised the fighters of the National Resistance Army (NRA) and recognized the unique role played by the people of Kabula and Sembabule in supporting the liberation effort. The
- [UHRC Raises Alarm Over High GBV Cases in Gulu](https://megafmug.com/uhrc-raises-alarm-over-high-gbv-cases-in-gulu/) - By Tolit Ivan The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has expressed alarm at the high incidence of gender-based violence (GBV) in reported in Gulu district. According to reports by local authorities, a total of 400 cases of GBV have been reported in the district in the last five months.This translate to 80 cases being reported
- [Uganda's Economy to Double to USD 150Bn- Museveni](https://megafmug.com/ugandas-economy-to-double-to-usd-150bn-museveni/) - Editorial By the end of the next five years, Uganda's economy should have more than doubled to 158 Billion Dollars (570 Trillion Shillings), according to government projections. Delivering his State of the Nation Address, which also launches the fifth and last session of the current (11th) Parliament, the President also projected that in purchasing power
- [20 Defect To NRM in Nwoya](https://megafmug.com/20-defect-to-nrm-in-nwoya/) - By Omony Denis Okullo John Bosco, the former Local Council III chairperson for Koch sub-county in Nwoya district and a former member of the Democratic Party (DP) has crossed to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Okullu defected on Saturday alongside 20 other people including Atim Betty, the district Councilor Five for Lii sub-county
- [Museveni Warns NRM Leaders Against Disunity](https://megafmug.com/museveni-warns-nrm-leaders-against-disunity/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders against factions within the party. Museveni was speaking at a Thanksgiving Ceremony for Minister for the Presidency, Babirye Milly Babalanda, on Saturday in Buyende District. Museveni thanked Babalanda for raising concerns about disunity and urged leaders to focus on principle-based, not self-serving politics.
- [Museveni Touts Economic Stability, Poverty Reduction](https://megafmug.com/museveni-touts-economic-stability-poverty-reduction/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has said Uganda is steadily moving toward economic stability and the elimination of poverty, once again highlighting the Parish Development Model (PDM) as one of the pillars of the country’s transformation Speaking during the State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, the last during this term, the President described
- [Eight MPs Officially Change Party Allegiances, Speaker Confirms](https://megafmug.com/eight-mps-officially-change-party-allegiances-speaker-confirms/) - Agency The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has officially confirmed that eight Members of Parliament have changed their political party affiliations. The announcement came during a special parliamentary sitting at Kololo Independence Grounds, held just before President Yoweri Museveni delivered the State of the Nation Address. In her communication as chair of the session,
- [World Bank U-turn Ends Loan Ban to Uganda Over Gay Rights](https://megafmug.com/world-bank-u-turn-ends-loan-ban-to-uganda-over-gay-rights/) - BBC News: The World Bank says it is lifting a ban on loans to Uganda that it had put in place two years ago when the country passed a draconian new law against Gay Rights. In 2023, Uganda voted in some of the world's harshest anti-homosexual legislation meaning that anybody engaging in certain same-sex acts
- [Gulu Main Market Vendors Protest Outside Vending](https://megafmug.com/gulu-main-market-vendors-protest-outside-vending/) - By Tracy Aciro Business at Gulu Main Market in Gulu city on Wednesday morning came to a standstill following a protest by a section of the vendors accusing the city authorities of failing to enforce of the new trade order requiring all businesses to be conducted in gazetted spaces. Unspecified number of vendors have been
- [Counter-Terrorism Unit Shoots Dead Two Suspected Terrorists in Munyonyo](https://megafmug.com/counter-terrorism-unit-shoots-dead-two-suspected-terrorists-in-munyonyo/) - Agency The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) counter-terrorism unit has shot dead two suspected terrorists in Munyonyo, an upscale suburb of Kampala, during an intelligence-led operation carried out early Tuesday morning. The suspects, who were reportedly armed, were intercepted and neutralized as part of heightened security measures ahead of the annual Martyrs Day celebrations scheduled
- [Alleged Plot to Assassinate Museveni Using Drone Strikes Revealed](https://megafmug.com/alleged-plot-to-assassinate-museveni-using-drone-strikes-revealed/) - Agency Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, jointly charged with two others, has been implicated in a treason plot that allegedly involved a request for ricin poison to target government officials and a plan to assassinate President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This is according to a summary of evidence from the Office of the Director of
- [Mega FM Reporters Win At UNJA Awards 2025](https://megafmug.com/mega-fm-reporters-win-at-unja-awards-2025/) - Editorial Tracy Achiro and Tolit Ivan of 102 Mega Fm, the most listened to Radio in northern Uganda, are among the winners at the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2025 organized by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME). The awards recognise and celebrate outstanding journalistic contributions within the Ugandan media landscape. Aciro took the top
- [President Museveni Calls For Political Will And Limited Foreign Interference](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-calls-for-political-will-and-limited-foreign-interference/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday assumed the chairmanship of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes Region. During the 12th high-level Regional Oversight Mechanism summit held at State House Entebbe, His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye, the President of
- [Officials Warn Against ID Fraud and Bribery as Renewal Exercise Gains Momentum](https://megafmug.com/officials-warn-against-id-fraud-and-bribery-as-renewal-exercise-gains-momentum/) - Agency As the National Identity Card (ID) renewal and mass registration exercise enters its second day, government officials are turning their attention to emerging threats of fraud, extortion, and illegal practices, warning of arrests and legal action for offenders. In Wakiso District, Resident District Commissioner Justine Mbabazi issued a stern warning to money lenders who
- [NIRA Launches Mass National ID Enrollment Exercise In Nwoya](https://megafmug.com/nira-launches-mass-national-id-enrollment-exercise-in-nwoya/) - By Omony Denis There was massive turnout of people at the Nwoya district headquarters in Anaka Town Council today as the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) rolled out the mass enrollment and renewal of National Identity cards. NIRA plans to renew 15.8 million national ID cards across the country that are set to expire
- [President Museveni Tasks Muslims To Pray For A Peaceful Uganda](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-tasks-muslims-to-pray-for-a-peaceful-uganda/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Muslim faithfuls to pray for Uganda to remain peaceful. “As you embark on your pilgrimage to Mecca, pray for Uganda to remain peaceful,” he said. The President made the remarks on Tuesday in his message delivered by the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye while flagging-off 100
- [High Court Nullifies Kawempe North MP Election, Orders Fresh Poll](https://megafmug.com/high-court-nullifies-kawempe-north-mp-election-orders-fresh-poll/) - Agency The High Court in Kampala has nullified the election of Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North and ordered a fresh by-election. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, followed a successful petition by Faridah Nambi Kigongo of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who challenged Nalukoola’s election on grounds of
- [Herdsmen Given 14 Days to Vacate Northern Uganda](https://megafmug.com/herdsmen-given-14-days-to-vacate-northern-uganda/) - Tolit Ivan & Agency Balalo herdsmen have been given 14 days to vacate Northern Uganda or face forceful eviction. This was revealed by the State Minister in charge of Northern Uganda, Kenneth Omona. In a press briefing held on Friday at his office in Gulu city, Omona noted that the President has ordered for fresh
- [President Museveni Celebrates Spiritual Awakening As Churches Break From Religious Sectarianism](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-celebrates-spiritual-awakening-as-churches-break-from-religious-sectarianism/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the church for what he described as a significant transformation from being part of the problem to now being a cornerstone of peace, responsibility and spiritual progress in Uganda. He made the remarks on Saturday while officially closing the Light Up Uganda for Jesus Mission Convention at Kololo
- [“We Can Change The Policy On Free Education” Says President Museveni](https://megafmug.com/we-can-change-the-policy-on-free-education-says-president-museveni/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon leaders at all levels to assess and determine whether parents in their communities are financially capable of paying school fees to enable the government to revise its policy on free education. “The question to you, the leaders, whether political, religious, or cultural, is whether those people you
- [Gen Saleh Assures EU Diplomats Over Muhoozi’s Threats](https://megafmug.com/gen-saleh-assures-eu-diplomats-over-muhoozis-threats/) - Agency The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen Salim Saleh, has assured European Union diplomats in Uganda of safety amidst alleged threats against them by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. A team of European Union (EU) member state Ambassadors, led by the EU Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek, told
- [President Hails Parliament for Passing The UPDF Amendment Bill](https://megafmug.com/president-hails-parliament-for-passing-the-updf-amendment-bill/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated members of Parliament for passing the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. The President, who is in the greater Luwero on the performance assessment tour on the Parish Development Model (PDM) and other wealth creation programs, made the remarks on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, while addressing
- [Museveni Orders Muhoozi To Deal With Vandals of Electric Wires](https://megafmug.com/museveni-orders-muhoozi-to-deal-with-vandals-of-electric-wires/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to establish an inter-agency security committee to decisively address the growing cases of electricity infrastructure vandalism in central Uganda. The President’s directive follows a spate of vandalism incidents that have left several areas in Nakasongola, Luwero, and Nakaseke districts in darkness
- [Eight Arrested over Lynching Police Officer in Oyam](https://megafmug.com/eight-arrested-over-lynching-police-officer-in-oyam/) - Editorial Police in Oyam District have arrested eight suspects in connection with a mob attack that led to the death of two police officers attached to Ngai Police Station. According to police, five suspects were apprehended on Tuesday and three more suspects were arrested on Wednesday in Lira City by the team of police flying
- [EU Delegates In Gulu To Discuss Issues Affecting The Region](https://megafmug.com/eu-delegates-in-gulu-to-discuss-issues-affecting-the-region/) - Tolit Ivan A delegation from the European Mission in Uganda (EU) are in Gulu City to engage with the various stakeholders in Acholi sub region to discuss and find possible solutions to problems affecting the former war ravaged sub region. The delegation led by Ambassador Jan Sadek, the Head of the EU European Mission in
- [15 Key Suspects Identified Over The Deadly Mob Attack in Oyam](https://megafmug.com/15-key-suspects-identified-over-the-deadly-mob-attack-in-oyam/) - Editorial About 15 key suspects have been identified and face arrest over attacks and the subsequent lynching of a police officer by a mob in Oyam district on Monday. Naturinda John Bosco, attached to Ngai Police Station, was lynched following the fatal shooting of a civilian, Ojok Nelson Omoding, a resident of Tecik village. The
- [President Museveni Directs MSC To Offer 8% Annual Interest Loans To Market Vendors](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-directs-msc-to-offer-8-annual-interest-loans-to-market-vendors/) - Editorial Vendors from Kalerwe and St. Balikuddembe (Owino) markets in Kampala are set to benefit from low-interest government funding, known as Katale loan. The business financing project targets low-income earners and will be disbursed through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) at an interest rate of 8% per annum. This move follows a directive from President
- [Opposition MPs Walk Out Over Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill](https://megafmug.com/opposition-mps-walk-out-over-controversial-updf-amendment-bill/) - Editorial & Agency Opposition Members of Parliament on Tuesday stormed out of Parliament, boycotting the plenary sitting convened to debate and pass two contentious bills including the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, arguing they could not participate in what they described as a sham process. Led by the Leader of the Opposition,
- [NRM Postpones Special Interest Groups Elections](https://megafmug.com/nrm-postpones-special-interest-groups-elections/) - Editorial The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has postponed the elections for the party flagbearers for special interest group committees including the youth, older persons and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at village level. The election, which were scheduled to begin on May 19, 2025, will instead commence on May 29, 2025, according to Dr. Tanga Odoi,
- [Reckless Drivers to Be Banned Permanently-Police](https://megafmug.com/reckless-drivers-to-be-banned-permanently-police/) - Agency Police have issued a stern warning to long-distance bus companies, stating that drivers who endanger passengers' lives through reckless behaviour risk lifetime driving bans. Speaking to the media at Naguru Police Headquarters in Kampala, Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said investigations into two recent crashes involving Y.Y Coaches revealed gross driver negligence that authorities can
- [SFC Commander Hails President Museveni For Professionalizing The Army](https://megafmug.com/sfc-commander-hails-president-museveni-for-professionalizing-the-army/) - Editorial The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj Gen. David Mugisha has hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for professionalising the army and making it a force to reckon with. He explained that President Museveni’s wise leadership, strategic guidance and vision towards UPDF professionalism
- [“Expose Any Misuse of FDM Funds”-President Museveni Tasks Tooro Journalists](https://megafmug.com/expose-any-misuse-of-fdm-funds-president-museveni-tasks-tooro-journalists/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday interacted with journalists from the Tooro subregion at State Lodge-Fort Portal. During the interaction, President Museveni emphasized that the Parish Development Model (PDM) is meant to tackle the challenges of poverty and promote economic transformation in the country. “I come as a preacher to spread the gospel and
- [President Museveni Reaffirms Commitment To Tackle Youth Unemployment Through Skilling](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-reaffirms-commitment-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-through-skilling/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, on Saturday officially commissioned the Tooro Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub located in Kijwiga village, Katoke Sub-county, Mwenge Central, Kyenjojo District. Speaking at the commissioning, the President emphasized that Africa’s historical setback has been due to
- [President Museveni Leads Landmark Tripartite Meeting on Regional Infrastructure Development](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-leads-landmark-tripartite-meeting-on-regional-infrastructure-development/) - Editorial Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, convened a Tripartite meeting on Friday at Fort Portal State Lodge with delegations from the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Uganda. The meeting aimed to initiate plans for a Tripartite 1,100 km Road Project designed to connect Uganda and the Central African Republic via
- [President Museveni Explains Genesis of PDM Program](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-explains-genesis-of-pdm-program/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has explained that the Parish Development Model (PDM) program is one of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government’s deliberate interventions to get people out of poverty. “The program of PDM is part of our philosophy from the 1960s.We didn’t believe that we should have poor people in our country. Before
- [Ministry Bans Public Display of Candidates' Exam Results](https://megafmug.com/ministry-bans-public-display-of-candidates-exam-results/) - Agency The Ministry of Education and Sports has banned the public display of individual candidates' national examination results, warning that the practice violates the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. In a May 5th, 2025, circular addressed to all heads of institutions and proprietors of private schools, the Ministry expressed concern over “the continued publication
- [NRM Expunges Nearly One Million From Registers](https://megafmug.com/nrm-expunges-nearly-one-million-from-registers/) - Agency The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has removed 958,336 individuals from its registers following the recently concluded village-level party structure elections. Speaking to journalists at the NRM headquarters in Kampala on Monday, the party’s Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, confirmed the cleanup was based on findings from the village baraza elections held
- [MTN Remits UGX 50Bn to UCC Rural Fund](https://megafmug.com/mtn-remits-ugx-50bn-to-ucc-rural-fund/) - Agency MTN Uganda has handed over 50.55 Billion Shillings, being 2 percent of its gross annual revenue, to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). This is part of the telecommunications company's obligations under Section 3(g) of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013, which mandates UCC to create and manage a fund dedicated to the development of Rural
- [Airtel Uganda Contributes UGX 37.9Bn To UCC in Support of Universal Access](https://megafmug.com/airtel-uganda-contributes-ugx-37-9bn-to-ucc-in-support-of-universal-access/) - Editorial Airtel Uganda, has handed over UGX 37.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), reinforcing its commitment to expanding digital connectivity across Uganda. This represents an 11.4% increase from last year’s contribution. The contribution represents 2% of Airtel Uganda’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending 31st December 2024,
- [President Museveni Urges Cultural and Religious Leaders To Help Ugandans Get Out Of Poverty](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-urges-cultural-and-religious-leaders-to-help-ugandans-get-out-of-poverty/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged religious and cultural leaders to play an active role in fighting poverty, saying they must go beyond preaching and tradition to guiding communities toward economic transformation. “People being poor in a country that has everything is a big mistake and it’s largely a failure in leadership,” the President said.
- [President Museveni Hails Visually Impaired Farmer For Transforming Her Life Through PDM](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-hails-visually-impaired-farmer-for-transforming-her-life-through-pdm/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Biira Pelucy, a visually impaired poultry farmer and Chairperson of Persons With Disabilities in Kasese Municipality, for transforming her life through the Parish Development Model (PDM). Ms. Biira, once a beggar, now runs a thriving poultry business with 750 chickens at her home in Kasese, making millions of
- [Gen Saleh Calls for Unity in Boda Boda Industry](https://megafmug.com/gen-saleh-calls-for-unity-in-boda-boda-industry/) - Agency The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation, Gen Salim Saleh, has called for unity among the leadership of boda boda riders in various parts of the country. Gen Saleh says unity among the leaders will help them in ensuring that the newly established umbrella body that brings all boda boda leaders and riders across
- [ICT Minister Launches Solar M7, Promises to Donate 1,000 For Free](https://megafmug.com/ict-minister-launches-solar-m7-promises-to-donate-1000-for-free/) - Editorial The State Minister for ICT, Owek. Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo on Thursday launched a Ugandan Home Solar Kit dubbed Solar M7 with a promise to light up Uganda and Africa in the next five years. Speaking to journalists in Kampala, Sebugwawo noted that for too long, many people in remote areas have lived in darkness
- [80% of Boda Boda Accident Victims Die of Head Injuries at Lacor Hospital](https://megafmug.com/80-of-boda-boda-accident-victims-die-of-head-injuries-at-lacor-hospital/) - Agency The Director of St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor has raised an alarm over the high number of boda boda accident victims dying from head injuries. Dr. Martin Ogwang revealed that 80 percent of fatalities linked to motorcycle crashes involve severe trauma to the head. The worrying statistics were disclosed during a visit by members of
- [Museveni Orders UPDF to Deal with Political Intimidators](https://megafmug.com/museveni-orders-updf-to-deal-with-political-intimidators/) - Agency President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to deal with any political intimidators. Museveni, who chaired UPDF High Command and Defence Council at Entebbe State House, said UPDF has a role to play in protecting Uganda’s democracy by ensuring that any acts of political harassment and intimidation are stopped. According
- [Pope Leo Speaks](https://megafmug.com/pope-leo-speaks/) - BBC News: The new Pope is Robert Prevost - the first American pontiff - and will take the name Pope Leo XIV. Prevost, 69, steps out onto the balcony at the Vatican to huge cheers from thousands gathered below. Pope Leo XIV then thanks the cardinals who elected him during the two-day Conclave. Provost then
- [New Pope Robert Prevost, to be known as Pope Leo](https://megafmug.com/new-pope-robert-prevost-to-be-known-as-pope-leo/) - BBC News: The new Pope is Robert Prevost - the first American pontiff - and will take the name Pope Leo. Prevost, 69, steps out onto the balcony at the Vatican to huge cheers from thousands gathered below.
- [4th Division Commander Backs Deployment of UPDF in South Sudan](https://megafmug.com/4th-div-commander-backs-deployment-of-updf-in-south-sudan/) - Bt Tolit Ivan Major General Felix Busozoori, the UPDF Fourth Division Infantry Commander, has backed the deployment of UPDF soldiers in South Sudan saying securing peace in the war torn country is in Uganda’s best interest considering the high number of refugees and other related challenges that come with insecurity. Speaking during the recent pass
- [Violence, Manpower Glitches Dominate NRM Structure Elections](https://megafmug.com/violence-manpower-glitches-dominate-nrm-structure-elections/) - Mega FM Team & Agency Electoral-related violence has marred the ongoing National Resistance Movement-NRM structures across the county. In Gulu City, there were chaos in a number polling stations as a result of missing names in the party yellow book. Chaos were registered in Negri Village, Industrial Area, Library, Pece Cubu and Pece Pawel Central
- [Ministry of Health Launches Egg Powder Campaign to Fight Child Malnutrition](https://megafmug.com/ministry-of-health-launches-egg-powder-campaign-to-fight-child-malnutrition/) - Agency The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched a new campaign to curb malnutrition by distributing egg powder to young children in selected districts. Dr. Laura Ahumuza, a Senior Nutritionist at the Ministry, said the campaign aims to reach over 25,000 children aged between six and twenty-three months. Each child will be given a sachet
- [Kitgum Police Boss Arrested For Murder By Shooting](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-police-boss-arrested-for-murder-by-shooting/) - Bt Tolit Ivan A senior police officer attached to the Aswa East Regional Police Headquarters, has been arrested in connection to the murder by shooting of a25year old man on Saturday night at Apollo Grounds Cell in Central Division, Kitgum Municipality. SP Sperito Bainomugisha (47) was arrested on Sunday following the killing of Opoka Christopher,
- [Eddie Mutwe Produced in Court, Charged With Six Counts of Robbery](https://megafmug.com/eddie-mutwe-produced-in-court-charged-with-six-counts-of-robbery/) - Agency Edward Ssebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, the bodyguard for the National Unity Platform-NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi has been arraigned before Masaka Grade One Magistrate Court, where he was charged with six counts of robbery and assault. Ssebuufu, who was reportedly abducted by security operatives from Mukono district on April 27, 2025th, was held incommunicado
- [Museveni Suspends Cabinet, Urges NRM Members to Participate in Primaries](https://megafmug.com/museveni-suspends-cabinet-urges-nrm-members-to-participate-in-primaries/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the National Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has called on all party members to actively participate in the upcoming party elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, Museveni announced the suspension of the Monday Cabinet meeting and requested the Speaker of Parliament, Annet
- [The Presidents Statement on Verification of NRM Members And Election of LCI Party Flagbearers](https://megafmug.com/the-presidents-statement-on-verification-of-nrm-members-and-election-of-lci-party-flagbearers/) - Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. Congratulations to all Ugandans on the successful celebrations of the Labour Day in Nakapiripirit. I felt very sorry for the Nshoninkyes (the Kaggw’ensonyis, Latek wic, Ngin emametori ileic, Drinza kokoru- the ones with little or no shame to do or say wrong things) that minimize or dismiss the achievements
- [CDF Gen Muhoozi Confirms Detaining Bobi Wine Bodyguard](https://megafmug.com/cdf-gen-muhoozi-confirms-detaining-bobi-wine-bodyguard/) - Agency The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed that he is detaining Eddie Mutwe, a renowned personal bodyguard of National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine. Gen Muhoozi through his X formerly twitter account confirmed that Eddie Mutwe is in the basement of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). He sarcastically
- [President Museveni Signals Possible Labour Reforms](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-signals-possible-labour-reforms/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hinted at possible significant reforms in Uganda’s labour sector. He said the government is preparing to engage more deeply on key issues, including the establishment of a minimum wage, the phasing out of casual labour, and stricter regulation of employment agencies. The President made the remarks on Thursday during
- [Gov't Partners with Ker Kwaro Acholi to Boost Malaria Fight](https://megafmug.com/govt-partners-with-ker-kwaro-acholi-to-boost-malaria-fight/) - By Tolit Ivan The Government, through the Ministry of Health, has partnered with Ker Kwaro Acholi in a renewed effort to eliminate malaria in the Acholi sub-region. Michael Otim, Prime Minister of Ker Kwaro Acholi, revealed that the five-year partnership will see cultural leaders from the Acholi cultural institution work hand-in-hand with the Ministry of
- [President Museveni Meets Education Policy Review Commission](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-meets-education-policy-review-commission/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday met and held discussions with the Education Policy Review Commission led by Col. (Rtd). Nuwe Amanya Mushega at State House, Entebbe. The meeting focused on proposed reforms aimed at transforming Uganda’s education system into a competence-based and socially responsive model. The Commission, tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of
- [PS Directs Public Servants to Observe Deadlines for Resignation](https://megafmug.com/ps-directs-public-servants-to-observe-deadlines-for-resignation/) - Agency The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government has advised public servants aspiring to join elective positions to observe resignation and retirement timelines ahead of nominations. According to the Electoral Commission road map, the nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections will take between 16th – 17th September and Local Government elections, the nomination
- [KCB Commits UGX 270M Towards 2025 Pearl of Africa Rally](https://megafmug.com/kcb-commits-ugx-270m-towards-2025-pearl-of-africa-rally/) - Editorial KCB Bank Uganda Limited has today unveiled Mutebi Nasser as the latest addition to their team ahead of the 2025 Pearl of Africa Rally Championship. The announcement was made during a press event held at the KCB Bank Head Office at Lohana Towers, Lugogo Bypass, where KCB reaffirmed its support for its already stellar
- [Emphasis Must Be Put on Science And Technology, Says President Museveni](https://megafmug.com/emphasis-must-be-put-on-science-and-technology-says-president-museveni/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged that more emphasis should be put on science and technology in order to achieve the much-desired socio-economic transformation. Speaking as Chief Guest during Uganda’s belated International Day of Education celebrations at Kololo Independence Grounds on Tuesday, President Museveni urged the public and education stakeholders to prioritize science and
- [Kitgum District Bans Use of Akado Dam Water](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-district-bans-use-of-akado-dam-water/) - Agency The Kitgum District Cholera Taskforce has indefinitely banned the use of water from Akado Dam in Lugwar Parish, Labongo Akwang Sub-county, following an outbreak of cholera in the area. The district has so far recorded six confirmed cases of cholera, with health authorities suspecting Akado Dam as the likely source of contamination. The first
- [Minister Omona Urges End to “Blackmail” Over Development Progress in Acholi](https://megafmug.com/minister-omona-urges-end-to-blackmail-over-development-progress-in-acholi/) - Agency The State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, Dr. Kenneth Omona, has called on critics to cease what he describes as the persistent blackmail of the government's past affirmative programs aimed at rebuilding the Acholi Sub-region after the two-decade insurgency. Omona’s statement follows back-to-back criticism by several leaders, especially from the Acholi Sub-region over time,
- [President Museveni Emphasizes Professionalism As He Presides Over First Ever Hybrid UPDF Pass-Out Ceremony](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-emphasizes-professionalism-as-he-presides-over-first-ever-hybrid-updf-pass-out-ceremony/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), on Monday presided over a historic hybrid pass-out ceremony of 10,007 soldiers at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta. The ceremony, the first of its kind, combined recruits from multiple UPDF training centers through a virtual platform, marking a
- [Conclave to Elect New Pope to Begin on 7 May, Vatican Says](https://megafmug.com/conclave-to-elect-new-pope-to-begin-on-7-may-vatican-says/) - BBC News: Cardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the Vatican has said. The closed-door meeting will start inside the Sistine Chapel on 7 May and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world. It follows the death of Pope Francis who died at the age of
- [President Museveni Challenges Communities on Production](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-challenges-communities-on-production/) - Agency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged communities in the agricultural sector to adopt interventions that ensure consistent production and supply of produce to support the sustainability of the economy. According to him, although more Ugandans are now engaged in various agricultural activities, they continue to face major challenges from natural calamities such as droughts,
- [Pope Francis Laid to Rest](https://megafmug.com/pope-francis-laid-to-rest/) - Agency Pope Francis has been laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica following his funeral in the Vatican City. In a statement, the Vatican says Pope Francis' coffin has been buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome. The Pope's burial ceremony was led by Cardinal Chamberlain Kevin Joseph Farrell. "The
- [Former LRA Abductees Undergo Cleansing Ceremony](https://megafmug.com/former-lra-abductees-undergo-cleansing-ceremony/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency 27 former combatants who returned from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in the Central African Republic in 2023 on Thursday underwent a traditional cleansing ceremony at Ker Kwaro Acholi, the Acholi Cultural Institution. The returners were made to step on an egg, walked over the pobo branch, and layibi in
- [Joy As Gov’t Lifts Livestock Quarantine in Amuru](https://megafmug.com/joy-as-govt-lifts-livestock-quarantine-in-amuru/) - By Tolit Ivan The Government, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has finally lifted the livestock quarantine imposed on Amuru District. A six months quarantine was imposed on the district on July 18, 2024, following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Lakang sub county. Over 19,000 livestock including cattle, goats
- [President Museveni Hosts Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyata](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-hosts-former-kenyan-president-uhuru-kenyata/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday hosted the former Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta who paid a courtesy call on him at State House Entebbe. The visit followed Kenyatta’s participation as a keynote speaker at the second Annual Guild Leaders’ Summit 2025 held at Makerere University, Kampala on Thursday April 24,2025. The summit was organized
- [Airtel Uganda Partners with MOGO Uganda and Transsion to Bridge Smartphone Access Gap](https://megafmug.com/airtel-uganda-partners-with-mogo-uganda-and-transsion-to-bridge-smartphone-access-gap/) - Editorial Airtel Uganda, in partnership with MOGO Uganda and Transsion Holdings, has launched an innovative smartphone financing initiative aimed at making quality smartphones more accessible and affordable to Ugandans across the country. In a bold move to address the persistent "device divide", the economic barrier that prevents millions from participating in Uganda’s digital economy. This
- [Nominations For NRM Party Structures Start](https://megafmug.com/nominations-for-nrm-party-structures-start/) - Agency The nominations for LCI flag bearers and village party structures for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party started today Thursday. Early this week, the NRM secretariat delivered expression of interest and nomination forms to the districts ahead of the exercise. On Tuesday, District Registrars embarked on training Sub-county registrars on how the nominations would
- [Alebtong Teacher Arrested For Defilement](https://megafmug.com/alebtong-teacher-arrested-for-defilement/) - By Tolit Ivan Police in Alebtong district are holding a39 year secondary school teacher for allegedly defiling a16 year old student. The suspect, identified as Denish Erem, a teacher at Akura Secondary School, was arrested on Sunday after the victim opened up to her mother. The victim is a senior two student at Akura Secondary
- [Three More Suspected Cholera Cases Reported in Kitgum](https://megafmug.com/three-more-suspected-cholera-cases-reported-in-kitgum/) - Agency The number of suspected cholera cases in Kitgum District has risen to four after three additional cases were reported at Kitgum General Hospital. According to Titus Komakech, the Kitgum District Surveillance focal person, all three new cases are from the same family in Lobene East, Labongo Akwang Sub-county. Komakech revealed that two out of
- [President Museveni Proposes Neutral Tororo City As Compromise in Japadhola-Teso Dispute](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-proposes-neutral-tororo-city-as-compromise-in-japadhola-teso-dispute/) - Editorial President Yoweri Museveni has proposed a breakthrough compromise to end the decades-old conflict between the Japadhola and Iteso communities in Tororo. Speaking during a meeting held on Wednesday at State House, Entebbe, the President suggested that Tororo Municipality be elevated to a city status and maintained as a neutral administrative unit, with the establishment
- [Archbishop Kaziimba Mourns Pope Francis](https://megafmug.com/archbishop-kaziimba-mourns-pope-francis/) - Agency The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba, has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. Speaking during a meeting with Bishops and the organising committee of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations from Northern Uganda, Archbishop Kaziimba acknowledged the grief of the
- [Gen Muhoozi Appoints Brig Gen Olupot New National Defence College Commander](https://megafmug.com/gen-muhoozi-appoints-brig-gen-olupot-new-national-defence-college-commander/) - Agency The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Alex Opolot Olupot the new Commandant of the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U) in Jinja. Brig Gen Olupot previously served as commandant of the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, and now replaces Maj Gen Francis Okello, who is due for retirement
- [Omoro Teacher Confesses To Killing Students](https://megafmug.com/omoro-teacher-confesses-to-killing-students/) - By Tolit Ivan A key suspect in the gruesome murder of two girls from a school dormitory at Lux Primary and Secondary school in Labora Central village, Labora sub-county in Omoro district has confessed to the crime, according to the latest security report. Emmanuel Okot, the Omoro Resident District Commissioner who also doubles as the
- [Pope's Body To Lie in State Until Saturday's Funeral](https://megafmug.com/popes-body-to-lie-in-state-until-saturdays-funeral/) - BBC News: Pope Francis's body has been moved from his residence at the Vatican to lie in state at St Peter's Basilica. There was applause from the crowds as the procession made its way through St Peter's Square. From today until his funeral on 26 April, the Pope will lie in state inside the iconic
- [Pope Francis's Funeral To Be Held on Saturday](https://megafmug.com/pope-franciss-funeral-to-be-held-on-saturday/) - BBC News: Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST, 08:00 GMT), the Vatican confirms. The Vatican has also released images of the Pope in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hands. He will be
- [Vatican Releases Images Showing Pope in Open Coffin](https://megafmug.com/vatican-releases-images-showing-pope-in-open-coffin/) - BBC News: The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in his open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand. The pictures were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Francis's residence at the Vatican.
- [Another Firearm Recovered in Nwoya](https://megafmug.com/another-firearm-recovered-in-nwoya/) - By Omony Denis & Agency Police in Nwoya District have recovered another firearm, marking the third such discovery in just one month. The latest recovery was made on April 19, 2025, in Pakiya Village, Lii Sub-county. According to the Nwoya District Police Commander, Robert Magombe, the gun—an A-G3 NATO rifle with 8 rounds of ammunition—was
- [Cardinal Farrell Takes Charge of Vatican as Acting Head After Pope Francis’ Death](https://megafmug.com/cardinal-farrell-takes-charge-of-vatican-as-acting-head-after-pope-francis-death/) - BBC News: When the world learned of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, an Irish-American cardinal, little known in the wider world, was the one to break the news. After announcing that the pope had "returned to the home of the Father", Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell took on one of his biggest roles yet: the
- [Pope Francis Dies Aged 88](https://megafmug.com/pope-francis-dies-aged-88/) - BBC News: Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has said. His death comes after he appeared at the Vatican's St Peter's Square on Sunday to wish "Happy Easter" to thousands of worshippers. Pope Francis was discharged from hospital last month
- [Promotion Is A Sign Of A Lively And Functioning Army- Says SFC Commander](https://megafmug.com/promotion-is-a-sign-of-a-lively-and-functioning-army-says-sfc-commander/) - Editorial The Deputy Commander of the Special Forces Command (DCSFC), Brig Gen. Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru, has revealed that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Peace keeping troops in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, have been able to perform exceptionally because of professionalism and the trust the soldiers have in the Commander-In-Chief
- [Religious, Cultural Leaders Endorse Acholi Opposition MPs Cooperation with Gov’t](https://megafmug.com/religious-cultural-leaders-endorse-acholi-opposition-mps-cooperation-with-govt/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency Religious and cultural leaders from the Acholi sub-region have endorsed a cooperation deal between opposition legislators and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party aimed at the sub-region's socio-economic transformation. This comes amidst growing criticism from some political figures, cultural leaders, and civil society actors who question the exact intent
- [President Museveni Reiterates Call For Free Education in Uganda](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-reiterates-call-for-free-education-in-uganda/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni continues to express frustration about those failing to implement the government policy of free education across the country, calling upon leaders at all levels to ensure that the program is fully implemented. The President made the remarks on Wednesday while commissioning the Greater Mubende Presidential Zonal Skilling Hub in Kitenga
- [Airtel Uganda Introduces Africa’s First AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat Digital Fraud](https://megafmug.com/airtel-uganda-introduces-africas-first-ai-powered-spam-alert-service-to-combat-digital-fraud/) - Editorial Airtel Uganda on Wednesday unveiled its ground breaking AI-powered Spam Alert Service, becoming the first telecommunications provider in East Africa to offer network-level protection against fraudulent messages. This innovative service is automatically available to all Airtel customers at no additional cost, requiring no app downloads or opt-in processes. According to recent studies by the
- [President Museveni Hails Catholic Church For Fighting Poverty](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-hails-catholic-church-for-fighting-poverty/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church for their active role in combating poverty and promoting socio-economic development. According to the President, it is important to integrate spiritual guidance with practical efforts to uplift communities economically. President Museveni, who is on a wealth creation regional tour of the Parish Development
- [Opposition MPs In Acholi Under Scrutiny For Failure To Consult Electorates Over Cooperation with Gov’t](https://megafmug.com/opposition-mps-in-acholi-under-scrutiny-for-failure-to-consult-electorates/) - Bt Tolit Ivan The opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from Acholi sub region have come under intense scrutiny for authoring a document to the government in a bid to put aside their political differences and work towards the betterment of their people without consulting other key stakeholders including the electorates and the elders. On March
- [37Year Old Man Arrested For Torturing Child to Death](https://megafmug.com/37year-old-man-arrested-for-torturing-child-to-death/) - A37 year old man from Adel ward in Minakulu Town Council, Oyam district is in police custody on allegations of torturing his 4year old child to death. Olwii Tony was arrested on Sunday following the incident at around 6:00am. The suspect allegedly tortured his child to death, accusing him of defecating on the bed. After
- [President Museveni Calls For Action Against Key Bottlenecks Undermining Public Service](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-calls-for-action-against-key-bottlenecks-undermining-public-service/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on leaders to address persistent bottlenecks undermining government service delivery and social transformation. These bottlenecks according to him include; sabotage of free education and healthcare system, corruption and land grabbing. The President made the remarks on Sunday while meeting about 200 Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), Town Clerks and
- [Karuma and Ayago Bridges To Reopen On Monday](https://megafmug.com/karuma-and-ayago-bridges-to-reopen-on-monday/) - By Omony Denis The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that Karuma and Ayago bridges along the Kampala-Gulu highway will reopen to all traffic on Monday. The bridges were closed for repairs, and the reopening follows the successful installation and curing of expansion joints. The 61-year-old Karuma Bridge was fully closed in September 2024
- [President Museveni Urges Burundi Army Officers To Reject Identity Politics and Focus on Africa’s Unity and prosperity](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-urges-burundi-army-officers-to-reject-identity-politics-and-focus-on-africas-unity-and-prosperity/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday called on African military and political leaders to reject identity-based politics and instead embrace ideological clarity, unity, and economic transformation. The President was addressing a team of senior military officers and students from the Burundi Senior Command and Staff College who visited him at State House Entebbe. The
- [Installation of Expansion Joints At Ayago Bridge Completed](https://megafmug.com/installation-of-expansion-joints-at-ayago-bridge-completed/) - Omony Denis Engineers have completed the installation of the expansion joints at Ayago Bridge along the Karuma-Pakwach Highway. The installation of the expansion joint was concluded on April 10, 2025, a sign that the road will soon be ready for fully reopening to all traffic once again. This comes a week after engineers announced the
- [Gulu City Laboratory Technician Arrested Over Negligence](https://megafmug.com/gulu-city-laboratory-technician-arrested-over-negligence/) - By Tolit Ivan Police in Gulu City are holding Harriet Nasolo, a Laboratory Assistant attached to Bardege Health Centre III over negligence of duty and acting in unprofessional manner. Nasolo was arrested on Thursday following a directive from Kamba Amir, the Deputy Resident City Commissioner in charge of Bardege-Layibi division. Nasolo is accused of insulting
- [Besigye, Lutaale Denied Bail](https://megafmug.com/besigye-lutaale-denied-bail/) - Agency The High Court in Kampala has denied bail to opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his Personal Assistant Hajji Obeid Lutaale on grounds that they will interfere with ongoing investigations. The Criminal Division Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania on Friday denied Besigye and Lutaale bail, also noting that they are charged with treason, which
- [Mobile Money Robbery in Nwoya, Recover Firearm](https://megafmug.com/mobile-money-robbery-in-nwoya-recover-firearm/) - By Omony Denis Police in Nwoya district on Wednesday foiled an attempted robbery of a mobile Money agent at Olwiyo Trading Centre in Purongo sub county and recovered a numberless SMG rifle with three rounds of ammunition. It’s alleged that two suspects, both wearing black hoods, face mask and riding numberless Red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle,
- [University VC Tips Students on Lifelong Learning](https://megafmug.com/university-vc-tips-students-on-lifelong-learning/) - Prof. George Openyjuru Ladaa, the Vice Chancellor of Gulu University, has advised students and employees to nurture a culture of lifelong learning if they are to remain relevant in the ever-changing job market. Speaking on Wednesday during the 2025 career expo organized by Gulu University and Forum for African Women Educationists (FAWE) Uganda Chapter, Prof.
- [Two Petrol Vendors Arrested In Nwoya After Girl Dies From Self Immolation](https://megafmug.com/two-petrol-vendors-arrested-in-nwoya-after-girl-dies-from-self-immolation/) - Omony Denis & Agency Two roadside fuel vendors are in police custody in Nwoya district after they allegedly sold petrol to a 17-year-old girl who died after self-immolation. The suspects, whose identities have been withheld because of the ongoing investigations, were arrested on Tuesday following the death of Paska Ajalo, a resident of Gony Cogo
- [Registration of Ongwen Victims to Start in Two Weeks](https://megafmug.com/registration-of-ongwen-victims-to-start-in-two-weeks/) - By Tolit Ivan The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to proceed with the identification and registration of victims of Dominic Ongwen’s crimes for possible reparation. This follows a ruling on Monday by the Appeals Chamber at the ICC that upheld the order of reparations granted by the trial chamber to victims of the convicted
- [ICC Upholds Reparations Order To Victims of Ongwen](https://megafmug.com/icc-upholds-reparations-order-to-victims-of-ongwen/) - Agency The Appeals Chamber at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld the order of reparations granted by the trial chamber to victims of the convicted former Lord’s Resistance Army rebel commander, Dominic Ongwen. Ongwen was ordered by the ICC Trial Chamber IX on February 28, 2024, to compensate victims of his crimes in Northern
- [President Museveni Calls on African Leaders To Break Strategic Bottlenecks for Economic Transformation](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-calls-on-african-leaders-to-break-strategic-bottlenecks-for-economic-transformation/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on African leaders to confront and dismantle the long-standing strategic bottlenecks that continue to block the continent’s path to genuine socio-economic transformation. While officially opening the 8th African Leadership Forum at Speke Resort, Munyonyo on Monday, President Museveni said that Africa cannot achieve sustainable development unless it undergoes
- [Legislators Express Frustration Over Delayed Inquiry into Apaa Land Conflict](https://megafmug.com/legislators-express-frustration-over-delayed-inquiry-into-apaa-land-conflict/) - Agency A section of Legislators from the Acholi Sub-region is expressing frustration over the prolonged delays in the commencement of the investigation into the Apaa land conflict by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry. Despite being established by President Yoweri Museveni on April 3, 2023, the commission, chaired by retired Chief Justice Bart Katureebe is yet
- [Two Juveniles Arrested For Murder in Pader](https://megafmug.com/two-juveniles-arrested-for-murder-in-pader/) - By Tolit Ivan Police in Pader district are holding two juveniles for allegedly stabbing a 24year old man to death in Adongkene village, Tenam sub county, Pader district. The suspects, whose names can’t be revealed since they are minors, include a17 year old boy and a15 year male colleague. They were arrested on Sunday afternoon,
- [12 Perish in Bugiri Accident, Several Others Injured](https://megafmug.com/12-perish-in-bugiri-accident-several-others-injured/) - Agency Twelve people died in an accident on Sunday night at Lwaba Village, Kapyanga Sub-county, Bugiri District, along the Jinja–Malaba highway. The incident, which occurred around 9:20 p.m., involved a taxi, registration number UBQ 772A, traveling from Kampala to Tororo, and a trailer carrying a container, registration number KBM 175S, heading from Malaba to Kampala.
- [President Kiir Assures Museveni Of Commitment to 2018 Peace Agreement](https://megafmug.com/president-kiir-assures-museveni-of-commitment-to-2018-peace-agreement/) - Agency South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assured President Museveni of his commitment to implementing the revitalized peace agreement signed in 2018 that ended the fighting in that country. In a statement issued by the Ugandan Presidential Press unit, Kiir said he doesn’t want the resumption of fighting in South Sudan. For over two
- [Somali President Pays Official Visit to Uganda](https://megafmug.com/somali-president-pays-official-visit-to-uganda/) - Editorial The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday arrived in Kampala for an official visit. The visit which took place at State Lodge Nakasero underscores the long-standing brotherly relations between Somalia and Uganda and reflects a mutual commitment to deepening cooperation in areas of security, trade, regional stability
- [Two Killed In Fresh Attacks in Apaa](https://megafmug.com/two-killed-in-fresh-attacks-in-apaa/) - By Tolit Ivan & Agency Security personnel have imposed a temporary curfew in parts of disputed Apaa, over fresh clashes that have left two dead, and two others injured in separate attacks. Fresh clashes in the area resumed late last month after a 50-year-old man, only identified as Mwesigw, was murdered by unknown assailants on
- [First Lady Attributes Poor Service Delivery to Corruption](https://megafmug.com/first-lady-attributes-poor-service-delivery-to-corruption/) - Agency The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has said that corruption is the root cause of poor service delivery. While presiding over the 3rd national health professionals' education, training and healthcare conference in Jinja city on Thursday, Janet argued that unprecedented levels of corruption frustrate the minimal possibility of rolling
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- [Uganda, UAE Firm Sign Refinery Implementation Agreement](https://megafmug.com/uganda-uae-firm-sign-refinery-implementation-agreement/) - Editorial Uganda has signed a deal that paves the way for the implementation of the oil refinery project. President Yoweri Museveni oversaw the signing of the implementation Agreement (IA) for the Uganda Refinery between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and the joint venture partner, Alpha BMB
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- [Gulu Hospital Regional Referral Hospital Gets New Oxygen Plant](https://megafmug.com/gulu-hospital-regional-referral-hospital-gets-new-oxygen-plant/) - By Tolit Ivan The government through the Ministry of Health has completed the construction of the long awaited modern oxygen plant at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. The multi-million oxygen plant has been constructed by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) Engineering Brigade. Oxygen is crucial for ensuring a continuous, reliable supply of medical-grade oxygen, vital
- [President Museveni, UN Special Envoy On Great Lakes Region Discus Regional Matters](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-un-special-envoy-on-great-lakes-region-discus-regional-matters/) - Editorial The United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes Region H.E Huang Xia on Thursday paid a courtesy call to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe. During the meeting, the President and the UN Envoy discussed a number of regional issues which included among others the situation in
- [Health Ministry Launches Project to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases in North And Eastern Uganda](https://megafmug.com/health-ministry-launches-project-to-eliminate-neglected-tropical-diseases-in-north-and-eastern-uganda/) - By Tolit Ivan The government through the Ministry of Health in partnership with Sightsaver, a non-governmental organization, on Tuesday launched a UGX7Bn project aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) including lymphatic filariasis, hydroceles and elephantiasis in Acholi, Lango and Teso sub regions. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of 20 diseases, often caused
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- [Uganda Commemorates World TB and Leprosy Day with Urgent Call for Action](https://megafmug.com/uganda-commemorates-world-tb-and-leprosy-day-with-urgent-call-for-action/) - Agency On Tuesday, Uganda joins the rest of the world in marking World Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy Day. The national event was hosted at Nakasongola Roman Catholic Primary School in Nakasongola town. The theme for this year’s World TB Day is "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver," a rallying cry urging for urgency,
- [Kitgum Quadruple Murder Suspect Discharged from Hospital, Detained](https://megafmug.com/kitgum-quadruple-murder-suspect-discharged-from-hospital-detained/) - Agency Francis Ocaya, the man accused of killing his wife and three children and leaving another critically injured last week, has been discharged from the hospital and taken into police custody. Ocaya, who allegedly attempted to poison himself after committing the crime, was admitted to Kitgum General Hospital for treatment. After receiving medical attention and
- [Omoro Man Takes Own Life Inside Church](https://megafmug.com/omoro-man-takes-own-life-inside-church/) - Agency Solomon Opio, 27, a resident of Barolam village in Lalogi Sub-County, Omoro District has taken his own life in a suspected suicide inside the "Yesu En Yoo" Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Church. His lifeless body was found dangling inside the church in Omoro Town Council on March 24, 2025. His mother, Caroline Akello
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- [UWA Installs 71km Electric Fence to Curb Human-Wildlife Conflict](https://megafmug.com/uwa-installs-71km-electric-fence-to-curb-human-wildlife-conflict/) - Agency The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has installed 71 kilometers of electric fencing around Murchison Falls National Park to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the districts of Nwoya, Masindi, Buliisa, and Kiryandongo. These areas have been particularly affected by frequent invasions of wild animals into communities. Mega Fm has learned that 46.5 kilometers of fencing have
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- [Do Not Taint UPDF Image in South Sudan- Lt Gen Muhanga](https://megafmug.com/do-not-taint-updf-image-in-south-sudan-lt-gen-muhanga/) - Agency Land Forces Commander Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga has warned Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) heading to South Sudan not to engage in acts that will embarrass and taint the reputation of the country’s military. Lt Gen Muhanga, who was on Thursday briefing soldiers heading to South Sudan to join their colleagues who arrived earlier,
- [President Museveni To Support Successful Agribusiness Farmer](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-to-support-successful-agribusiness-farmer/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support to David Irumba, a successful agribusiness entrepreneur based in Hoima City. During a visit to Mr. Irumba’s farm on Tuesday, the President commended his dedication to wealth creation, attributing his success to the government’s message of economic empowerment. Mr. Irumba, who began his journey in 2018
- [President Museveni Commends Progress On Hoima Stadium](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-commends-progress-on-hoima-stadium/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hailed the progress at the Hoima City stadium five months after its construction began as the country gears to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania. The stadium is one of those earmarked to host the tournament and has seen viable progress with Turkish company MS
- [President Museveni Breaks Ground For Bunyoro University](https://megafmug.com/president-museveni-breaks-ground-for-bunyoro-university/) - Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for Bunyoro University, emphasizing the need for free education in government schools and the eradication of household poverty to ensure ordinary children benefit from higher education. Speaking at the event in Kikuube District, the President urged leaders to implement free Universal Primary Education
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