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"The king had no child. I don't know about it because we have never been told that. I heard the prime minister, while announcing Oyo's death, saying he had left an heir"- Charles Kayondo Kamurasi, the Omusuuga, or head of the Babiito royal clan, commonly known as the Abasuga. #MonitorUpdates

"The king had no child. I don't know about it because we have never been told that. I heard the prime minister, while announcing Oyo's death, saying he had left an heir"- Charles Kayondo Kamurasi, the Omusuuga, or head of the Babiito royal clan, commonly known as the Abasuga. #MonitorUpdates

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Moment of truth following Mabonga’s torture claims. #MonitorUpdates

Moment of truth following Mabonga’s torture claims. #MonitorUpdates

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VIDEO: A family of six, including four children, has been killed after lightning struck their home in Nyanza Cell, Oleba Town Council, Maracha District. Oleba Town Council LCIII Chairperson Robert Angupi told Monitor that the incident occurred at about 5am on Saturday during downpour. Angupi said the lightning also set the family’s houses ablaze. Rashul Adidi reports that the bodies of the deceased remained at the family home as of mid-morning Saturday, with authorities yet to complete the necessary procedures. The deceased also include the family head and his wife.

VIDEO: A family of six, including four children, has been killed after lightning struck their home in Nyanza Cell, Oleba Town Council, Maracha District. Oleba Town Council LCIII Chairperson Robert Angupi told Monitor that the incident occurred at about 5am on Saturday during downpour. Angupi said the lightning also set the family’s houses ablaze. Rashul Adidi reports that the bodies of the deceased remained at the family home as of mid-morning Saturday, with authorities yet to complete the necessary procedures. The deceased also include the family head and his wife.

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VIDEO: For the first time in more than three hours, the main gate at outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence opened at about 7:18pm, with a vehicle seen driving out of the premises. The occupant(s) of the vehicle were not immediately clear, but the car appeared to belong to Parliament’s protocol fleet. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

VIDEO: For the first time in more than three hours, the main gate at outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence opened at about 7:18pm, with a vehicle seen driving out of the premises. The occupant(s) of the vehicle were not immediately clear, but the car appeared to belong to Parliament’s protocol fleet. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

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VIDEO: A section of Ugandans who have been affected by Kenya’s directive on non-citizens operating small businesses arrive at the Busia border following their departure from Kenya on September 7, 2026. 📹David Awori

VIDEO: A section of Ugandans who have been affected by Kenya’s directive on non-citizens operating small businesses arrive at the Busia border following their departure from Kenya on September 7, 2026. 📹David Awori

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All the hotels competing to offer restaurant services at Parliament submitted their bids between July 7 and 28, with the lowest bidder quoting Shs1 billion while the highest quoted Shs12 billion. The majority quoted between Shs1.3 billion and Shs2 billion. #MonitorUpdates

All the hotels competing to offer restaurant services at Parliament submitted their bids between July 7 and 28, with the lowest bidder quoting Shs1 billion while the highest quoted Shs12 billion. The majority quoted between Shs1.3 billion and Shs2 billion. #MonitorUpdates

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UPDATE: Authorities have now linked Erias Lukwago to Dr Kizza Besigye's treason trial in a dramatic turn of events. Lukwago, a member of Besigye's legal team, was abducted from his Wakaliga residence on Monday morning Read: #MonitorUpdates

UPDATE: Authorities have now linked Erias Lukwago to Dr Kizza Besigye's treason trial in a dramatic turn of events. Lukwago, a member of Besigye's legal team, was abducted from his Wakaliga residence on Monday morning Read: #MonitorUpdates

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Investigators established that the suspects illegally reduced former VP Edward Ssekandi’s 83-acre estate located in Kyanamukaaka, Masaka District, down to 34 acres before creating a fraudulent title and partitioning the seized portion into separate plots. #MonitorUpdates

Investigators established that the suspects illegally reduced former VP Edward Ssekandi’s 83-acre estate located in Kyanamukaaka, Masaka District, down to 34 acres before creating a fraudulent title and partitioning the seized portion into separate plots. #MonitorUpdates

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VIDEO: A long police flatbed truck that arrived earlier has now departed outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence, leaving empty as it arrived. The vehicle reached at about 7:15pm and exited at 8:45pm after an operation on site, with its driver and onboard officers leaving in the same vehicle. Search operations are still ongoing at the residence. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

VIDEO: A long police flatbed truck that arrived earlier has now departed outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence, leaving empty as it arrived. The vehicle reached at about 7:15pm and exited at 8:45pm after an operation on site, with its driver and onboard officers leaving in the same vehicle. Search operations are still ongoing at the residence. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

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VIDEOO: People, including boda boda riders, gather by the roadside to watch NTV Akawungeezi, which is NTV Uganda’s prime-time Luganda news bulletin that airs daily from 7pm. Such scenes are a common evening ritual in several towns across Uganda. 📹Gabriel Buule

VIDEOO: People, including boda boda riders, gather by the roadside to watch NTV Akawungeezi, which is NTV Uganda’s prime-time Luganda news bulletin that airs daily from 7pm. Such scenes are a common evening ritual in several towns across Uganda. 📹Gabriel Buule

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VIDEO: A large police flatbed recovery truck arrived at embattled outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Kigo at around 7:15pm. As David Vosh Ajuna R reported earlier, a source speaking on condition of anonymity claimed a Rolls-Royce arrived at the residence on the evening of Sunday, May 10, during the El Clásico match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The source, who was found outside the facility before the heightened security deployment, said he has been among workers at the already-occupied residence, which is visibly still under finishing stages. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

VIDEO: A large police flatbed recovery truck arrived at embattled outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Kigo at around 7:15pm. As David Vosh Ajuna R reported earlier, a source speaking on condition of anonymity claimed a Rolls-Royce arrived at the residence on the evening of Sunday, May 10, during the El Clásico match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The source, who was found outside the facility before the heightened security deployment, said he has been among workers at the already-occupied residence, which is visibly still under finishing stages. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

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How helipads will solve Kampala’s traffic mess Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Mr Mishra stated that the 14.5-hectare Kingdom Kampala II Phase 2 helipad is designed to facilitate timely movements of ‘classy’ travellers in and out of Kampala, limiting the risks of economic loss, road crashes and diseases associated with air pollution , especially fumes released by vehicles during traffic. #MonitorUpdates

How helipads will solve Kampala’s traffic mess Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Mr Mishra stated that the 14.5-hectare Kingdom Kampala II Phase 2 helipad is designed to facilitate timely movements of ‘classy’ travellers in and out of Kampala, limiting the risks of economic loss, road crashes and diseases associated with air pollution , especially fumes released by vehicles during traffic. #MonitorUpdates

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The group was initially sent on a one month forced leave in May, which was extended in June. They were later summoned to pick their termination letters #MonitorUpdates

The group was initially sent on a one month forced leave in May, which was extended in June. They were later summoned to pick their termination letters #MonitorUpdates

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UPDATE: National Unity Platform (NUP) principal, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, who is currently in hiding after he escaped from his home following a January 16 night raid by the military, says a group of masked, armed soldiers on Friday night (January 23, 2026) broke into his house and beat up his family members. "They have currently isolated my wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, alone. Their intentions are unclear!" he said in a post on X. In a video recorded by Ms Kyagulanyi and obtained by this publication, she is heard asking the intruders their motive. The whereabouts of Mr Kyagulanyi, who rejected the results of the January 15 presidential polls in which President Museveni was declared winner with 71.65%, remain unknown. #MonitorUpdates #UgandaDecides2026

UPDATE: National Unity Platform (NUP) principal, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, who is currently in hiding after he escaped from his home following a January 16 night raid by the military, says a group of masked, armed soldiers on Friday night (January 23, 2026) broke into his house and beat up his family members. "They have currently isolated my wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, alone. Their intentions are unclear!" he said in a post on X. In a video recorded by Ms Kyagulanyi and obtained by this publication, she is heard asking the intruders their motive. The whereabouts of Mr Kyagulanyi, who rejected the results of the January 15 presidential polls in which President Museveni was declared winner with 71.65%, remain unknown. #MonitorUpdates #UgandaDecides2026

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Happening now: A joint security search that started over two hours ago is still ongoing at outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Nakasero. As of 6:06pm, the home remains under a security cordon, with police still heavily deployed at the scene. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

Happening now: A joint security search that started over two hours ago is still ongoing at outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Nakasero. As of 6:06pm, the home remains under a security cordon, with police still heavily deployed at the scene. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

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Security operatives in Mbarara have intercepted National Unity Platform (National Unity Platform) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, alias BOBI WINE and his supporters, commonly known as footsoldiers on their way to Bwizibwera Town Council for his second campaign rally in the city after addressing his first campaign rally at Mbarara High School playground. #MonitorUpdates #UgandaDecides2026

Security operatives in Mbarara have intercepted National Unity Platform (National Unity Platform) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, alias BOBI WINE and his supporters, commonly known as footsoldiers on their way to Bwizibwera Town Council for his second campaign rally in the city after addressing his first campaign rally at Mbarara High School playground. #MonitorUpdates #UgandaDecides2026

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VIDEO: Fire brigade crew members emerged from outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Nakasero to retrieve additional specialised entry equipment after spending more than two hours inside the premises. At some point around 7:35pm, loud cutting sounds could be heard from outside the residence as the joint security operation, understood to be part of an ongoing probe involving the embattled politician, continued. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

VIDEO: Fire brigade crew members emerged from outgoing Parliament Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Nakasero to retrieve additional specialised entry equipment after spending more than two hours inside the premises. At some point around 7:35pm, loud cutting sounds could be heard from outside the residence as the joint security operation, understood to be part of an ongoing probe involving the embattled politician, continued. 📹 David Vosh Ajuna R

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WATCH: NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, has been blocked from using his planned campaign venue at Kakeka Grounds in Kakumiro District after police landed a helicopter on the site. #MonitorUpdates #UgandaDecides2026 📹: Jeff Twesigye

WATCH: NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, has been blocked from using his planned campaign venue at Kakeka Grounds in Kakumiro District after police landed a helicopter on the site. #MonitorUpdates #UgandaDecides2026 📹: Jeff Twesigye

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VIDEO: Security at Mengo Palace, host of the Enkuuka end-of-year festival, reportedly restricted access for performers wearing red, a color associated with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Musician Roden Y Kabako was barred from performing, while singer Pius Mayanja (Pallaso) was only allowed entry after negotiations—and on the condition that he leave his entourage behind, according to Monitor reporoter Gabriel Buule, who is attending the annual event in Kampala.

VIDEO: Security at Mengo Palace, host of the Enkuuka end-of-year festival, reportedly restricted access for performers wearing red, a color associated with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Musician Roden Y Kabako was barred from performing, while singer Pius Mayanja (Pallaso) was only allowed entry after negotiations—and on the condition that he leave his entourage behind, according to Monitor reporoter Gabriel Buule, who is attending the annual event in Kampala.

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India retained its position as the largest recipient of outbound remittances from Uganda, receiving about Shs460b ($124m), more than double the amount sent to any other country #MonitorUpdates

India retained its position as the largest recipient of outbound remittances from Uganda, receiving about Shs460b ($124m), more than double the amount sent to any other country #MonitorUpdates

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UPDATE: Kampala City Hall Court has issued criminal summons against Uganda’s second Deputy Mufti, Muhammad Haruna Bukenya, and businessman Elias Muzamiru Lubega over allegations of obtaining $288,000 from Muhammad Kwaido under the pretext of selling him 3kgs of gold. Prosecution told court it could not make disclosures because the file had been called by the Director of Public Prosecutions following a complaint by the Deputy Mufti. Senior Magistrate Edgar Karakire adjourned the case to November 25, 2026. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Juliet Kigongo

UPDATE: Kampala City Hall Court has issued criminal summons against Uganda’s second Deputy Mufti, Muhammad Haruna Bukenya, and businessman Elias Muzamiru Lubega over allegations of obtaining $288,000 from Muhammad Kwaido under the pretext of selling him 3kgs of gold. Prosecution told court it could not make disclosures because the file had been called by the Director of Public Prosecutions following a complaint by the Deputy Mufti. Senior Magistrate Edgar Karakire adjourned the case to November 25, 2026. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Juliet Kigongo

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WATCH: “King Saha lied in the Akamwanyi song when he said their coffee was stolen. I want to assure him today that the coffee is back,” Gen (Rtd) Salim Saleh says, urging Ugandans to join the Uganda Coffee Group at its launch, Geofrey Mutumba & samilu busein report. #MonitorUpdates

WATCH: “King Saha lied in the Akamwanyi song when he said their coffee was stolen. I want to assure him today that the coffee is back,” Gen (Rtd) Salim Saleh says, urging Ugandans to join the Uganda Coffee Group at its launch, Geofrey Mutumba & samilu busein report. #MonitorUpdates

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WATCH: Lt Col (Rtd) Fred Mubiru, formerly attached to the UPDF Chieftaincy of Mubende Rehabilitation Centre, accuses senior officials in the UPDF of allegedly extorting part of his retirement package. He visited the Monitor Publications offices in Kampala to share his story. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Stephen Otage

WATCH: Lt Col (Rtd) Fred Mubiru, formerly attached to the UPDF Chieftaincy of Mubende Rehabilitation Centre, accuses senior officials in the UPDF of allegedly extorting part of his retirement package. He visited the Monitor Publications offices in Kampala to share his story. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Stephen Otage

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UPDATE: A newborn baby rescued from a pit latrine in Baita Ababiri, Katabi, earlier this week has received her first vaccinations at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. The infant was immunised this afternoon, with medical personnel reporting that she weighed 2.7kg during a medical check-up. In recognition of her fight for survival, health workers registered her on a child health card under the name Zion Victory. Meanwhile, police in Katabi are searching for the baby’s mother. Authorities say the infant will be placed temporarily in the care of an orphanage, pending the necessary legal clearance. #MonitorUpdates 📹: kamana ivan walunyolo

UPDATE: A newborn baby rescued from a pit latrine in Baita Ababiri, Katabi, earlier this week has received her first vaccinations at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. The infant was immunised this afternoon, with medical personnel reporting that she weighed 2.7kg during a medical check-up. In recognition of her fight for survival, health workers registered her on a child health card under the name Zion Victory. Meanwhile, police in Katabi are searching for the baby’s mother. Authorities say the infant will be placed temporarily in the care of an orphanage, pending the necessary legal clearance. #MonitorUpdates 📹: kamana ivan walunyolo

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"My grown children shouldn’t be held back or kept around forever. Good parenting means encouraging them to venture out, build relationships, and find their place among fellow Ugandans. Yet some cultural institutions act like possessive parents, saying, 'Muri bantu bange, mutagenda hara!' ('You are my people; don't go far.') That is bad parenting—denying people meaningful relationships simply out of fear of losing control over them."- President Yoweri K Museveni. #MonitorUpdates

"My grown children shouldn’t be held back or kept around forever. Good parenting means encouraging them to venture out, build relationships, and find their place among fellow Ugandans. Yet some cultural institutions act like possessive parents, saying, 'Muri bantu bange, mutagenda hara!' ('You are my people; don't go far.') That is bad parenting—denying people meaningful relationships simply out of fear of losing control over them."- President Yoweri K Museveni. #MonitorUpdates

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UPDATE: The election petition challenging George Musisi’s victory as Kira Municipality MP has taken a new turn after NRM candidate Daniel Kananura sought to withdraw his case. The withdrawal is being opposed by both the Electoral Commission and Musisi’s legal team, who argue that Kananura is attempting to avoid paying legal costs after proceedings reached the final stages, with only one witness left to testify. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Teddy Nakaliga

UPDATE: The election petition challenging George Musisi’s victory as Kira Municipality MP has taken a new turn after NRM candidate Daniel Kananura sought to withdraw his case. The withdrawal is being opposed by both the Electoral Commission and Musisi’s legal team, who argue that Kananura is attempting to avoid paying legal costs after proceedings reached the final stages, with only one witness left to testify. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Teddy Nakaliga

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UPDATE: Two men have been arrested over the alleged counterfeiting of 200 litres of antiseptic products used in surgical procedures. The suspects were arrested with packaged products labelled Kevlon Gentle, Povidone Iodine and Iodine Tincture, intended for sale to laboratories and clinics around Kampala. NDA spokesperson Abiaz Rwamiri says the suspects manufactured the products in a room on William Street before rebranding them with the help of accomplices on Nasser Road to resemble NDA-approved products. Searches at their homes and shops in Prime Complex on Wilson Street reportedly yielded several packaging containers and stickers. #MonitorUpdates 📹: samilu busein

UPDATE: Two men have been arrested over the alleged counterfeiting of 200 litres of antiseptic products used in surgical procedures. The suspects were arrested with packaged products labelled Kevlon Gentle, Povidone Iodine and Iodine Tincture, intended for sale to laboratories and clinics around Kampala. NDA spokesperson Abiaz Rwamiri says the suspects manufactured the products in a room on William Street before rebranding them with the help of accomplices on Nasser Road to resemble NDA-approved products. Searches at their homes and shops in Prime Complex on Wilson Street reportedly yielded several packaging containers and stickers. #MonitorUpdates 📹: samilu busein

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Lwengo District Chairperson Abasi Kizito has abruptly closed and padlocked the local NIRA offices following widespread complaints from residents. Locals allege that staff have been demanding bribes to issue National IDs and withholding cards from those who refuse to pay. Kizito stated he had repeatedly summoned the district's NIRA officer to address the complaints, but received no response. He is now calling on NIRA’s Executive Director to appoint new leadership that will prioritize citizen concerns. #MonitorUpdates 📹 Gertrude Mutyaba

Lwengo District Chairperson Abasi Kizito has abruptly closed and padlocked the local NIRA offices following widespread complaints from residents. Locals allege that staff have been demanding bribes to issue National IDs and withholding cards from those who refuse to pay. Kizito stated he had repeatedly summoned the district's NIRA officer to address the complaints, but received no response. He is now calling on NIRA’s Executive Director to appoint new leadership that will prioritize citizen concerns. #MonitorUpdates 📹 Gertrude Mutyaba

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"I fought Idi Amin, was I safe? I fought Milton Obote for five years. I would rather die on my feet fighting than live on my knees begging," says Gen Kahinda Otafiire as he distances self from PLU. MORE DETAILS👉: #MonitorUpdates

"I fought Idi Amin, was I safe? I fought Milton Obote for five years. I would rather die on my feet fighting than live on my knees begging," says Gen Kahinda Otafiire as he distances self from PLU. MORE DETAILS👉: #MonitorUpdates

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WATCH: A scuffle has broken out between police and members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) as they attempted to deliver a protest document to the Turkish Embassy in Kampala. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Lubowa Abubaker

WATCH: A scuffle has broken out between police and members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) as they attempted to deliver a protest document to the Turkish Embassy in Kampala. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Lubowa Abubaker

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UPDATE: Justice George Okello has urged reconciliation in an election petition filed by Nasif Najja challenging Ian Kyeyune’s victory as Wakiso District chairperson, suggesting the two consider an arrangement under which Kyeyune serves this term and Najja gets a chance in the next. The judge stressed that political differences should not divide people. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Noeline Nabukenya

UPDATE: Justice George Okello has urged reconciliation in an election petition filed by Nasif Najja challenging Ian Kyeyune’s victory as Wakiso District chairperson, suggesting the two consider an arrangement under which Kyeyune serves this term and Najja gets a chance in the next. The judge stressed that political differences should not divide people. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Noeline Nabukenya

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JUST IN: A fire has broken out at Wandegeya Police Station in Kampala. The cause of the fire is yet to be established. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Ibrahim Kavuma

JUST IN: A fire has broken out at Wandegeya Police Station in Kampala. The cause of the fire is yet to be established. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Ibrahim Kavuma

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UPDATE: Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire weighs in on the "digital" number plate project as Parliament’s Physical Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Mwine Mpaka, questions former officials over its implementation, pricing and value for money. Otafiire, who was Internal Affairs Minister when the project was rolled out, appeared alongside Gen Katumba Wamala, then Minister of Works and Transport. The two now serve in different dockets, with Otafiire heading the Ministry of Water and Environment and Katumba Wamala serving as Minister of Public Service. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Ibrahim Kavuma

UPDATE: Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire weighs in on the "digital" number plate project as Parliament’s Physical Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Mwine Mpaka, questions former officials over its implementation, pricing and value for money. Otafiire, who was Internal Affairs Minister when the project was rolled out, appeared alongside Gen Katumba Wamala, then Minister of Works and Transport. The two now serve in different dockets, with Otafiire heading the Ministry of Water and Environment and Katumba Wamala serving as Minister of Public Service. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Ibrahim Kavuma

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UPDATE: The Attorney General, Sam Mayanja, has cleared Tooro Kingdom to proceed with preparations to enthrone the new king. Tooro Kingdom Supreme Council set September 29, 2026, as the official coronation date for Crown Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, who will be enthroned as Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, the 14th Omukama of Tooro. The follows the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on August 27, 2026. The Attorney General stated that kingdom authorities are at liberty to continue with preparations since no formal appeal has been registered in a court of law, as would typically occur in the event of a legal dispute. See related story: #MonitorUpdates 📹: Mike Sebalu

UPDATE: The Attorney General, Sam Mayanja, has cleared Tooro Kingdom to proceed with preparations to enthrone the new king. Tooro Kingdom Supreme Council set September 29, 2026, as the official coronation date for Crown Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, who will be enthroned as Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, the 14th Omukama of Tooro. The follows the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on August 27, 2026. The Attorney General stated that kingdom authorities are at liberty to continue with preparations since no formal appeal has been registered in a court of law, as would typically occur in the event of a legal dispute. See related story: #MonitorUpdates 📹: Mike Sebalu

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"One of the most embarrassing things that has ever happened to me was being given 300 iron sheets that I never asked for." - Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth (MP) made the candid revelation during today’s plenary sitting. 🇺🇬 #Uganda #Parliament. #MonitorUpdates 📹Jeff Twesigye

"One of the most embarrassing things that has ever happened to me was being given 300 iron sheets that I never asked for." - Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth (MP) made the candid revelation during today’s plenary sitting. 🇺🇬 #Uganda #Parliament. #MonitorUpdates 📹Jeff Twesigye

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A woman broke into tears at Wakiso Central Daily Market after discovering she had been left off the new stall allocation list—despite allegedly paying a Shs2 million bribe to the former market leadership. The revelation came as Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, dissolved the old market committee and installed interim leadership. The minister established that the former executives had sidelined genuine local vendors, instead selling off stalls to individuals who paid bribes. Wakiso District secured World Bank funding to construct a modern market accommodating nearly 800 vendors. A temporary structure has been set up to host the traders while construction gets underway. #MonitorUpdates 📹 Noeline Nabukenya

A woman broke into tears at Wakiso Central Daily Market after discovering she had been left off the new stall allocation list—despite allegedly paying a Shs2 million bribe to the former market leadership. The revelation came as Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, dissolved the old market committee and installed interim leadership. The minister established that the former executives had sidelined genuine local vendors, instead selling off stalls to individuals who paid bribes. Wakiso District secured World Bank funding to construct a modern market accommodating nearly 800 vendors. A temporary structure has been set up to host the traders while construction gets underway. #MonitorUpdates 📹 Noeline Nabukenya

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"I was very sad because a day after King Oyo was buried here, I was going through my documents, and I found a letter which he had written to me on June 15, 2026 when he was where he was. And it was a day after he had buried him, I was really very sad. And he was thanking me for a number of things, including appointing ministers from Tooro, and so on. I was really very sad. So this means that by June, he was still writing letters, as if he was all right."- President Yoweri K Museveni. #MonitorUpdates

"I was very sad because a day after King Oyo was buried here, I was going through my documents, and I found a letter which he had written to me on June 15, 2026 when he was where he was. And it was a day after he had buried him, I was really very sad. And he was thanking me for a number of things, including appointing ministers from Tooro, and so on. I was really very sad. So this means that by June, he was still writing letters, as if he was all right."- President Yoweri K Museveni. #MonitorUpdates

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UPDATE: Prince Patrick Mpuuga and Prince Solomon Nyaika, sons of Omusuuga Charles Karumasi, have accused self-interested individuals of hijacking their father and using him to advance their own agenda. They say their father retired during last year’s coronation anniversary, after which the process of identifying and installing a new Musuuga was expected to begin. The princes further argue that the will left by the late King Oyo is binding on all parties involved in the succession dispute. They also challenge the suggestion that a king can be elected, arguing that monarchs are not chosen through voting. Their comments come amid a succession row following the appointment of Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi as the new King of Tooro. #MonitorUpdates 📹: onyango jackson

UPDATE: Prince Patrick Mpuuga and Prince Solomon Nyaika, sons of Omusuuga Charles Karumasi, have accused self-interested individuals of hijacking their father and using him to advance their own agenda. They say their father retired during last year’s coronation anniversary, after which the process of identifying and installing a new Musuuga was expected to begin. The princes further argue that the will left by the late King Oyo is binding on all parties involved in the succession dispute. They also challenge the suggestion that a king can be elected, arguing that monarchs are not chosen through voting. Their comments come amid a succession row following the appointment of Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi as the new King of Tooro. #MonitorUpdates 📹: onyango jackson

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UPDATE: The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has upgraded the car park payment system at Entebbe International Airport to reduce congestion and speed up entry and exit. UCAA Manager of Public Affairs Vianney Luggya says the new system uses AI-powered number plate recognition for faster processing. At exit points, barriers automatically open once parking fees are paid, eliminating the need to insert a payment card. The system supports mobile money payments, while Visa and QR-code options will be introduced as the upgrade is fully rolled out. Motorists can currently pay via mobile money by dialling *227# and following the prompts. #MonitorUpdates 📹: kamana ivan walunyolo

UPDATE: The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has upgraded the car park payment system at Entebbe International Airport to reduce congestion and speed up entry and exit. UCAA Manager of Public Affairs Vianney Luggya says the new system uses AI-powered number plate recognition for faster processing. At exit points, barriers automatically open once parking fees are paid, eliminating the need to insert a payment card. The system supports mobile money payments, while Visa and QR-code options will be introduced as the upgrade is fully rolled out. Motorists can currently pay via mobile money by dialling *227# and following the prompts. #MonitorUpdates 📹: kamana ivan walunyolo

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UPDATE: Omujwera Musuuga Charles Kamurasi, head of the Babiito Royal Clan, has declared Crown Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo before the Tooro Supreme Council, the top organ of the Tooro Kingdom, during a sitting at Muchwa Headquarters in Fort Portal City. The declaration, made on September 15, 2026, now gives the Babiito Royal Clan the mandate to proceed with preparations for the coronation. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Alex Ashaba

UPDATE: Omujwera Musuuga Charles Kamurasi, head of the Babiito Royal Clan, has declared Crown Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo before the Tooro Supreme Council, the top organ of the Tooro Kingdom, during a sitting at Muchwa Headquarters in Fort Portal City. The declaration, made on September 15, 2026, now gives the Babiito Royal Clan the mandate to proceed with preparations for the coronation. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Alex Ashaba

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