Politics 4 July 2026
Parliament's director of communications, Chris Obore Ariko, is accused of allegedly using the identification documents of Bukedea district drivers without their consent to account for over Shs 675 million in public funds. The Kachumbala Drivers and Loaders Association has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG) regarding the matter. Source: https://observer.ug/news/how-obore-used-bukedea-villagers-ids-to-account-for-shs-675m
Politics 4 July 2026
Members of Parliament from the Teso sub-region have visited Speaker Anita Annet Among, who is reportedly under house arrest, and are now appealing to President Yoweri Museveni for clemency. They cite her deteriorating health and need for specialized overseas treatment as reasons for their plea. Source: https://observer.ug/news/among-pleads-to-museveni-for-forgiveness
Politics 4 July 2026
Former Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua has filed a lawsuit against Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, seeking redress for her deportation from Uganda on June 22, 2026. Karua alleges the deportation was illegal and part of a campaign to undermine her clients' defence. Source: https://observer.ug/news/deported-kenyan-lawyer-karua-sues-muhoozi
Health 3 July 2026
The Ugandan government will compensate Phaneroo Ministries International for land needed to build a crucial access road to the new Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) facility in Naguru. This resolution follows a dispute that had stalled the project's progress. Source: https://observer.ug/news/govt-to-compensate-phaneroo-church-over-heart-institute-access-road