Politics 19 July 2026
State Minister for Local Government, Justine Nameere, has asserted that her public confrontations and filming of corruption suspects are legally sound and evidence-based. She argues the operations, conducted with security agencies, aim to recover stolen funds and complete stalled projects for public benefit. Source: https://observer.ug/news/minister-nameere-defends-public-confrontation-of-corruption-suspects
news 18 July 2026
General (Rtd) Moses Ali, a highly decorated military commander and long-serving politician who held several key government positions, has passed away at the age of 87. His death was confirmed by family members and sources close to the Office of the Prime Minister. Source: https://observer.ug/news/gen-moses-ali-dies-at-87
governance 18 July 2026
Legislators have been urged to champion reforms that bolster land governance and safeguard citizens' land rights, aiming to drive socio-economic transformation in Uganda. This call was emphasized during an orientation event focused on land management and oversight responsibilities. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4506/strengthen-oversight-land-governance-speaker
news 18 July 2026
A suspect on trial for the assassination of former Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Joan Kagezi, has implicated former Police Chief Gen. Kale Kayihura, alleging he orchestrated the murder. Source: https://observer.ug/news/former-igp-kayihura-behind-joan-kagezi-murder-claims-suspect