Politics 29 July 2026
The High Court Criminal Division has dismissed an application to halt the treason trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, despite objections over legal representation. Justice Emmanuel Baguma ruled that the trial will proceed with court-appointed lawyers, while the accused pursue their own legal counsel. Source: https://observer.ug/news/justice-baguma-declines-to-halt-besigye-treason-trial-over-state-lawyers-dispute
Politics 29 July 2026
Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been transferred to Butambala district and is expected to appear in court after resurfacing at Nateete police station. He had been missing for over two weeks. Source: https://observer.ug/news/muwanga-kivumbi-transferred-to-butambala-after-resurfacing-at-nateete-police-station
news 29 July 2026
A Shs 68 million culvert bridge in Arua City has partially collapsed only four months after its inauguration, raising serious questions about construction quality and taxpayer value. The structure, vital for connecting two key residential cells, failed during recent heavy rains. Source: https://observer.ug/news/shs-68m-arua-bridge-collapses-four-months-after-commissioning
Business 29 July 2026
A new $200-248 million agro-industrial project, Nonda Coffee Park, is set to break ground in Nakaseke District, aiming to become East and Central Africa's largest coffee processing facility and boost Uganda's export earnings. Source: https://ugandainvest.go.ug/200-million-nonda-coffee-park-opening-in-uganda