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Politics 8 May 2026
In April 1996, Uganda severed diplomatic ties with Sudan, expelling several diplomats over accusations of supporting rebels and a suspected plot to assassinate President Museveni. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/sudan-diplomats-given-48-hours-to-leave-uganda-5452436
news 8 May 2026
Kampala residents should anticipate significant traffic disruptions and increased security presence as President Yoweri Museveni prepares to be sworn in for a new term. Police have finalized comprehensive security and traffic management plans for the event at Kololo Independence Grounds. Source: https://observer.ug/news/museveni-inauguration-police-announce-road-closures-in-kampala
government 8 May 2026
Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies may soon see a substantial increase in their monthly salaries, with proposals aiming to raise them to Shs 9 million and Shs 5 million respectively. This move, supported by President Museveni, aims to address stagnant pay and disparities within local government administration. Source: https://observer.ug/news/museveni-offers-to-increase-rdc-salaries-to-shs-9m-month
Politics 8 May 2026
The European Union faces a delicate balancing act in Uganda, continuing development aid and security cooperation despite human rights abuses and election irregularities, while limiting direct support for democracy activists. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/eu-s-delicate-balancing-act-in-uganda-5452292
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Politics
In April 1996, Uganda severed diplomatic ties with Sudan, expelling several diplomats over accusations of supporting rebels and a suspected plot to assassinate President Museveni. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/sudan-diplomats-given-48-hours-to-leave-uganda-5452436
news
Kampala residents should anticipate significant traffic disruptions and increased security presence as President Yoweri Museveni prepares to be sworn in for a new term. Police have finalized comprehensive security and traffic management plans for the event at Kololo Independence Grounds. Source: https://observer.ug/news/museveni-inauguration-police-announce-road-closures-in-kampala
government
Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies may soon see a substantial increase in their monthly salaries, with proposals aiming to raise them to Shs 9 million and Shs 5 million respectively. This move, supported by President Museveni, aims to address stagnant pay and disparities within local government administration. Source: https://observer.ug/news/museveni-offers-to-increase-rdc-salaries-to-shs-9m-month
Health
Fatalities during or after surgical procedures in Ugandan hospitals are a cause for concern, often stemming from avoidable errors ranging from unnecessary operations to inadequate patient monitoring. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/errors-that-may-lead-to-death-linked-with-surgery-5452316