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Politics 28 April 2026
The Bank of Uganda has voiced strong opposition to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, citing threats to external reserves, currency stability, and overall economic health. Governor Michael Atingi-Ego highlighted how curbing foreign inflows could lead to reserve depletion and inflation spikes. Source: https://observer.ug/news/bank-of-uganda-also-rejects-sovereignty-bill
Health 28 April 2026
At least five patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital are currently without attendants, struggling with recovery from injuries and illnesses. Hospital staff highlight the physical and psychological toll of this neglect, urging families and communities to step up. Source: https://observer.ug/news/five-patients-stranded-without-carers-at-mbarara-hospital
crime 28 April 2026
Uganda's Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control arrested 231 foreign nationals in Kampala and Adjumani over suspected illegal residence and online scams targeting job seekers. Operations uncovered scam operations and raised human trafficking concerns. Source: https://observer.ug/news/online-scams-231-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-immigration-crackdown
crime 28 April 2026
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Nwoya District Chief Administrative Officer Jenaphar Nantume Egunyu to Luzira Prison over abuse of office charges related to an illegal animal market. She was arrested alongside farmer Fred Kalisa, accused of theft involving Shs20.6 million from the district. Source: https://observer.ug/news/nwoya-district-cao-nantume-remanded-over-illegal-animal-market-shs-20m-theft
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Politics
The Bank of Uganda has voiced strong opposition to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, citing threats to external reserves, currency stability, and overall economic health. Governor Michael Atingi-Ego highlighted how curbing foreign inflows could lead to reserve depletion and inflation spikes. Source: https://observer.ug/news/bank-of-uganda-also-rejects-sovereignty-bill
Health
At least five patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital are currently without attendants, struggling with recovery from injuries and illnesses. Hospital staff highlight the physical and psychological toll of this neglect, urging families and communities to step up. Source: https://observer.ug/news/five-patients-stranded-without-carers-at-mbarara-hospital
crime
Uganda's Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control arrested 231 foreign nationals in Kampala and Adjumani over suspected illegal residence and online scams targeting job seekers. Operations uncovered scam operations and raised human trafficking concerns. Source: https://observer.ug/news/online-scams-231-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-immigration-crackdown
Sports
Nemostars and Sport-S have advanced to the knockout stage of the CAVB Men’s Club Championship in Kigali, with Nemostars making history as the first Ugandan side to top their group. They face challenging Round of 16 matches against Kenya Ports Authority and Rwanda Energy Group respectively. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/other-sport/tricky-round-of-16-encounters-await-ugandan-teams-5439458