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2026-05-25 Health Ministry of Health

Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, taking total to seven

The Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional Ebola cases, bringing the cumulative total in the current Bundibugyo-strain outbreak to seven. Contact tracing and surveillance have been intensified.

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2026-05-25 Governance Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs

Oboth-Oboth elected Speaker, Tayebwa returns as Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament

Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament of Uganda with a commanding 441 votes, while Hon. Thomas Tayebwa retains the Deputy Speaker position.

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2026-05-24 Communications Dawati La Kiswahili

Serikali yazindua huduma za Kiswahili katika kila wizara

Matangazo rasmi sasa yanatolewa kwa Kiswahili kwa wakati halisi, yakiwa yamethibitishwa na maafisa wa Dawati la Lugha.

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2026-05-24 Governance Office of the President

Inspection of wealth-creation programmes in Teso and Lango

The Office of the President inspects wealth-creation programmes in Teso and Lango.

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2026-05-24 Governance Ministry of East African Community Affairs

Uganda assumes chair of the East African Community Council of Ministers

President receives mandate at the 24th EAC Ordinary Summit held in Arusha.

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2026-05-24 Infrastructure Ministry of Works and Transport

Kampala road resurfacing — Jinja Road closures this weekend

Works and Transport coordinates resurfacing with KCCA. Alternative routes published for motorists.

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2026-05-24 Economy Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries

Coffee export earnings hit USD 1.4 billion — highest on record

UCDA confirms a 38% year-on-year increase. New processing facilities opened in Mbale and Mbarara.

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2026-05-24 Social Ministry of Education and Sports

Ekiragiro: Ssemateeka w'okuyimirizaawo essomero erya UCE okuva ku 12 February

Minisitule y'Ebyenjigiriza eraze emirimu egijja okutuukirizibwa mu nnaku ettaano ezijja.

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2026-05-24 Economy Ministry of ICT and National Guidance

Free public Wi-Fi expansion launches in 14 new towns

Connectivity now reaches 96 public hotspots. Speeds upgraded to 100 Mbps.

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2026-05-24 Health Ministry of Health

Uganda to host Africa-wide Ebola response coordination centre

Government has been designated to host a continental Ebola response coordination centre that will support outbreak preparedness and rapid deployment across Africa.

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2026-05-24 Governance Ministry of Foreign Affairs

President Museveni receives credentials from five new envoys

Five newly accredited ambassadors present letters of credence at State House.

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2026-05-23 Health Ministry of Health

Government decentralises Ebola testing to improve response

The Uganda Virus Research Institute and the Ministry of Health have rolled out decentralised Ebola testing to regional laboratories to cut turnaround times and accelerate case management.

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