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Uganda

Uganda's $328m DRDIP II enters implementation review. See the financing split, planned services, district-count differences and accountability demands.

Refugees and Migration

Uganda advances its refugee-host development plan, with district funding under tighter scrutiny.

Uganda's $328m DRDIP II: Refugee District Funds Under Scrutiny

Explore Bobi Wine’s biography, age, parents, education, wife Barbie, children, songs, political career and life abroad after Uganda’s 2026 election.

Biography

From Kamwokya and Uganda’s music scene to Parliament, presidential elections and life abroad.

Bobi Wine Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Music and Political Rise

Bank of Uganda will suspend RTGS and ACH payments from November 5 to 9, 2026. Check affected transfers, possible delays, banking alternatives and next steps.

Banking and Finance

Uganda's central bank will pause two major settlement services. Here is what customers should arrange.

Bank of Uganda RTGS, ACH Closure: Payment Guide for November 5–9

Ugandan comedian Kapere Lufotose has died. Bobi Wine and Joel Ssenyonyi pay tribute as fans remember his Amarula Family performances.

Civil Society

The Amarula Family performer was remembered for his humour, friendship and distinctive stage work.

Kapere Lufotose Dies as Bobi Wine Mourns Ugandan Comedian

Who is Peter Elwelu? Explore the Ugandan general's background, military career, 2016 Kasese operation, family and November 2026 arrest.

Biography

Peter Elwelu's UPDF career, Kasese controversy, family background and November 2026 arrest.

Who Is Peter Elwelu? Uganda General's Career and 2026 Arrest

UPDF confirms Oscar Munanura’s appointment and acting promotion. His earlier roles, the intelligence office and what remains unclear about the handover.

Security Agencies

The former deputy receives an acting promotion as Richard Otto is reassigned for redeployment.

Oscar Munanura Appointed Uganda’s Defence Intelligence Chief

Uganda’s electricity mapping project will guide network investment. Here is what the study covers and why it does not guarantee immediate connections.

Energy and Power

A national survey aims to guide grid investment, but household connections need separate delivery.

Uganda Electricity Mapping: What the New Plan Will Deliver

Akii-Bua Stadium’s contractor reports 85% completion. What the January handover target means for funding, access, operations and AFCON 2027.

Sports Trends

Lira’s new sports complex is nearing its delivery target, with funding, access and operations in focus.

Akii-Bua Stadium: Progress, Funding and January Handover

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