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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CLEARS MUSANYUFU AND WUNYI IN CCTV PROBE
President Yoweri Museveni, on July 6, 2026, reinstated Internal Affairs Permanent Secretary Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu and Undersecretary Aggrey Wunyi after investigations found no evidence of corruption in the National CCTV maintenance project. The State House Anti‑Corruption Unit concluded the dispute was contractual and technical, not bribery. The President directed further verification of the contractor’s work before payments are made, closing a contentious chapter in the management of the country’s CCTV surveillance network.
GOVERNMENT REVIEWS GKMA PROJECTS AS ROADS NEAR COMPLETION
The government, on July 6, 2026, announced progress on GKMA infrastructure projects. Roads in Mukono are 80% complete, while Makindye’s Lubugumu–Kakoola Road is at 97%, set for handover by July. Nansana’s three road packages are expected by November–December 2026. Market projects in Mukono and Nansana, alongside commissioned markets in Entebbe, Wakiso, and Mpigi, aim to boost trade and urban growth. The program is financed by World Bank and AFD loans, aligning with Uganda Vision 2040 to modernize the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
BUGANDA KINGDOM BUDGET FY 2026/2027 PRESENTED AT BULANGE, MENGO
The Buganda Kingdom unveiled its 2026/2027 financial year budget of UGX 409.315 billion on July 6, 2026 at Bulange, Mengo, presented by Treasurer Owek. Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa before the Lukiiko. The budget prioritizes welfare, agriculture, economic empowerment, education, health, and land management, with emphasis on protecting Kabaka’s land and supporting citizens through structured programs.
HON. BYAMUKAMA INSPECTS DIGITAL NUMBER PLATE PLANT IN KYAMBOGO
Minister of Works and Transport Hon. Byamukama, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), inspected the digital number plate production plant in Kyambogo on July 6, 2026. The visit focused on assessing the progress of the facility and its operations, which are central to the country’s rollout of secure, technology‑driven vehicle registration.
MANDATORY REGISTRATION EMPHASIZED AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTIONS
Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, on July 5, 2026, cautioned that voter registration is compulsory for participation in the upcoming Local Council elections. He emphasized that citizens who fail to register will be excluded from the voters’ roll and, therefore, unable to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Byabakama urged political parties, civil society, and local leaders to mobilize communities to register and noted that registration is not optional but a legal requirement under Uganda’s electoral laws, and warned against misinformation that could discourage citizens from fulfilling this obligation.
NRM CAUCUS ELECTS NEW EALA MPS
The NRM Caucus on July 5, 2026, elected Hon. Fred Rwakaizi Bangumya and Hon.Stella Kiryowa as Uganda’s flagbearers for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), filling two vacant seats left by Hon. Denis Namara and Hon. James Kakooza after their election to the 12th Parliament. The NRM Electoral Commission, chaired by Dr. Tanga Odoi declared the results after a process that had earlier been annulled in March and reopened in June. With NRM’s majority in Parliament, Hon. Bangumya and Hon. Kiryowa are expected to secure the final election as Uganda’s newest EALA representatives, reinforcing the party’s dominance in regional legislative affairs.
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY CONNING MP OF UGX 60 MILLION
Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma on July 6, 2026 announced the arrest of Hope Tumwebaze, a resident of Kamukuzi in Mbarara City, accused of defrauding an MP of UGX 60 million by claiming she had influence in the Office of the President to secure government projects. The suspect was detained at Katwe Police Station in Makindye Division and is expected to face charges of obtaining money by false pretence. Police withheld the legislator’s identity to protect ongoing investigations and warned the public against fraudsters exploiting the names of high offices to extort money.
THREE CHILDREN DIE OF MEASLES OUTBREAK IN KATAKWI
Health authorities, on July 6, 2026, confirmed that three children died from a measles outbreak in Katakwi District after being admitted and isolated at Katakwi General Hospital. Local leaders, including LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Omolo, urged parents to ensure routine immunisation and appealed to communities and religious groups opposing vaccination to reconsider, warning that low uptake fuels outbreaks. The Ministry of Health has deployed response teams to intensify surveillance and prevent further spread of the highly contagious disease.
POLICE SPOKESPERSON BRIEFS MEDIA ON CURRENT SECURITY SITUATION
ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the Police Spokesperson, on July 6, 2026, briefed the media at Naguru Headquarters on the country’s security situation. He reported arrests linked to robberies, fraud, and impersonation, alongside recoveries of stolen property. ACP Kituuma stressed that silence by police fuels misinformation, urging timely and factual communication. He called for stronger public cooperation, framing communication as an operational tool to build trust in modern policing.
BIIJO SUB‑COUNTY CRACKDOWN ON SCHOOL DROPOUT
Leaders in Biijo Sub‑county, West Nile, on July 6, 2026, launched an operation against child dropout rates and arrested parents and school‑age children found outside classrooms. The drive, led by Chairperson Muzamil Kemis Yabani, aimed to enforce school attendance and reduce crime. Children were picked from parishes, and parents were detained for negligence. The crackdown reflects the country’s wider struggle with high dropout rates under Universal Primary Education (UPE), especially in rural areas.
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY VICE CHANCELLOR DISMISSES SOCIAL MEDIA CLOSURE CLAIMS
Prof. Eli Katunguka, Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University, addressed the media on July 6, 2026, to clarify the institution’s state. He dismissed viral social media claims of closure as false and misleading, assuring students, parents, and staff that the university remains fully operational. He confirmed that students are currently engaged in industrial training, admissions for new programs are complete, and preparations for the new academic year are on track.
📰 International Dive
SECOND RUSSIAN ATTACK ON KYIV IN LESS THAN A WEEK KILLS 11
Russian forces on July 6, 2026 launched a massive missile and drone strike on Kyiv, killing 11 people and injuring 46. Ukraine’s air force intercepted most of the 351 drones and 68 missiles, but none of the ballistic or hypersonic weapons. The assault came just days after a July 3 strike killed 31 people, marking one of the deadliest weeks for the capital this year. The attack coincides with preparations for a NATO summit in Turkey, where U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to discuss renewed efforts to end the war.
TWENTY‑FIVE DEAD, 100 INJURED IN SRI LANKA PRISON CLASHES
Violent clashes erupted inside Sri Lanka’s Mahara Prison on July 6, 2026, leaving 25 inmates dead and more than 100 injured, according to prison officials. The unrest broke out after rival groups of prisoners armed themselves with improvised weapons, leading to hours of fighting before security forces regained control. Authorities reported that several prison buildings were damaged, and emergency services struggled to evacuate the wounded amid the chaos.
CHINA TEST‑FIRES MISSILE INTO PACIFIC, ALARMING REGIONAL POWERS
China launched a ballistic missile test into the Pacific Ocean on July 6, 2026, sparking alarm among regional governments and defence analysts. The missile, fired from an inland site, travelled thousands of kilometres before splashing down in international waters east of the Philippines. Officials in Japan, Australia, and the United States condemned the test as destabilizing, warning it could escalate tensions in the Indo‑Pacific. Beijing described the launch as a “routine exercise” to enhance its strategic deterrence capabilities.
HAMAS‑LED AUTHORITIES ANNOUNCE RESIGNATION OF EMERGENCY COMMITTEE
Hamas-led authorities in Gaza on July 6, 2026, announced the resignation of the Emergency Committee, the body responsible for coordinating civil administration and crisis response during the ongoing conflict period. The decision comes amid continued instability in Gaza, following recent days of renewed violence, including reported Israeli strikes across multiple areas of the Strip between July 5 and July 6, which caused casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure in separate incidents despite the fragile ceasefire environment.
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