Latest news in Uganda? September 10th, 2026

Key headlines and developments in Uganda around September 10, 2026:

• Tooro Kingdom Succession Dispute: Following the passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in late August at age 34, a royal succession controversy has emerged. The royal succession committee announced Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma (a state television editor and broadcaster) as the next monarch. However, King Oyo’s familyincluding his mother, Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, and sister, Princess Ruth Komuntalepublicly rejected the selection, insisting King Oyo left behind a designated heir, just days before the scheduled royal burial.
• Economic Relief for the Tea Sector: The Ugandan Parliament and government leadership approved plans to waive approximately $9.26 million (over Shs 35 billion) in tax arrears for struggling tea factories. The intervention aims to rescue the sector amid sharp drops in international tea auction prices and export disruptions across regional markets.
• Parliamentary Reviews and Inquiries: Plenary and oversight committees in Parliament continue debates surrounding ministerial land title procedures, accountability audits over foreign travel rates for domestic assignments, and infrastructure reviews regarding unfinished bridge projects nationwide.