Uganda: Latest news in Uganda, October 7th, 2026

Top news developments in Uganda for October 7, 2026:

• Commonwealth Secretary-General Official Visit: President Yoweri Museveni met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Botchwey, at State House Entebbe during her official tour to Uganda. Discussions focused on strategic bilateral cooperation, preparations for upcoming Commonwealth initiatives, and presenting bankable priority infrastructure and development projects to international financial institutions.

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• Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Investigations gained momentum under State House anti-corruption directives, placing roughly Shs 22.7 billion under scrutiny over financial mismanagement. This follows the recent arraignment and remand of Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa, Ambassador Herbert Kiguli, over allegations related to public fund losses.

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• Bail Granted to NUP Figures: Masaka High Court granted cash bail to Eddie Mutwe alongside fellow National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters and aides following an extended detention period.

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• Manufacturing and Minerals Investment Talks: Nigerian industrial conglomerate Resident Group concluded high-level talks exploring the establishment of a cement manufacturing plant and broader mineral extraction operations within the country.

• Independence Day Preparations: National preparations are underway across government ministries and public institutions ahead of Uganda’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on October 9.