parliament 22 September 2026
Uganda's Parliament, through the Presidential Affairs Committee, is pressing the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) for detailed plans, funding specifics, and timelines before establishing a new refugee settlement in Kitgum District. The committee seeks assurances on essential services like water, sanitation, and healthcare. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4626/parliament-demands-details-new-kitgum-refugee-settlement
Politics 22 September 2026
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union to boost financial aid for Uganda's refugee response, highlighting the strain on public services and host communities due to a significant funding gap. He met with visiting Members of the European Parliament to discuss cooperation on refugee management. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4625/tayebwa-asks-eu-help-close-ugandas-refugee-funding-gap
Technology 22 September 2026
Court finds prima facie case against Sipapa and wife. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/sipapa-wife-have-case-to-answer-over-shs1-6b-robbery-5604140
news 22 September 2026
The High Court in Kampala has ruled that socialite Charles Olimu, known as Sipapa, and his wife Shamira Nakiyemba have a case to answer regarding charges of aggravated robbery and money laundering, involving an estimated Shs1.6 billion. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/sipapa-wife-have-case-to-answer-over-shs1-6b-robbery-5604140