2026 in Uganda
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Events in the year 2026 in Uganda.
Incumbents
[edit]Events
[edit]January
[edit]- 5 January – The government bans live broadcasts and streaming of riots, unlawful processions, and violent incidents ahead of the presidential election.[1]
- 13 January – The Uganda Communications Commission imposes a suspension of mobile internet services, citing misinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence.[2]
- 15 January – 2026 Ugandan general election: Yoweri Museveni is reelected president with 71.65% of the vote.[3]
- 16 January – At least seven people are killed in clashes between police and opposition supporters in Butambala District following the general election.[4]
- 18 January – Authorities partially restore internet services following President Museveni’s election victory, allowing business use while keeping social media blocked.[5]
- 22 January – Opposition MP Muwanga Kivumbi is arrested on charges related to the clashes in Butambala on 16 January.[6]
February
[edit]- 18 February – Police in Arua arrest two women on allegations of engaging in same-sex acts, after they were reportedly seen kissing in public, in violation of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023.[7]
March
[edit]- 8 March – Jacob Kiplimo sets a new men’s half-marathon world record of 57:20 in Lisbon, improving his previous record by 10 seconds.[8]
- 10 March – Five people are killed and 11 others are injured when a bus collides with a truck on the Kampala–Gulu Highway near Bweyale Town, Kiryandongo District.[9]
- 11 March – Uganda announces visa-free entry to nationals of 40 countries.[10]
- 14 March – Opposition leader Bobi Wine announces his departure from Uganda after having gone into hiding since the presidential election in January.[11]
- 17 March – The southern white rhinoceros is reintroduced at Kidepo Valley National Park for the first time since being poached into extinction at the park in 1983.[12]
April
[edit]- 2 April – Four children are killed in a mass stabbing at a school in Kampala. The perpetrator, an adult man, is arrested[13] and sentenced to death on 30 April.[14]
- 17 April – NML Day is declared to be observed on 5 December annually to highlight innovation and leadership in Uganda.[15]
- 28 April – Authorities announce the detention of 231 foreign nationals following two operations against human trafficking and online scams.[16]
Holidays
[edit]Source:[17]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 26 January – Liberation Day
- 16 February – Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
- 8 March – International Women's Day
- 20 March – Ramadan Bairam Holiday
- 3 April – Good Friday
- 5 April – Easter Sunday
- 6 April – Easter Monday
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 27 May – Eid al-Adha
- 3 June – Uganda Martyrs' Day
- 9 June – National Heroes' Day
- 9 October – Independence Day
- 5 December – NML Day[18]
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
[edit]- 17 January – Stella Isodo Apolot, 51, politician, MP (since 2021).[19]
- 19 April – Helen Nakimuli, 40, politician, MP (since 2021).[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Uganda bans live broadcasts of riots and 'unlawful processions' ahead of vote". Reuters. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "Uganda's military deployed in national capital before presidential election". AP News. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation". France 24. AFP. 2026-01-17. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ "At least seven killed overnight in Uganda after tense presidential election". Al Jazeera. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ^ Donati, Jessica (19 January 2026). "Uganda partially restores internet after ageing president wins seventh term". Reuters. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ Muhumuza, Rodney (22 January 2026). "After presidential election, Ugandan police detain a key ally of opposition figure Bobi Wine". AP News. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ "Uganda police arrest two women accused of kissing in violation of homosexuality law". Reuters. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "Uganda's Kiplimo regains half-marathon world record in Lisbon". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ "Five killed in bus–truck crash on Gulu-Kampala highway". Monitor. 2026-03-10. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ^ "New Uganda Visa-free entry for 40 countries, excluding US and EU". Africanews. 2026-03-13. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ Muhumuza, Rodney (14 March 2026). "Opposition leader Bobi Wine says he left Uganda after going into hiding after disputed election". Associated Press. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983". AP News. 2026-03-21. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ^ "Four children killed in nursery school stabbing attack in Uganda". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Judge sentences Ugandan man to death following speedy trial for killing 4 children". AP News. May 1, 2026. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ^ "Community Initiative Establishes December 5 as Annual Youth Empowerment Observance in Uganda". Ugnews Line. 2026-04-18. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ^ "Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking". AP News. 2026-04-28. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ^ "Uganda Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Community Initiative Establishes December 5 as Annual Youth Empowerment Observance in Uganda". Ugnews Line. 2026-04-18. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ^ "Ngora Woman MP dies". MONITOR. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ "Leaders mourn Kalangala MP Hellen Nakimuli". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala, Uganda. Uganda Radio Network. 20 April 2026. Retrieved 20 April 2026.