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ELECTION AFTERMATH: STAY CALM, GOV'T IS IN CHARGE - BARYOMUNSI ASSURES THE COUNTRY

It has been more than a fortnight since Ugandans cast their votes in both presidential and parliamentary polls. However, to onlookers, there seems to be some essence of uncertainty, as some Ugandans were arrested, especially in greater Kampala and other urban centers. This has caused some fear in the public.

Uganda's spokesperson, Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and National Guidance (ICT), Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has come out to clear up some key issues that have been putting the public into a state of panic. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, 27th January, 2026, at the Uganda Media Centre, the minister reminded citizens that as the country neared the polling dates for presidential and parliamentary elections, cases of indiscipline among some political actors emerged. These actors were provoking police by refusing to follow guidelines given by the Electoral Commission. This indiscipline was largely attributed to the leadership of the National Unity Platform. There were altercations with police and other security agencies whenever such insolence occurred.

Despite this, the elections went on smoothly and as scheduled. The minister said that the country is now at the tail end of the elections and is stable.

ELECTION AFTERMATH: STAY CALM, GOV'T IS IN CHARGE - BARYOMUNSI ASSURES THE COUNTRY ELECTION AFTERMATH: STAY CALM, GOV'T IS IN CHARGE - BARYOMUNSI ASSURES THE COUNTRYIt has been more than a fortnight since Ugandans cast their votes in both p...

GBV: A key focus on Human Rights Day
Today, 25th November, 2025, Uganda joins the rest of the world to launch the beginning of sixteen (16) Days of Activism Campaign against Gender Based Violence (GBV) 2025.

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HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: SPOTLIGHT ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE & CYBER HARASSMENT GBV: A key focus on Human Rights Day On Tuesday, 25th November, 2025, Uganda will join the rest of the world to launch the beginning of sixteen (16) Days of ...

Uganda has made significant progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS. To date our HIV prevalence is at 4.9% down from 18% in the 80's. There are approximately 1.5M People living with HIV in Uganda (930,000 women, 570,000 men), 1.3M of these are on treatment.

In 2024, Uganda AIDS Commission recorded 37,000 new infections down from 94,000 in 2010 and AIDS related deaths have also reduced to 20,000 from 54,000 in 2010.
However, important to note that HIV prevalence is significantly higher in women compared to men meaning women form the bulk of HIV infections in especially young adults girls.
Men have the highest treatment gaps compared to women meaning that men die more from AIDS related illness compared to women.

HIV ALARM: 78% PREVALENCE IN YOUNG GIRLS Uganda has made significant progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS. To date our HIV prevalence is at 4.9% down from 18% in the 80's. There are approximat...