Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, held discussions with the owner of Nation Media Group following the military's closure of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda. The meeting appears to address concerns regarding media operations in the country.

Martha Karua, a former Kenyan justice minister and lawyer for detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, was reportedly blocked from entering Uganda, according to the lawyers' body. Besigye is currently on trial for treason.

The third edition of the Kampala Writes LitFest took place at the Uganda National Cultural Centre (National Theatre) from August 28 to 30, 2026, drawing writers, editors, and cultural figures. Alongside the main festival, Nairobi-based publisher eKitabu hosted a separate gathering on the evening of August 29, bringing together a selected group of literary and cultural leaders for off-stage discussions, according to BigEye. The event highlighted Kampala's growing literary scene and regional publishing connections.

According to Tuko, hundreds of Burundians and other foreign nationals gathered at Nairobi’s Country Bus Station and left for Uganda as Kenyan authorities intensified a crackdown linked to President William Ruto on illegal immigrants and unpermitted businesses. The report describes crowded departures and heightened fear among affected communities, but provides no casualty figures or official government statement confirming the scale of enforcement.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus met at the Office of the President in Kampala to elect a new Executive Committee and select candidates for Uganda's two vacant seats in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The meeting began at 11:00 AM and included various NRM Members.

Recent developments in Uganda's justice system have sparked concerns regarding access to legal representation and the extent of state power. These issues have been highlighted by the situation surrounding the defence team of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, which is facing significant challenges. The events raise questions about due process and the impact of digital reputational damage, according to The Observer.