The Ugandan historical docuseries Tuko Pamoja, produced by Nyati Motion Pictures, received an Honourable Mention at the AFRICA USA International Film Festival during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France. This recognition was specifically for the segment titled "Uganda: The Making of a Nation," which was screened at the event.

Director Alex Gibney said fear shadowed the making of his documentary about Elon Musk, according to TimesLIVE. The report also quotes Musk's former partner, the mother of one of his children, as saying that 'his most complicated relationship is with the truth.' The film examines the billionaire's life and conduct, with Gibney describing an atmosphere of intimidation surrounding the project.

A 2025 BBC true-crime documentary exposing the exploitation of Ugandan girls trafficked into sex slavery in the United Arab Emirates has been featured in Plot Twist Picks' listicles of the best African films on YouTube, according to Sqoop. Titled Death in Dubai, the investigative film and podcast series by BBC Eye examines the tragic death of a Ugandan woman named Monic. The recognition highlights the documentary's impact in bringing attention to migrant abuse in the Gulf region.

A government official has made an appeal for assistance for a former Bafana coach who is currently suffering from prostate cancer and tuberculosis (TB). The coach, aged 75, is in need of support during his health struggles.

A nearly four-hour documentary about Elon Musk by filmmaker Alex Gibney has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, according to KBC. The film traces the South Africa-born entrepreneur's career from his early days as a Silicon Valley dot-com entrepreneur in the 2000s to becoming what the report describes as the world's first trillionaire.

Uganda is facing a growing cancer burden, with over 37,000 new diagnoses and nearly 28,000 deaths annually, according to recent estimates. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, while prostate cancer is the most prevalent among men. This situation is putting significant pressure on patients, families, and the healthcare system.