President Yoweri Museveni has instructed Finance Minister Henry Musasizi to investigate the diversion of Shs54 billion intended for Uganda's international debt payments to private companies in the UK and Japan. This directive was communicated in a letter dated June 14, 2026, highlighting concerns over the management of the country's financial obligations.

Chris Ariko Obore, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Parliament, has been arrested along with seven other senior parliamentary staff during an operation by the Inspectorate of Government. This action is part of a broader investigation into alleged corruption related to the misuse of SACCO funds within Parliament, marking a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of the institution's leadership.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has appointed three women Members of Parliament to represent backbenchers on the Parliamentary Commission, as part of the process to establish the leadership and administrative framework of the 12th Parliament. This decision was made by the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC), which is led by President Yoweri Museveni.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has strengthened its collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to improve the safety, quality and performance of electrical and electronic products entering the Ugandan market. The partnership was reinforced during a two-day technical engagement involving experts from the IEC Regional Office for Africa, based in Nairobi. The initiative aims to enhance standards enforcement and protect consumers from substandard electrical goods in Uganda.

Nation Media Group (NMG) is contemplating the removal or reassignment of its Uganda managing director, Susan Nsibirwa, amid a standoff with Ugandan authorities that has led to the closure of the Daily Monitor newspaper and NTV Uganda, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Finance MEC Dunga emphasized the need for stricter consequences for accounting officers and municipal managers who do not resolve material irregularities in municipal audits. He stated that unresolved audit findings lead to residents being deprived of the quality services they deserve.