Andrew Nabimanya, known as Ninye Tabz and a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has been released on police bond after spending five days in detention. He was detained by unknown security operatives near the former NUP headquarters in Kampala. His release occurred at the Central Police Station in Kampala.

Former Kawempe South MP Bashir Kazibwe Mbaziira has returned to radio six years after leaving broadcasting to pursue politics. According to Matooke Republic, he announced his comeback on Sunday, September 6, joining Beat FM to host a new current affairs programme. The move marks his return to the media spotlight after his stint in Uganda's political arena as a Member of Parliament.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed to know how the abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was planned. Kiprotich was seized by armed assailants along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday night and dumped near Masinga Dam early Wednesday. According to Gachagua, the journalist was preparing an exposé on the alleged looting of funds meant for Mau evictees from the Kipsigis community, and he alleged National Government involvement.

The Ekiti governor visited the victims who were rescued after 67 days in captivity, expressing condemnation of the politicization of insecurity issues. The rescue operation took place on Friday, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety and security in the region.

Governor Oyebanji visited the recently freed Eda Oniyo kidnap victims, expressing gratitude for their safe return and commiserating with them during his visit. He cautioned against the politicisation of security issues, emphasizing the need for a united approach to addressing such challenges.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted Mr. Gilbert Weill, a survivor of the 1976 Entebbe Airport hijacking, along with his family and friends at State House Entebbe. This visit marks a symbolic return to Uganda nearly five decades after the historic event, with Mr. Weill now 78 years old.