In a nationally televised address, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni defended the actions of Uganda's security agencies, emphasizing the country's commitment to combating crime and groups that threaten peace. He addressed public concerns regarding reported disappearances and illegal detentions, as well as the trial of opposition figure Kizza Besigye, asserting that the government will not retreat in its security efforts.

As Uganda enhances border surveillance to prevent Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo, allegations have surfaced that Congolese nationals are bribing security personnel for entry. The extensive border, over 1,000 kilometers long, runs from Koboko to Kisoro, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining effective border control amid the health crisis.

The High Court's Anti-Corruption Division has ordered prosecutors to complete disclosure of key evidence in the Shs60 billion Bank of Uganda payment fraud case, clearing the way for the trial to begin in October, according to Business Times. The directive moves the case closer to hearing, with the court setting the stage for proceedings over the alleged fraudulent payments involving the central bank.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Uganda (BoU) decided to keep the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75 percent during its meeting on 14 May 2026. The Committee noted that while risks from the Middle East conflict could increase inflation, the current monetary policy is deemed appropriate for the existing macroeconomic conditions. Inflation has remained below the medium-term target of 5 percent over the past year, ending in April 2026.

Uganda's Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has reaffirmed the Inspectorate of Government's commitment to strengthening Integrity Ambassadors Clubs in universities and other higher learning institutions across the country. According to Watchdog Uganda, she made the pledge while receiving representatives of the Bishop Stuart University Integrity Ambassadors Club, who paid a courtesy call on her. The initiative aims to promote integrity values among Uganda's youth through campus-based clubs.

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority management team, led by Director General Fred Bamwesigye, has appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises to defend its financial performance. The appearance follows queries raised in the Auditor General's report over a UGX 13.798 billion decline in the authority's net surplus. The committee, chaired by Muwada Nkunyingi, is probing the drop as part of parliamentary oversight of state enterprises.