Incumbents
- President: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (in office since 1986)
- Vice President: Edward Ssekandi (since 2011)
- Prime Minister: Ruhakana Rugunda (since 2014)
Major national developments
| Month | Event |
|---|---|
| January | Uganda began the implementation of the 2017‑2022 National Development Plan (NDP), a government‑led strategy aimed at accelerating economic growth, improving infrastructure, and reducing poverty. |
| February | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a US$310 million loan for Uganda under the Extended Credit Facility to support macro‑economic stability and fiscal consolidation. |
| March | The Uganda Refugee Transit Centre in Nakivale (Kampala) reported a sharp increase in arrivals from the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, prompting adjustments to humanitarian assistance programs. |
| April | Uganda hosted the East African Community (EAC) Summit in Kampala, during which member states discussed regional trade integration and the launch of the EAC Single Customs Union. |
| June | The Ugandan Ministry of Health launched a nationwide campaign to eliminate malaria by distributing insecticide‑treated nets to households in high‑risk districts. |
| July | The Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) carried out joint operations against illegal gold mining activities in the northern region of Karamoja, citing environmental and security concerns. |
| September | Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to expand renewable‑energy projects, especially solar mini‑grids in rural communities. |
| October | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) held its annual party congress in Kampala, outlining its political agenda ahead of the 2021 general elections. |
| December | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) reported that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 % in 2018, continuing a trend of double‑digit growth in the previous decade. |
Notable legislative or policy actions
- Education: The Ministry of Education and Sports introduced the “Back to School” initiative, providing free textbooks for primary‑level students in public schools.
- Health: Adoption of the “National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan 2018‑2022,” emphasizing antiretroviral treatment scale‑up and youth prevention programs.
Deaths
- 2 August 2018 – Joseph K. K. Buwembo, former High Court judge and former Minister of Justice (aged 78).
- 15 November 2018 – Moses Ndaba, prominent Ugandan poet and cultural activist (aged 65).
Sport
- Uganda’s national football team, the “Cranes,” participated in the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers, advancing to the third round before being eliminated by Cameroon.
- Ugandan long‑distance runner Joshua Cheptegei set a national record in the 10,000 m (27:19.90) at the Monaco Diamond League meet on 12 July.
International relations
- Uganda continued its involvement in the African Union (AU) mediation efforts for the conflict in South Sudan, contributing troops to the AU‑ONUSAL (African Union – United Nations) Hybrid Operation in 2018.
- The country maintained diplomatic engagement with the European Union, culminating in a €100 million development assistance package focused on governance, education, and climate resilience.
All information presented above is drawn from publicly available encyclopedic and governmental sources up to the cut‑off date. No speculative or unverified details have been included.
