An Independent Opinion It is commendable for the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), under the management of SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, to organize an event that aims to unite Muslims from all corners of Uganda. Any community needs to come together and promote unity, regardless of political affiliations. The call for active…
For the last three weeks, Ugandan social media has been abuzz with parliament exhibition social campaign led by social activists of the Agora Discourse group. Through the Uganda Parliament Exhibition hashtag, a lot of unfiltered information from the house has been leaked to the public alleging how public funds have been used by officials. Ever…
By: AKAMPA RUGABA TANBULL Kampala: Well, the whole of this week, what started on Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) as ParlaimentExhibition by different activists like my friends, Agather, Toko and Spire has taken over even the mainstream media and now it is the talk of the nation. Whereas it is a constitutional right for…
By Peruth Atukwatse As the world gears up to celebrate the International Women’s Day- 2024, under the theme”Invest in women, accelerate progress” it is important to contemplate the current status of women and the serious challenges that persist in their journey towards economic empowerment. One of the pressing concerns for women is lack of finances…
Hon.Nathan Nandala Mafabi has been looking to the future and seems to be very focused on what he can achieve as Uganda’s president in 2026 rather than heading to anything else. Uganda’s impending general election has led to a few whispers that Nandala would be welcomed back in the Budadiri West seat, but the famous…
By Moses Buule-Watchdog Will NUP still be in existence by 2026? Is the multi-million-dollar question in context with the contemporary political arena? Once indomitable a force and fast-growing mass party that garnered incredible support across the country in a very short period, unbelievably uplifted spirits for majority of Ugandans and portrayed potential of new leadership…
Erias Lukwago raised both of his hands, fronting up and acknowledging the poor turn up and participation in his grassroots elections. He briefly clapped and then placed his hands behind his back and stared ahead. Looking back at him were the section of Katonga followers who had remained in the tent beyond the “National council…
By Jamillah Oluka In an era where truth often becomes obscured by deceit, we’re confronted with a disturbing trend of individuals cloaked in anonymity, disseminating unfounded falsehoods to fuel personal vendettas, as evidenced by the fabricated narrative surrounding a supposed Shs500m payout to Parliament Speaker Anita Among for vacation per diem. Beyond the debunked dossier…
By,Businge Emmanuel I read with dismay a statement attributed to the Justice and constitutional Affairs Minister Hon Nobert Mao requesting President Museveni to Prepare for a peaceful Transfer of Power. To me,its more of reinventing the wheel asking for another approach to transfer power peacefully outside that provided for in the constitutional. The Question repeatedly…
Of recent, research shows that social media Misuse amongst the Youths in Uganda is gaining momentum, this has moved us to share a one on one with a senior politician, Businessman and government official, Captain Mike Mukula. According to Mukula all algorithms can amplify the spread of misinformation, encourage addictive behavior, and create echo chambers…
