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The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised concerns over a Shs623.9 billion funding gap that threatens the successful conduct of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Presenting the Budget Framework Paper for the Financial Year 2025/26 to the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary affairs , the EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, called on Parliament to address the financial…
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) hosted a crucial meeting with the Democratic Alliance Uganda on Monday afternoon at the party’s headquarters in Najjankumbi. The meeting was led by the Democratic Alliance’s coordinator, Rt. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, and attended by top FDC leaders, including Party President Hon. Patrick Oboi Amuriat, National Chairman Hon. Jack Sabiiti,…
Hajjat Hanifah Karadi, a passionate advocate for social justice and a beacon of hope for the vulnerable, is proud to announce her candidacy to represent Kawempe North in Parliament. As the founder of the Hanifah Karadi Foundation, famously known as “Mothering Community,” she has dedicated her life to serving orphans, the homeless, and marginalized communities.…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the Member of Parliament for Butambala County, as the acting Vice-President for Buganda Region. Kivumbi steps into the role following the dismissal of his predecessor, Mathias Mpuuga, who parted ways with the party amidst controversy last year. Mpuuga, a former Leader of the Opposition, was…
Supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a civic organisation headed by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, have embraced the candidature of Mr. Daniel Kananura Damazo, who is vying for Kira Municipality, currently represented by Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda. During a consultative meeting held…
A devoted wife, mother of four, and proud resident of Nawampandu village, Hon. Kawanguzi Mariam Asiimwe has announced her candidacy for Woman Member of Parliament in Namutumba District on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. With her family roots firmly planted in the district, Hon. Kawanguzi Mariam Asiimwe is well-acquainted with the challenges and opportunities…
Recently, Uganda’s Parliament approved two loans totaling UGX325.117 billion to support the construction of critical road infrastructure, including the Laropi-Moyo-Afoji and Namagumba-Budadiri-Nalugugu roads. Despite receiving the green light, the decision sparked debates over escalating costs and project management inefficiencies. The financing comprises a US$15.222 million (UGX56.001 billion) loan from the African Development Bank and a…
The death of former Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, has re-awakened a call from lawmakers for respect of the rule of law, including the right to fair hearing. Ssegirinya died on Thursday, 09 January 2025 in Lubaga hospital after battling a long illness. Parliament passed a motion for a resolution…
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao, has proposed stringent measures to tackle electoral malpractice, including a five-year jail term for electoral commission presiding officers found guilty of ballot stuffing. Mao, who also serves as the President of the Democratic Party, shared these proposals during a press briefing at the party headquarters in Kampala on…
In line with President Yoweri Museveni’s call, the Eastern National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Capt. George Michael Mukula, has urged all party members to actively engage in the crucial voter verification and registration activities ahead of the 2026 general elections. This follows the rollout of the voter verification exercise and…
