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The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has pledged to open up more field offices to increase mobilization across the country ahead of the 2026 general polls. These were set as the party concluded its five-day tour of the western region. While addressing members of the press at the Red Motel in Mbarara city, Robert Kyagulanyi…
SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in Africa. Within hours, a colourful image that captures the essence of a youthful crowd in trendy attire protesting on the…
Igara West-born youthful politician, Hon Tugume Boniface Kagambirwe has urged the different religious sects in the constituency to embrace unity and togetherness as he continues to advocate effective development amongst themselves regardless of their faith subscriptions. Hon Tugume, who is a potential incoming area member of parliament says religion plays a vital role in achieving…
The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) Party President Hon. Jimmy Akena has eulogized the Kaberamaido District Party chairman comrade Thomas Elemu Koptek. The great man suffered a short illness on Sunday 23 June 2024 and died the a few hours that followed on. In the press statement released by the head of communication Faizo Muzeyi on…
Members of Parliament have been urged to work closely with district leaders in monitoring government programmes to ensure successful implementation. The State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Florence Nambozo Wamala, noted that many programmes initiated by government in districts across the county are not progressing as they should be. “One of the challenges we…
The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC)has tasked the government of Uganda to support the manufacturers and traders with friendly loans and avoid high abnormal interest rates which is a recipe for the high cost of goods and services, and inflationary thus distorting the economy. UPC has urged the government to get more involved in domestic banking…
Government chief whip Hamson Obua has instructed members of parliament, especially of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to refrain from signing the ongoing censure motion against Commissioners, accused of rewarding themselves with a Shs1.7 billion service award. Speaking to journalists at parliament, Hon.Obua emphasized the importance of seeking guidance from President Yoweri Museveni, the NRM…
As Uganda is planning to celebrate Heroes Day Sunday this week, Uganda will commemorate Heroes Day in Gomba District. The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has asked government of Uganda to facilitate effectively and establish more schools and hospitals as well as ensuring equal access to opportunities. While addressing the media, UPC Sharon Ayat Arach revealed…
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi has led a delegation of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) to sign the censure motion against the four commissioners among whom is Mathias Mpuuga. This move was made following complaints made by Theodore Ssekikubo, the Lwemiyaga County MP, that Opposition MPs have shied away from signing…
Uganda Peoples’ Congress Party (UPC) has extended membership and the Party National Mobilisation Programme headed by President Hon. Jimmy Akena to Kitgum, Acholi Sub Region. While addressing the press conference today at Uganda House,UPC spokesperson Sharon Ayat Arach revealed that this Friday 24″ May 2024. “We want to thank the leadership and membership of Acholi…
