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Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi, has urged the Ugandan government to expedite assistance for nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia as the extended amnesty period nears its conclusion. Speaking during a recent interview, the Kyadondo East MP highlighted the plight of many Ugandans unable to meet the…
While proponents hail President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s leadership style, often referred to as “Musevenomics,” as a visionary approach promoting cross-border growth, critics question its relevance amid Uganda’s pressing domestic challenges. Kefa Mafumo, a State House official who has expressed interest in contesting for the Butiru Constituency Member of Parliament position in 2026, sheds more light…
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi has condemned some party leaders for neglecting the families of members who lost their lives during the party’s struggle for political change. Kyagulanyi expressed his disappointment during a special mass held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church Cathedral in Kitovu, Masaka, to honor Frank Ssenteza, a civilian bodyguard…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) legal representative George Musisi has raised concerns over the Electoral commission’s (EC) decision to extend the voter registration timeline. Lawyer Musisi suggested that this extension could provide President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with additional time to solidify his political base ahead of the 2026 general elections. Initially set to run from…
The government has firmly stated that Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) who resign to join the political race ahead of the 2026 elections will not be allowed to return to their former roles if their political ambitions falter. Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, issued this directive during a press briefing in Soroti City. Babalanda emphasized…
The political landscape in Sheema Municipality is undergoing a seismic shift as 24-year-old Ariyo Chrispas Katunda emerges as a formidable contender in the race for Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. His youthful energy, innovative ideas, and widespread support from the youth and key stakeholders have sent shockwaves through the political establishment, forcing veteran…
Uganda, since the colonial days, has grappled helplessly with the barbaric and ferocious vice of ethnic and religious sectarianism, often perpetuated by selfish and evidently incompetent leaders, mostly in the political arena. Our history, shaped by deep-seated mischief stemming from sectarian tendencies, serves as a vital lesson. It reminds us to learn from our past…
A storm is brewing within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as growing discontent surrounds Dr. Tanga Odoi, the Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission. A petition led by party supporter Jamil Kazibwe, backed by influential NRM insiders, has sent shockwaves through the party, demanding Dr. Odoi’s immediate replacement over allegations of incompetence and mismanagement. Addressed…
On December 9, 2024, Tushemerirwe John Kapimpi, a renowned journalist and councillor representing the people of Kicuzi Subcounty in the Ibanda District Council, officially announced his bid for the LC5 Chairman seat for the 2026-2031 term. The news did not sit well with the current LC5 Chairman, Mr. Happy Herbert Mayanja. Through several confidants, he…
On December 5, 2024, the Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) officially inaugurated its new Executive Committee at its National Headquarters in Najjanankumbi. Among the leaders sworn in was Ibrahim Kitatta, the Lwengo District Chairperson, now serving as the Regional Vice President for the Central Region. The induction retreat for the committee was held at Eureka…
