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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…
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…
