Politics

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SEALED: Minister Obua Unopposed NRM Candidate for Ajuri County MP

The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua has been officially nominated and declared unopposed for the upcoming party primaries for Ajuri Constituency. The significant development, announced on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, by the NRM Electoral Commission, is a testimony of Obua’s overwhelming support in the constituency and the confidence he has earned within the […]

Electoral Commission warns against Youth Brigades in elections

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama has warned against the formation of youth brigades in tomorrow’s Elections under the coming Special Interests Groups elections noting that the youth groups are illegal. “Forming vigilante groups like youth brigades is 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 and risky. The Uganda Police Force ensures security during elections. Let’s avoid actions […]

Ugandans urged to evacuate Israel as Iran- Israel war enters sixth day

The Israeli Ambassador to Kenya, Michael Lotem, has advised Ugandans stuck in Israel as fighting between Israel and Iran continues to escalate to reach out to Uganda’s embassy in Cairo for evacuation support. While addressing journalists via a Video Link, Ambassador Lotem said while Israel has made limited provisions for the departure of foreign nationals, […]

Digital number plates are for Security, not fines – Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has noted that the roll out of digital number plates and the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) was meant to enhance the country’s security setup not to issue fines through the express penalties to citizens. “I think the confusion about fines could be because we didn’t have money, and we told these […]

Besigye seeks dismissal of Nakawa Magistrate from case over incompetence

Dr Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale  are seeking the removal of the Nakawa Chief Magistrate Nantege Christine from their case accusing her of incompetence, abuse of judicial oath and Judicial malpractice. In petition to the Judicial Service Commission, through their lawyers today, the duo raise accusations of misconduct and procedural violations after […]

NRA freedom fighter leaders to receive UGX 5M compensation- Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that former National Resistance Army (NRA) freedom fighter leaders are set to receive UGX 5 million in compensation for their contribution to the war that brought the NRM government to power. “We gave the husbands and wives separately because each of them was contributing as an individual, not just as […]

Mbarara NRM Delegates endorse Speaker Among for Key Party Position

Mbarara, Uganda — Delegates of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) from Mbarara District and Mbarara City have pledged their full support to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, in her bid for the position of NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female). The endorsement was made during a meeting in Mbarara where Speaker Among […]

50 people to receive medals on Heroes Day- Min Babalanda

The minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda has said up to 50 Ugandans will receive medals for their contribution towards the NRA liberation struggle that brought the current NRM government to power in 1986. Min Babalanda while addressing media on Wednesday noted that this year’s celebrations and commemoration of national heroes which will […]

Youth activists arrested over protesting Lwera wetland degradation

Police has arrested two youth activists who have this afternoon protested the continued degradation of Lwera wetland along the Kampala- Masaka High way through illegal sand mining and large scale rice farming by investors. The duo belonging to Weka Afri Sustainable Biodiversity and Food Security Foundation were arrested as they protested in front of National […]