All posts tagged "Uganda Politics"
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647Big StoryMariam Wangadya: What we know so far as UHRC boss quits after viral dissent video
Wangadya's resignation comes just days after a viral video in which she sharply criticised the manner in which commissioners to the UHRC...
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2.6KNewsKibanda South MP Karubanga named on ICT, subsidiary legislation committees in Parliament
Karubanga will serve on the Standing Committee on Subsidiary Legislation and the Sectoral Committee on Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance,...
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2.6KNewsMP Jovia Katusiime pushes for UPDF detachment in Bweyale over rising insecurity
Hon Jovia Katusiime argues that establishing a permanent UPDF detachment would strengthen security operations, improve coordination among security agencies, and help deter...
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586Big StoryTables Turn: Ex-Speaker Among now member of Parliamentary Committee chaired by NUP’s Zaake
As an ordinary member of the house, Anita Among will now be required to seek Zaake's permission to speak during committee proceedings...
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8.6KBig StoryMuseveni: Muhoozi-led operations protect Uganda’s peace and democracy
The President said the operations represent a new phase in Uganda's governance agenda, which he described as "No More Impunity," complementing the...
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800FeaturesRichard Todwong: The Quiet Strategist Steering the NRM’s Political Machine
Today, as Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Todwong is widely regarded as one of the Movement's most effective political...
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2.6KOP-EDSix Rules to Make You a Happier Ugandan
By Badru Walusansa I recently met an old acquaintance I hadn’t seen in years. In the past, we would debate everything, especially...
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3.2KNationalPresident Museveni to address nation on Saturday
Although State House did not disclose the specific subjects the President will discuss, the address comes against the backdrop of several significant...
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3.6KCourtEx-Minister Miria Matembe granted bail in sectarianism case
Court proceedings were twice adjourned to allow the magistrate time to prepare her ruling before ultimately ordering Matembe's release, citing her advanced...
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926NationalMuseveni chairs first cabinet meeting as new gov’t begins 2026–2031 agenda
The Cabinet is expected to spearhead implementation of key government priorities outlined during the recent budget presentation.
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2.3KBig StoryMuhoozi reappoints Kabanda to new powerful PLU role as Head of Chairman’s office
The role bears similarities to that of the Head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) in the ruling National Resistance...
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1.9KNationalUgandans to elect LC I, LCII leaders in July as EC releases final roadmap
The nationwide exercise will be conducted simultaneously across all 71,214 villages, marking the first LC I elections since 2018 and ending a...
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1.4KBig StorySsemujju flees Uganda amid Muhoozi crackdown on opposition figures
The development comes days after Gen Muhoozi suggested that Ssemujju and Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi could be the next opposition figures...
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3.8KNewsNUP photographer Ninye Tabz ‘abducted’ in drone; here’s what we know so far
Kampala, Uganda: Controversial social media blogger, Andrew Natumanya, popularly known as Tabz on X and widely recognized as an official photographer of...
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1.5KBig StoryMuhoozi says Lukwago to be released to police after ‘wife intervention’
In a series of posts on X on Tuesday, Muhoozi announced that he would hand over Lukwago to police after what he...
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1.4KBig StoryBar vs Bench: Uganda Law Society boycotts judiciary over Lukwago arrest
ULS Vice President Anthony Asiimwe says the arrest of Lukwago goes beyond an attack on an individual lawyer and strikes at the...
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1.9KFeaturesPROFILE: Who is Fadil Twalla, the new PLU Secretary General?
Kampala, Uganda: When Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced a major restructuring of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) leadership this week, one name...
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Muhoozi drops Kabanda as Secretary General in major PLU CEC reshuffle
The shake-up comes at a particularly sensitive moment for Kabanda, who recently deactivated his X account amid reports that he had considered...
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2.1KOP-EDOPINION: Why all Ugandans must join the fight against corruption
Corruption cannot be defeated by government alone. In this opinion piece, Albinious Twesigomwe argues that citizens must also examine their role in...
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1.5KBig StoryMuseveni: I chose ‘cantankerous’ Balaam, Nameere to shake up local govts
According to Museveni, the pair were deliberately deployed to the ministry because of their reputation for being outspoken, confrontational, and unwilling to...
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714NationalPallisa leaders told to abandon ‘fresh blood’ politics and unite communities
Pallisa, Uganda: Former Kibale County Member of Parliament Richard Oseku Oriebo has urged newly elected and appointed leaders to abandon divisive political...
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2.4KBig StoryFULL LIST: 78 Ministers take oath as Museveni unveils new cabinet, five miss swearing-in
A total of 78 ministers and ministers of state took the oath of office and are expected to immediately begin implementing the...
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785OP-EDOp-Ed: Ssemujju’s rage against Sudhir is misguided
Ben Ssebuguzi argues that criticism of businessman Sudhir Ruparelia over government tenancy arrangements should be grounded in law and procurement regulations rather...
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1.5KBig StoryFirst Lady Janet, Muganga miss out as new cabinet take oath before Museveni
The absence of the First Lady, Janet Museveni, who has served as Minister of Education and Sports since 2016, comes amid continued...