All posts tagged "Uganda Politics"
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2.1KNationalMuseveni urges NRM MPs to uphold integrity, intensify anti-corruption fight
The President warned that corruption discourages investment, citing reports of investors abandoning Uganda for neighbouring countries after facing extortion and bureaucratic bottlenecks.
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11.5KOP-EDThe Dignity of Office: Why President Museveni deserves a salary increment
The Office of the President carries unmatched responsibility in safeguarding Uganda's security, economy and governance. Joshua Okello Patrick contends that reviewing the...
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5.2KExclusiveBusoga: Uganda’s overlooked political battleground since independence
On October 6, 1962, Uganda's first Prime Minister, Apollo Milton Obote, officially installed Nadiope as Kyabazinga of Busoga at Bugembe in the...
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3.6KNationalPolitical actors behind Speaker Oboth incident at Imbalu launch – Masiga
Masiga apologised to the Umukuuka of the Bamasaba, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, the Tieng Adhola of the Jopadhola, and the Speaker...
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583NationalEVERY WORD: Inside Museveni’s explosive response to Mwenda on Stephen Nuwagaba claims
Museveni's statement is his first comprehensive response to The Independent's investigations, including "The President's Man," which examined Nuwagaba's alleged proximity to State...
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1.2KBig StoryMuseveni hits back at Mwenda over Nuwagaba investigation, reveals why he sheltered him
Mr Museveni said Nuwagaba had suffered torture, physical injuries and psychological trauma allegedly inflicted by elements within Uganda's security services. He added...
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6.3KNationalLong-serving Buyende LC1 chairperson dies after election loss
The deceased was a brother of former Budiope West Member of Parliament Ibrahim Kyoto Muruli. His widow, Annette Nankya, said the family...
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6.7KNationalAgule residents hails MP Ibaseret for water, education projects
Agule still faces numerous development challenges but MP Ibaseret urged constituents to remain united and patient as she continues lobbying government for...
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11.2KNationalBabalanda cracks down on defiant RDCs, RCCs defying transfers
Babalanda reminded RDCs that while President Museveni remains the appointing authority, her Ministry is constitutionally mandated to supervise RDCs, RCCs, Deputy RDCs...
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3.3KNewsSPA Namyalo to Voters: Reject Thieves, Land Grabbers in Tomorrow’s LC1 Elections
Addressing journalists on Monday, Hajjat Namyalo described the office of the LC1 chairperson as one of the most important leadership positions at...
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11.0KNewsLC1 Polls: Uganda declares July 28 public holiday for voting village chairpersons
The LC I elections will determine leaders responsible for grassroots governance, community mobilization, dispute resolution and coordination of government programmes at the...
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4.3KNationalMuseveni reveals three key values that define Gen Moses Ali’s legacy
Mr Museveni credited Gen Moses Ali with promoting dialogue and reconciliation during periods of political instability, saying his commitment to peaceful engagement...
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4.5KNewsRDC Birungi warns LC1 candidates against violence as campaigns begin
Speaking to journalists at the Kamuli District Headquarters on Monday, RDC Birungi warned candidates against engaging in violence or actions that could...
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4.5KNewsNamyalo deploys 2,200 ONC Mobilisers to secure NRM victory in LC1, Women Council elections
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Namyalo urged the teams to replicate the commitment they demonstrated during President Museveni's previous mobilisation campaigns to...
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1.3KNationalSsenyonyi to Museveni: Honor Gen Ali with end to abductions, illegal detention facilities
During Parliament's special sitting for Gen Moses Ali, Opposition Leader Joel Ssenyonyi called on President Museveni to end alleged abductions, close illegal...
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3.0KNewsHajjat Namyalo flags off ONC Coordinators for LC1, Women Council elections
Namyalo disclosed that while the NRM Secretariat received Shs50 billion to facilitate party activities, the Office of the National Chairman was not...
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8.9KBig StoryBobi Wine names Nambeshe acting NUP President
Dr. Zedriga had been appointed acting president before Bobi Wine's departure and has overseen the party's day-to-day operations over the past four...
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9.3KBig StoryFormer Deputy Prime Minister, Gen Moses Ali, dies at 87
Gen Ali was one of Uganda's longest-serving political and military figures, serving in successive governments over a public career that spanned more...
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6.6KBig StoryTayebwa commends Badogi for dropping Kigulu North petition
Tayebwa further praised Badogi for embracing the ideals of party solidarity, saying his decision aligns with the National Resistance Movement's principles under...
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5.7KBig Story‘I Was Wrong’: Ssemakadde cuts ties with Elison Karuhanga over silence on Lukwago arrest
In a strongly worded open letter to the Radical New Bar on Sunday, Ssemakadde admitted that he had erred in previously backing...
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1.9KBig 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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4.4KNewsKibanda 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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3.9KNewsMP 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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1.1KBig 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...