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16 October 2025, 5:30 pm
Shabamagara eyes Rubabo constituency seat
By Byamukama Alozious Eunice Shabamagara, a young and ambitious politician, has launched her campaign to contest the Rubabo constituency parliamentary seat in Rukungiri District. Shabamagara, who is seeking the seat on the Democratic Party (DP) ticket, says she is passionate…
16 October 2025, 2:19 pm
Minister urges respect for gender rights, calls for calm during election
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Gender and Culture Affairs, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, has urged the public to respect gender participation and maintain peace during the ongoing election season. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre today,…
15 October 2025, 9:39 pm
RDC calls for mindset change ahead of Museveni’s Acholi visit
By Ayiro Golden Vicky The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kitgum Municipality, Segawa Jimmy Ebil, has urged citizens to embrace mindset change in line with national development and to safeguard the gains achieved under the current government. Segawa made the…
15 October 2025, 5:27 pm
JEEMA declines to field or support any presidential candidate in 2026
By Musaazi Richard The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has announced that it will neither field nor support any candidate for the presidency in Uganda’s 2026 general elections. The decision was made during a party executive meeting held at Tal Cottages Hotel…
11 October 2025, 7:27 pm
NUP unveils 11 point manifesto ahead of 2026 general elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, political parties continue to move across the country outlining their plans for the nation. Following the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto launch on September 29, 2025, where the ruling…
9 October 2025, 12:39 pm
Breaking barriers or facing blockades? Why women withdrew from the presidential…
By Regina Nassanga Over ten women collected nomination forms for the presidential position, aspiring to become Uganda’s first female president in 2026. But what made them step aside? Peace Akello, a journalist and one of the female presidential aspirants, and…
9 October 2025, 11:49 am
Police block UPC-sponsored independence day celebration in Oyam south
Eman Yonah Oruk A planned Independence Day celebration organised by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) supporters in Oyam South was blocked by police at Atapara Primary School in Ocini Parish, Kamdini Sub county. The event, led by Hon. Geoffrey Owili, UPC…
9 October 2025, 11:47 am
Women in leadership and grassroots transformation
By Regina Nassanga Driven by her passion to create a community where people’s concerns are heard and addressed, Sarah Nanozi — the aspiring Women Councillor for Kiwatule in the 2026 elections and current Secretary of the Parish Development Model —…
7 October 2025, 21:51
Late Sulaiman Nyakana, Ruyonza Speaker, eulogised for dedicated service
By kyalisimaasuman Ruyonza Sub county councillors in Kyegegwa District have eulogised the late Sulaiman Kanuuma Nyakanya, Speaker of Ruyonza Sub county, for his dedicated service, describing him as a staunch NRM supporter and an incorruptible leader. The councillors, who spoke…
7 October 2025, 5:41 pm
JEEMA calls for opposition unity after Kyagulanyi’s remarks in Bugiri
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has called for unity among opposition forces following remarks by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, who urged voters in Bugiri Municipality to replace incumbent Member of Parliament and JEEMA President, Hon. Asuman…