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3 June 2025, 11:24 am
Hundreds of NRM party members pick up nomination forms
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, political parties have begun preparations for the period. Yesterday, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission, based at Kyadondo headquarters in Kampala district, commenced the process of receiving members who…
2 June 2025, 3:58 pm
DP delegates conference turns into chaos in Mbarara city
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Democratic Party (DP) organised its 12th National Delegates Conference, which was held in Mbarara city. However, according to some attendees, the event was marred by irregularities. The conference, which was supposed to end on 1st June…
2 June 2025, 1:59 pm
FDC’s Otoo Apili joins NRM, eyes district chairperson seat
By Baker Okello The Dokolo district political landscape is shifting as the current district Chairperson, James Otoo Apili, formally announces his intention to seek re-election, but this time, under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Otoo, who also serves as…
29 May 2025, 3:03 pm
Religious leaders warn politicians against witchcraft before 2026 elections
By Eman Yonah Oruk During the burial of the late Stalon Olong, the Chairperson of Oyam Town Council and the Oyam District Business Association, the Very Rev. Canon Vincent Ogwang, Dean of St. Peter’s Cathedral Aduku in West Lango Diocese…
29 May 2025, 11:49 am
Mao scoffs at Sebamala as UPC urges youth action
By Ronald Ssemagonja The President General of the Democratic Party (DP) and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, while addressing journalists yesterday at the party offices in Balintuma, Kampala, stated that all those wishing to contest for the…
28 May 2025, 12:36 pm
Bunyoro subregion elects new NRM leaders
By James Muhumuza The elections had earlier been postponed in Bunyoro subregion due to President Yoweri Museveni’s visit to officiate a thanksgiving ceremony for State Minister of Public Service Grace Mary Mugasa in Kikuube District. The Bunyoro sub-region yesterday joined…
28 May 2025, 11:38 am
Turmoil in Amolatar: The postponement of NRM elections
By Sarah Ejang The highly anticipated elections for the Amolatar National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Workers’ League have been postponed amid rising tensions, casting a shadow over the political landscape of the region. Initially set to commence without any…
27 May 2025, 7:01 pm
Mpuuga launches a new political party
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Member of Parliament for Nyendo-Mukungwe and former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has today unveiled a new political party named the Democratic Front in Kampala. In his address, Mpuuga emphasised that all political…
26 May 2025, 8:11 pm
Queen Dorothy Amolo demands UGX 104m over Oyam disqualification
By Eman Yonah Oruk Queen Dorothy Amolo, a prominent NRM member and former Oyam North parliamentary candidate, has issued a formal notice of intention to sue the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and three of its top officials following her…
24 May 2025, 12:54 pm
People’s opinions after the passing of UPDF (amendment) Bill 2025 by Parli…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Under Article 79 clause (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, Parliament is mandated to make laws on any matter of the peace, order, development and good governance of Uganda. It is against this background…