
Politics

4 November 2024, 3:13 pm
Empowering girls: Why early political involvement matters
By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga In this next radio series of our radio program of Abakyala Tweyogerere, we look at the challenges to effective political participation, the importance of representation, and how early political involvement can empower girls to…

3 October 2024, 7:48 am
Kibaale District to Conduct Leadership Induction for Lc1 and Lc2 Officials
By James Muhumuza Uganda has been holding elections consistently since the 1980s, at the different levels including Presidential, Parliamentary, District, and Local Councils. Local Councils are a concept around the lowest political-administrative unit based at the village level. The Office…

25 September 2024, 2:07 pm
ONC etongooza National Resistance Movement voters protectors identification
Bannakibiina kya Nrm bakubiriziddwa okukuuma empiisa nekitibwa kyekibiina Kya Nrm wakati mukukuuma akalulu k’omukulembeze w’eggwanga aka 2026 Bino byasanguziddwa omumyuka wa ssentebe wa Nrm muggwanga, Alhajji moses kigongo bwabadde atongoza okusomesa abakulembeze okuva mubitundu byeggwanga ebyenjawulo kubutya bwebagenda okola okulaba…

23 September 2024, 4:34 pm
UPC leaders to challenge Kole district party chairperson election in court
By Isaac Okello Some embattled leaders of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) in Kole district have threatened to go to court to challenge the election of the new district party chairperson, Sharon Lamuno, who was elected on Saturday, 21 July…

18 September 2024, 11:05 pm
Hoima police arrest activist for alleged threats at protest against Bunyoro PM
By James Muhumuza There is a heavy deployment of both anti-riot police and the military in Hoima City ahead of a planned demonstration against Andrew Byakutaga, the Prime Minister of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, who has refused to step down…

9 September 2024, 4:25 pm
Journey of women in politics in Uganda
By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga Uganda’s approach to women in politics is seen as progressive compared to many African countries, but the journey is far from over. Listen to Mama FM’s women’s program “Abakyala Tweyogerere” where we discuss the…

4 September 2024, 21:37
Pader ARDC Obina recognised for outstanding leadership
By Lakomekec Kinyera In a remarkable display of appreciation for exceptional service, Mr Komakech Robert Obina, the newly appointed Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) of Pader district, was awarded a certificate of recognition on Tuesday, 3 September 2024, for his…

30 August 2024, 12:30 pm
Abadde RDC w’e Nansana asabye banna Kampala okukolaganira awamu naye okute…
Bya Walusimbi Saki Oluvannyuma lw’omukulembeze w’eggwanga lyattu Yuganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni okukyusa ababaka be mu zi disitulikiti ez’enjawulo, abadde RDC w’e Nansana Ali Shafik Nsubuga avuddeyo n’awanjagira bannaKampala wamu n’abakulembeze kumitendera gyonna okukolaganira awamu naye balongoose ekibuga. Shafik eyalinnyisibbwa okuva…

22 August 2024, 3:09 pm
UPC calls for unity among its party members in Oyam district
By Chris Woo This call was made yesterday by Nelson Adea Akar, the UPC chairperson for Oyam district, during an in-house meeting held at his residence in Adyegi Parish, Aber Subcounty, Oyam district. The meeting attracted all Parish and Subcounty…

12 August 2024, 3:03 pm
NUP youths seek government commitment to youth agenda
By Byamukama Alozious As the world celebrates International Youth Day, Ugandan youths gathered at a press conference in Kavule, Kampala, to express their concerns and frustrations. Silvia Namutyaba, a youth representative from central Uganda, highlighted the pressing issues affecting young…