Politics
14 May 2025, 7:38 pm
Bonny Amoki elected NRM chairperson in Oyam town council after leadership disput…
By Eman Yonah Oruk The leadership struggle between one farmer and two businessmen vying for the NRM chairperson position in Oyam town council has been settled after two candidates stepped down in favor of their colleague. In a closed-door meeting…
14 May 2025, 6:23 pm
UPC president urges government to uphold political parties Act
By Ronald Ssmagonja The President General of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party, Hon. Jimmy Akena, during the party’s weekly press conference held today at the party headquarters in Kampala, raised concerns about governance in the country particularly by the…
13 May 2025, 2:36 pm
Businessmen, farmer clash in race for NRM chair in Oyam
By Eman Yonah Oruk Leadership struggles have emerged among two businessmen and one farmer in Oyam town council, as all three vie for the position of Chairperson of the NRM party. This development was witnessed after three individuals—two prominent businessmen…
8 May 2025, 10:52 am
Mafabi and Amuriat to contest for FDC presidential flag bearer
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of preparations for the 2026 general elections, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), based in Najjanankumbi, Kampala, yesterday held the final nomination exercise for party members aspiring to become the party’s presidential flag bearer. The…
7 May 2025, 2:19 pm
NRM conducts village elections as NUP sets 2026 roadmap
By Ronald Ssemagonja Members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party across the country participated in the exercise yesterday. In a statement, the party chairman, Yoweri Museveni, congratulated all members who took part and provided the nation with an update…
7 May 2025, 10:32 am
Politics is a competition to serve, not a struggle for survival – Mao
By Ronald Ssemajonja The longest-serving political party in Uganda, the Democratic Party (DP), yesterday concluded a crucial exercise for the nomination of party members wishing to stand for various positions on the party ticket. Voting will take place in Mbarara…
7 May 2025, 9:23 am
Challenges and triumphs in the NRM primaries for Amolatar local council chairper…
By Alphonse Odur Ojok The primaries for the position of Chairperson of Local Council One within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Amolatar faced a mix of challenges and successes, with certain areas experiencing unopposed candidacies. Reflecting on the electoral…
6 May 2025, 2:06 pm
Peter Okodo pledges training for village saving groups to foster development
By Sarah Ejang Kioga North County parliamentary aspirant Peter Okodo has pledged to provide training for various village savings groups within the constituency, highlighting the importance of improved financial management skills. He made the announcement during his visit to the…
6 May 2025, 10:29 am
Mao comments on Mutwe’s arrest as Sebamala picks nomination form
By Ronald Ssemagonja Last week, Edward Sebuufu, commonly known as Eddie Mutwe and chief bodyguard to the National Unity Platform (NUP) President General, went missing. His disappearance prompted widespread concern and led various political figures to demand either his immediate…
5 May 2025, 1:40 pm
Mr Peter Okodo’s commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities
By Denis Olaka On 2 May 2025, a significant meeting was held at the Star One Hotel, where Mr Peter Okodo, proprietor of the Jerusalem School of Nursing and Midwifery, extended a generous gesture to persons with disabilities in Amolatar…