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15 April 2025, 1:44 pm
Oyam woman MP aspirant and district registrar criticised for alleged misconduct
By Eman Yonah Oruk Concerns have been raised over allegations that an aspirant for the Oyam Woman Member of Parliament (MP) seat, along with the district and sub county registrars, attended a two-day retreat together at a hotel in Soroti…
9 April 2025, 5:00 pm
UPC sets special interest groups election dates, urges EC to boost sensitisation
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party has officially released its program for the upcoming elections scheduled to take place in June 2025. Speaking to journalists during the party’s weekly press conference held at the headquarters in Kampala,…
7 April 2025, 3:19 pm
EC Chairperson voices concern over funding shortfalls, ahead of 2026 Polls
By Our Reporter The Chairperson Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama, has expressed dismay over significant funding shortfalls that could put 2025-2026 electoral process in jeopardy . According to the budget, the upcoming 2026 General Elections will cost government Shs838 billion.…
7 April 2025, 9:42 am
Inside the marriage bill 2024 and people’s opinions
By Ronald Ssemagonja The 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, under Article 31, grants individuals the right to marry. It states:(1) A man and a woman are entitled to marry only if they are each of the age of…
3 April 2025, 1:31 pm
UPC urges government to restore destroyed agencies to improve service delivery
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party, through its spokesperson Sharon Arach Oyat, has appealed to the government to find ways of restoring its agencies to improve service delivery to citizens. Speaking to journalists at the party headquarters…
2 April 2025, 3:17 pm
Oyam LC5 chairperson vows to tackle intimidation and abuse during election seaso…
By Eman Yonah Oruk and Onapa Samuel Dilla made this remark while addressing mourners at Yamiyon cell, Eastern Oyam town council, yesterday, 31 March 2025, during the burial of baby Jesse, son of Alwong George, popularly known as Alwong Blue…
1 April 2025, 10:48 am
Opposition unveils 2025/2026 budget, prioritising anti-corruption efforts
By Ronald Ssemagonja Opposition Members of Parliament, under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Senyonyi, Member of Parliament for Nakawa west, yesterday launched their alternative budget at Parliament, as required by law. According to Hon. Senyonyi,…
30 March 2025, 14:18
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa launches garage workers SACCO in Mbarara
By Uziah Tusaasire The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has launched a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) aimed at economically empowering garage workers in the Mbarara City South constituency. While addressing the launch over the weekend, Tayebwa expressed…
25 March 2025, 1:09 PM
Agago leaders call for civic education ahead of the 2026 elections
By Freeman Canogura Leaders in Agago district are calling for civic education ahead of the 2026 general elections to prevent election-related conflicts and violence. They attribute past disputes to polling irregularities, security interference, and individuals using money to spread propaganda…
21 March 2025, 8:54 am
President Museveni to lose 8 million votes if article 10 isn’t amended
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Banyarwanda, under their Umubano umbrella, told journalists in Kampala yesterday that they will not vote for President Museveni if he does not allow Article 10 of Uganda’s Constitution to be amended. “We will not vote for…