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11 January 2026, 2:11 pm
Kitgum mayoral candidates pledge to protect the environment
By Otim Moses At least eight aspiring candidates contesting the mayoralty of Kitgum Municipality have unveiled manifestos emphasising environmental protection, with tree planting emerging as a key priority. One of the aspirants, Mr Komakech Geoffrey, a former employee of Kitgum…
11 January 2026, 12:14 pm
Museveni promotes pan-africanism and economic integration as Kyagulanyi’s camp…
By Ronald Ssemagonja National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer Yoweri Museveni Tibuhaburwa yesterday held meetings with various groups of people, urging them to champion Uganda and Africa as a whole. In Nakawa, Kampala, he met local leaders and delivered…
10 January 2026, 12:07 pm
Women and the 2026 elections podcast
By Byamukama Alozious With only seven days to election day, women’s voices matter more than ever. In this podcast, Mama FM hosts Sandra Heather from the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) to shed light on why elections are important. The…
10 January 2026, 10:31 am
EC trains stakeholders as 15–16 January declared public holidays for elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Kampala District, Jennifer Kobutungi, has explained why the Commission conducted a stakeholders’ training ahead of the 2026 General Elections. Speaking to the media yesterday in Kampala, Kobutungi said the workshop brought…
9 January 2026, 12:08 pm
EC dispatches polling materials as NRM women launch campaign initiative
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of preparations for a smooth and transparent electoral process, the Electoral Commission today flagged off and dispatched polling materials to 12 districts in the first phase of distribution for the 2026 General Elections. The exercise…
8 January 2026, 23:07
Government earmarks shs 3.5 billion for Nyakatoma Seed School construction
By Kyalisima Asuman There was a standing ovation on Wednesday, 8 January 2026, at Nyakatoma Primary School in Mpara Sub county, Kyegegwa District, as thousands of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters welcomed the area Member of Parliament for Kyaka South,…
7 January 2026, 8:43 pm
Speaker Among highlights health and flooding challenges at Makindye NRM rally
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Anita Among, has raised concerns about the state of health services, flooding, and the welfare of night workers during a campaign rally in Makindye Division. Addressing the rally, Among urged President…
7 January 2026, 4:50 pm
When content creation crosses the Line: Legal risks for Ugandan TikTokers
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Content creation has become a popular career choice among many Ugandans, with numerous individuals earning through brand endorsements and social influence. In a country with over 11.7 million social media users, the majority of whom are…
7 January 2026, 10:58 am
Museveni concludes Kawempe and Nansana campaigns, urges formation of SACCOs
By Ronald Ssemagonja As he concluded his campaign rallies in Kawempe Division and Nansana Municipality yesterday, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, Yoweri Museveni, emphasised that the government has funds but prefers to channel them through groups rather…
6 January 2026, 10:18 pm
Museveni pledges expanded wealth and job creation initiatives for Wakiso
By Annet Nakato The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has unveiled a range of wealth and job creation initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods in Wakiso District, as he continues his campaign ahead of the forthcoming…