
Politics

30 December 2024, 1:43 pm
Oyam woman MP aspirant urges unity in consultative meeting
By Eman yonah oruk A consultative meeting called by Alice Josephine Etit Oyang, the NRM aspirant for the Oyam Woman MP seat, has concluded successfully, with a call for unity among party members to achieve common goals. Etit Oyang invited…

18 December 2024, 2:06 pm
UPC party president calls upon Ugandans to work together
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) Party President, Hon. Jimmy Akena, during his end-of-year press conference held at the party headquarters in Kampala, emphasised the need for Ugandans to work together for a peaceful country. “As a nation,…

13 December 2024, 7:53 am
Two prominent politicians in Oyam district have reconciled
By Eman Yonah Oruk Hon. Walter Atoo, the LC5 councillor for Ngai sub county, and Phillips Ogile, the LC3 chairman of Abok sub county, have reconciled after a prolonged period of public disputes on social media. The two had been…

14 November 2024, 9:40 am
Ogile Jakayo calls on the secretariat to investigate NRM leadership in Oyam
By Woo Christ The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Oyam district faces growing controversy, with accusations of extortion and mismanagement circulating within its ranks. Mr Phillips Ogile Jakayo, the district’s Publicity Secretary, has made serious allegations against the acting…

13 November 2024, 14:34
Political tensions soar as Odonga-Otto and MP Komakech clash online
By Kinyera Lakomekec As Uganda prepares for the 2026 elections, a heated online feud between former Aruu County MP, Odonga-Otto Samuel Jr., and incumbent Komakech Christopher has ignited intense political debate in Pader district. The dispute, sparked by an offhand…

13 November 2024, 11:18 am
Women’s caucus chairperson takes firm stand against the sale of ‘guu’
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Chairperson of the Lamwo Women’s Caucus, Ms Joyce Oyella, has strongly condemned individuals involved in selling and transporting lethal alcohol, locally known as ‘guu,’ which is reported to be a major contributor to cross-border conflicts…

13 November 2024, 9:15 am
Kagadi LC3 chairpersons unite in appeal for support from minister Fred Byamukama
By James Muhumuza LC3 chairpersons from town councils and sub-counties in Kagadi district presented a joint memorandum to Fred Byamukama, the State Minister of Works and Transport, seeking support to address pressing challenges hindering socio-economic transformation in the district. The…

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…