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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…
7 August 2024, 3:05 pm
UPC party calls for release of arrested youths
By Philip Onyango The opposition party Uganda people’s Congress (UPC) has called for the immediate release of youths recently arrested by government during the anti-corruption demonstrations. The call was made by Dan Isimbwa, the UPC National Youth Leader, during a…
31 July 2024, 9:46 am
EC to demarcate electoral areas for 2026 general elections
By Annet Nakato The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to start the demarcation of electoral areas and reorganising the polling stations beginning next month (August) as the country draws closer to the 2026 general elections. Chairman Electoral Commission Justice Simon…
19 July 2024, 2:08 pm
Ugandans petition to reduce parliamentary seats
By Byamukama Alozious A group of Ugandans led by Harambe initiative have launched a petition to reduce the number of Members of Parliament from 529 to 191. The petition, seeks to amend the constitution and promote a more efficient and…