Politics
25 December 2025, 11:46 am
Kabanda and taxi operators rally support ahead of Museveni’s Kampala campaign
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs and aspiring Member of Parliament for Kampala Central, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, together with other leaders, has confirmed readiness to welcome the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer and President…
24 December 2025, 11:12 am
Presidential candidates intensify campaigns ahead of January elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 15 January 2026, Uganda, like other democratic countries, will hold general elections, giving citizens the opportunity to choose their leaders from the president to local councillors. To earn this mandate, aspiring leaders must engage voters, who…
23 December 2025, 16:16
Broken promises fuel voter anger as campaign pledges remain unfulfilled in Pader
By Agines Auma As Uganda inches closer to another election cycle, growing frustration is emerging in Pader District, where residents say repeated campaign pledges by political leaders have failed to translate into tangible improvements in roads, health care, water access,…
20 December 2025, 18:13
Woman injured during political rally in pader district, struggles to see
By our reporter A 24-year-old woman from Puranga Sub-county is recovering from injuries she sustained during a political rally held at Ogonyo Trading Centre in Pader District, raising renewed concerns over safety at public political gatherings. The incident occurred on…
20 December 2025, 3:38 pm
Museveni urges leaders to separate politics from personal survival as 2026 campa…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the date for eligible Ugandans to participate in the 2026 general elections draws closer, candidates for various elective positions continue to canvass for votes across the country, explaining why voters should support them on 15 January…
20 December 2025, 12:50 pm
Aruu North MP candidates unveil manifestos ahead of 2026 Elections
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Ahead of the 2026 general elections, candidates vying for the Aruu North Member of Parliament seat on Saturday, 20 December 2025, unveiled their manifestos during the Wiipem programme on Luo FM. George Kibwota of the Democratic…
18 December 2025, 8:40 am
Museveni warns against election violence as NRM tackles internal dissent
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, has warned Ugandans against engaging in violence during and after the general elections, stating that the state will not tolerate any form of lawlessness. Speaking…
17 December 2025, 10:09 pm
UPC condemns restrictions on voters remaining at polling stations
By Annet Nakato The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has strongly criticised security agencies and individuals accused of preventing voters from remaining at polling stations after casting their ballots, warning that such actions could undermine electoral transparency. Speaking during his Christmas…
17 December 2025, 5:03 pm
UPC’s Jimmy Akena apologises and delivers christmas message as EC tests BVVK
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president, Hon. Jimmy Akena, has apologised to anyone who may have been affected by his actions during recent political engagements. Akena, who had been seeking nomination as a presidential candidate, stated that…
14 December 2025, 2:43 pm
The significance of the Ugandan flag during the electoral season
By Ronald Ssemagonja Like any other sovereign state, Uganda is defined not only by its weather and geography but also by its national symbols, chief among them the national flag. Many people may wonder why it is important for a…