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4 June 2026, 12:12 pm
NRM in Kasese celebrate Ministerial appointees
By Francis Muhanya Muhindo, Mr. Robert Mitse, the Kasese District NRM Administrator, has renewed calls for party cadres to leverage the confidence and trust that President Yoweri Museveni has demonstrated in Kasese District as an opportunity to strengthen support for…
31 May 2026, 1:47 pm
Lawyer defends Muganga appointment, calls dual citizen ban unconstitutional
By Annet Nakato A Kampala-based lawyer has challenged claims that the appointment of Dr Lawrence Muganga, a dual Ugandan-Canadian citizen, as Minister of State for Internal Affairs contravenes Ugandan law. The controversy arises from provisions of the Uganda Citizenship and…
30 May 2026, 10:51 am
Lawyer defends Muganga appointment, says dual citizens eligible as ministers
By Ronald Ssemagonja Article 15 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda provides for dual citizenship for Ugandans. It states that a Ugandan citizen aged 18 years and above who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country may…
29 May 2026, 8:54 am
DP vice president Mbide eyes Party presidency as NUP reappoints Ssenyonyi
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Vice President of the Democratic Party (DP), Fred Mukasa Mbidde, has expressed interest in replacing the party’s President General, Norbert Mao. Mbidde made the remarks yesterday while addressing the media at his chambers in Zana, Wakiso…
28 May 2026, 7:36 am
UPC leaders in Oyam welcome Santa Alum Ogwang minister appointment
By Eman Yonah Oruk UPC leaders in Oyam District have warmly welcomed the appointment of Hon Santa Alum Ogwang, the Woman Member of Parliament for Oyam District, as Minister of State for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President.…
26 May 2026, 9:16 pm
Lango Region secures key ministerial slots in Museveni’s new cabinet
By Francis Oyet Opwonya President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new cabinet list that places several leaders from the Lango sub-region in influential government positions, strengthening the region’s representation in the country’s top leadership structures. Among the notable appointments is Jane Ruth…
26 May 2026, 8:27 pm
Rubaga urban council councillors sworn in, leaders urged to fight corruption and…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chief Magistrate of Mengo, Her Worship Doreen Ajuna, has today administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office to councillors of Rubaga Urban Council together with the Mayor of the Division. She reminded them that…
26 May 2026, 10:22 am
Chris Ongom pledges electricity, education and road development for Acaba Sub co…
By Eman Yonah Oruk Hon. Chris Ongom, the LC5 Councillor for Acaba Sub county, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the area through practical development initiatives during his five-year term. Speaking at Rainbow Hotel in Oyam Town Council, Ongom emphasised…
24 May 2026, 11:24 am
NRM members eye Speakership and Deputy Speaker positions ahead of CEC meeting
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the withdrawal from the Speakership race by former Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Among, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) called on interested Members to express interest in contesting for the positions of Speaker and…
23 May 2026, 12:51 pm
Patrick Ogwang Obura emerges strong contender for Deputy Speaker role
By Eman Yonah Oruk Hon. Patrick Ogwang Obura, Member of Parliament for Oyam County South Constituency, has officially declared his interest in serving as Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament of Uganda. His announcement has been received with optimism by…