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29 December 2025, 12:14 pm
UPDF dissolves landing site committees on President Museveni’s directive
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the dissolution of all army committees operating at landing sites across the country following repeated concerns raised by fishermen and lakeside communities. The directive was issued by the President in his capacity…
26 December 2025, 8:23 pm
Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar appears before police, released without detention
By Moses Otim Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar, an aspirant for Woman Member of Parliament for Kitgum District and the current Member of Parliament for Chua East Constituency, was not detained after appearing before police at Kitgum Central Police Station on…
26 December 2025, 11:29 am
Electoral Commission receives presidential and parliamentary ballot papers ahead…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (as amended) mandates the Electoral Commission, under Article 61, clause (1), to ensure that regular, free, and fair elections are held, and to organise, conduct, and supervise elections and…
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…