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22 October 2025, 4:47 pm
EC nominates candidates for special interest groups to Parliament
By Nakato Annet The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed the successful nomination of candidates representing various special interest groups to Parliament. According to EC officials, by 1 p.m. on the first day of nominations, 12 candidates had been nominated to…
20 October 2025, 11:05 am
Aspiring leaders urged to master constitutional roles and media use
By Mosh Ddamba & Byamukama Alozious As the 2026 general elections approach, aspiring leaders have been urged to familiarise themselves with their constitutional roles and responsibilities to better serve their communities once elected. The call was made during a leadership…
16 October 2025, 5:30 pm
Shabamagara eyes Rubabo constituency seat
By Byamukama Alozious Eunice Shabamagara, a young and ambitious politician, has launched her campaign to contest the Rubabo constituency parliamentary seat in Rukungiri District. Shabamagara, who is seeking the seat on the Democratic Party (DP) ticket, says she is passionate…
9 October 2025, 12:39 pm
Breaking barriers or facing blockades? Why women withdrew from the presidential…
By Regina Nassanga Over ten women collected nomination forms for the presidential position, aspiring to become Uganda’s first female president in 2026. But what made them step aside? Peace Akello, a journalist and one of the female presidential aspirants, and…
9 October 2025, 11:47 am
Women in leadership and grassroots transformation
By Regina Nassanga Driven by her passion to create a community where people’s concerns are heard and addressed, Sarah Nanozi — the aspiring Women Councillor for Kiwatule in the 2026 elections and current Secretary of the Parish Development Model —…
25 September 2025, 12:57 am
Presidential Candidate Mafabi stands bold on climate change
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flagbearer, has unveiled a bold climate change plan. Mafabi stated that he is well-equipped to tackle the pressing issue of…
23 September 2025, 12:38 pm
Museveni nominated, vows to tackle corruption, boost economy
Byamukama Alozious President Yoweri Museveni has been nominated to run for a fifth term after submitting his papers to the Electoral Commission in Lubowa. Accompanied by key NRM figures, including Speaker Anita Among, Prime Minister Robina Nabanja, Minister of Security…
9 September 2025, 2:17 pm
Somalia praises Uganda’s peacekeeping mission
By Byamukama Alozious The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Moallin Mohamod Sheikh Ali, has praised Uganda’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia, highlighting the country’s significant contributions to stabilising the region. He made…
8 September 2025, 6:03 pm
President Museveni commits Uganda to AALCO’s mission
By Byamukama Alozious The Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) has commenced its 63rd annual session in Uganda, bringing together delegations from more than 47 member states across Asia and Africa. The conference, held from 8–12 September 2025 at Speke Resort…
27 August 2025, 10:48 am
NRM youth league elections descend into chaos, cancelled
By Byamukama Alozious The National Resistance Movement (NRM) internal elections for the National Youth League, held on 26 August, descended into chaos and continued past midnight into the early hours of 27 August, after allegations of vote rigging sparked violent…