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4 November 2024, 3:13 pm

Empowering girls: Why early political involvement matters

By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga In this next radio series of our radio program of Abakyala Tweyogerere, we look at the challenges to effective political participation, the importance of representation, and how early political involvement can empower girls to…

25 September 2024, 2:07 pm

ONC etongooza National Resistance Movement voters protectors identification

Bannakibiina kya Nrm bakubiriziddwa okukuuma empiisa nekitibwa kyekibiina Kya Nrm wakati mukukuuma akalulu k’omukulembeze w’eggwanga aka 2026 Bino byasanguziddwa omumyuka wa ssentebe wa Nrm muggwanga, Alhajji moses kigongo bwabadde atongoza okusomesa abakulembeze okuva mubitundu byeggwanga ebyenjawulo kubutya bwebagenda okola okulaba…

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…

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…

3 July 2024, 2:21 pm

Museveni supporters to celebrate his achievements

By Byamukama Alozious This Friday, supporters of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will gather at Kololo ceremonial grounds to celebrate his achievements over the past 35 years. Organised by patriotic Ugandans, the event anticipates a large crowd, with attendees expected from…