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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, 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…
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…
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, 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…
10 December 2025, 2:01 pm
Akena decries missed nomination and condemns rising electoral violence
By Ronald Ssemagonja The President General of the Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), Hon. Jimmy Akena, has once again expressed concern over missing out on nomination to contest in the presidential race earlier this year. Akena made the remarks while addressing…
7 December 2025, 11:18 am
Museveni and Kyagulanyi intensify campaigns as incidents shape Uganda’s 2026 p…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The eight presidential candidates continue to canvass for votes from eligible Ugandans, who are constitutionally mandated under the 1995 Constitution (as amended) to choose the country’s next leader. Yesterday, the NRM flag bearer, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni,…