He alleged that despite investing substantial sums of money in his attempts to secure the NUP party flag in both the 2021 and 2026 elections, the party denied him the ticket on both occasions, forcing him to run as an independent candidate. Former Nansana Municipality parliamentary aspirant Eng. Stephen Kaweesa has shifted his political ambitions […]
Balaam urged all public servants to comply with the law, emphasizing that they have a critical responsibility in delivering essential public services and must remain nonpartisan while in office. The Ministry of Local Government has warned that public servants, including teachers, health workers, administrative staff, extension workers and other government employees, are not eligible to […]
To improve administration, Mayanja wants to introduce a village register and identification system for residents, hold community meetings every three to four months, establish savings and credit cooperatives for women and men, and launch a community information platform dubbed “Kyungu Radio” to improve communication. MUKONO – Independent candidate Lawrence Mayanja has stepped up his campaign […]
Despite his age, Ganafa says he remains physically fit, experienced and committed to continuing his service to the people of Katete Central. As campaigns for Uganda’s 2026 Local Council One (LC1) elections intensify, an 82-year-old village leader in Mbarara City is seeking another term after serving his community continuously for 40 years. Ganafa Eric […]
“The moment people begin looking to you instead of the state for leadership or protection, you’ve crossed an invisible line,” Mayanja writes. “You’re no longer just an outlaw, an activist or a rebel. You’ve become a threat.” By Lawrence Mayanja History suggests that idealism alone rarely changes the course of power. Every era produces its own […]
“The Central Executive Committee of the NRM, sitting on Friday at Entebbe State House, designated the NRM and NRM-leaning MPs to the various committees, the committee leadership and to the Parliamentary Commission,” Dombo said in a post on X. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) has designated three new backbench Members of […]
The petitioner further alleges that at St. Raphael Primary School Bulinda “B” (N–Z), Kibirige’s votes were increased from 71 to 271, which he also claims exceeded the total votes cast. A former candidate for the Kalisizo Town Council LC5 councillor seat in Kyotera District has petitioned the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kyotera, seeking to overturn […]
Removing donation functions from the Speaker’s office would not diminish service delivery. Rather, it would strengthen Parliament as an institution while ensuring that public resources are distributed through transparent, accountable and legally established government systems. By Lawrence Mayanja In recent days, Uganda’s 12th Parliament has attracted public attention after the Rt. Hon. Speaker appealed to […]
Baryamureeba further argued that current political developments have created a perception that the Executive arm of government is under the command of the NRM chairman, while the military and Legislature are under the influence of the PLU chairman. Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor and former presidential candidate Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba has urged President Yoweri Museveni […]
Some social media users questioned suggestions that Among should seek specialised treatment abroad, arguing that she should instead use Mulago National Referral Hospital, where millions of ordinary Ugandans seek treatment. Ugandans have expressed mixed reactions following reports about the deteriorating health of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, with some expressing sympathy while others […]