The clearest signal came from Daudi Kabanda, Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), who publicly announced that General Muhoozi Kainerugaba had endorsed the Defence Minister for the speakership. What was officially presented as a thanksgiving ceremony at Defence Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth’s rural home in Mukono over the weekend increasingly looked like something […]
On Wednesday, Nameere intensified the attacks against Kabanda, accusing him of allegedly using threats and political pressure to solicit money from influential figures while hiding in Gen. Muhoozi’s back. The Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has defended the movement’s Secretary General and Kasambya County MP, David Kabanda, amid escalating […]
However, some voters said Nambooze’s decision to hold her post-swearing-in celebration outside Mukono left many supporters feeling excluded from what they considered an important political milestone. Residents and supporters of Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze Bakireke have expressed concern over her decision to hold her first post-swearing-in celebration outside the constituency, saying the […]
One social media user commented: “She became terribly sick but got energy to come & campaign & after winning she left immediately. Now she has gotten energy to come & swear in.” Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Shamim Malende has returned to Uganda ahead of next week’s parliamentary swearing-in ceremony, ending months of absence that […]
Muhoozi stressed that the incoming leadership would adopt a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and inefficiency within government ranks. As he marked his 52nd birthday, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, issued a strongly worded warning to corrupt government officials, signaling what many interpret as a looming shift in the country’s leadership tone. In a […]
Ssentamu criticized the prosecutorial process, arguing that the use of court summons to compel his testimony was not in the interest of justice but rather part of a broader effort to intimidate and harass political opponents. A senior official from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, has publicly rejected claims by state prosecutors […]
Successful coalitions are built on clear policy objectives, mutual respect, institutional safeguards, and a willingness to compromise without losing core identity. They require political maturity: strong internal democracy, ideological clarity, and pragmatic leadership. SLOGANS OF UNITY, POLITICS OF DIVISION: WHY COALITIONS MATTER NOW By Byayesu Agrippa Musinguzi, (Teacher, Legal Scholar and a young Democrat) 20th/04/2026 […]
“This victory party is our initiative as grassroots women and youth, so we do not expect district leaders to take over our celebration,” said Annet Nakizza, a peasant from Bukolooto Village, during a recent meeting at Ham Gardens. A section of peasants in Kayunga District has barred local leaders from participating in preparations for President […]
Filed on April 2, 2026, the petition signals what Ssonko’s camp describes as a determined effort to “defend the will of the people” in Mukono Municipality. Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke is facing renewed legal scrutiny after the High Court ordered her to respond to an election petition challenging her victory. The petition was […]
Kadondi is openly affiliated with the National Unity Platform and received a public endorsement from party leader, Robert KyagulanyinSsentamu aka Bobi Wine shortly before polling day. Kadondi Gracious has been elected the 92nd Guild President of Makerere University, defeating former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema Tumukunde in one of the most competitive and politically charged student […]