Last week, Nambooze escalated the political dispute through a WhatsApp message, which, although it did not directly mention Kabanda by name, was widely interpreted as targeting him. Just weeks after settling into their new offices, political leaders in Mukono Municipality are trading accusations of witchcraft and political sabotage, exposing deep divisions within the opposition-led administration. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Before the service, Musisi’s colleagues accorded him a guard of honour in recognition of his mentorship and parental guidance to many journalists who passed through his hands during his more than 40-year career in the media industry. Hundreds of mourners have today, Thursday February 19, 2026 gathered at Maseke Village in Nkokonjeru Town Council, Buikwe […]
While addressing the media after declaring them, Betty Nambooze thanked the voters in Mukono district for having once again entrusted them with their votes. Despite the high tensions which roamed amongst the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidates in Mukono district, following the delay to declare the winners from the parliamentary elections, the latter managed to […]
Nambooze rejected suggestions that she should express gratitude to the NRM Government for her treatment, arguing that the responsibility for her medical ordeal lies squarely with the state. Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke has vowed not to kneel before President Yoweri Museveni to thank him for her medical treatment in the US, amid controversy […]
Kyagulanyi’s visit to Mukono comes amid stiff competition for Mukono Municipality MP seat, with incumbent Betty Nambooze Bakireke (NUP) facing challenges from fellow party-leaning candidates Rev. Dr. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa and Hanifah Nabukeera. Thousands of supporters turned out to show their love for National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as […]
Sources in NUP state that since then, Nambooze has been on Kyagulanyi’s neck to reschedule his programme and visit Mukono, and that the Principal eventually yielded to Madam Teacher’s pressure. As Mukono supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) prepare to receive the party presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi today Friday January 9, 2026, observers have evaluated his […]
Kyagulanyi’s previous visit to Mukono was cut short due to security interventions, which prevented him from reaching some of the planned venues, including Ntaawo Playground in Mukono Municipality where he had planned to hold his main rally. National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu is set to return to Mukono district on January […]
Nambooze dismissed the Speaker’s comments, questioning Among’s political role and presence in Mukono during the President’s visit. Lost in Translation: Minister Mutasingwa’s Blunder Steals the Show at NRM Rally Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze has sharply responded to remarks by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, who publicly praised President Yoweri Museveni […]