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. […]
“Such actions undermine the trust placed in leaders by the people and weaken the struggle for accountable and people-centered leadership,” the statement read. The National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership in Mukono Municipality has announced disciplinary action against several of its councillors accused of defying the party position during the election of the Speaker of the […]
Mukono Municipality MP, Betty Nambooze Bakireke, urged civil servants to avoid fueling divisions among councillors and instead focus on their responsibilities. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won the Mukono Municipality speakership race despite the National Unity Platform (NUP) holding the majority in council. NUP fronted Phibie Faith Babirye for the position, while the NRM […]
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 […]
The longer-term implications may be even more severe. Informal businesses play a critical role in local economic circulation. When vendors lose their income, purchasing power declines, affecting suppliers, transporters, and even formal enterprises that depend on informal networks. BY DIPHAS KIGULI The recent demolition of street vendors’ working spaces in Mukono Municipality is a stark […]
Mukono Municipality Town Clerk, Francis Byabagambi, said he had just been informed about the incident. He assured the public that the municipality would take full responsibility for staff injured while on duty and ensure they receive the necessary medical attention. Four Pupils Stabbed to Death in Kampala School Attack, Suspect Arrested A 47-year-old enforcement officer […]
During the operation, enforcement teams demolished wooden and metallic stalls, containers, and extensions attached to permanent buildings. Several traders, including single mothers, broke down in tears as their livelihoods were destroyed, yet the demolition continued. Traders in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality, are decrying a harsh early morning enforcement operation that left many of their […]
“The trade order is being implemented across municipalities and cities, including Kampala. Why should Mukono be different?” Wamala said, accusing some leaders of engaging in “cheap politics.” Divisions have emerged among leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mukono over the planned enforcement of a trade order targeting roadside vendors, just hours before […]
Nearly a decade ago, President Yoweri Museveni pledged during his 2015 campaign to provide free sanitary pads to school-going girls across the country. The promise, however, is yet to be fully realized. At St. Peter’s Church of Uganda Primary School in Goma Division, Mukono Municipality, school administrators are working hard to ensure that girls remain […]