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 […]
“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 […]
This interpretation aligns with earlier caution from Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, who had emphasized that electoral processes are only complete after the oath of office is taken. Cerebral Palsy Is Not Witchcraft: Christine Kirungi Leads the Fight for Awareness and Care Uganda’s Parliament has abruptly paused preparations for a planned by-election to replace two representatives […]
Corporal Babirye, who served as a medical nurse at Bombo Barracks, reportedly suffered severe burns in the attack. Residents of Bombo were left in shock yesterday evening following a tragic incident in which a UPDF officer, Corporal Christine Babirye, was allegedly set ablaze in her home by her lover. Locals identified the suspect as Dickson […]
According to official results released by the Electoral Commission, Nabukenya secured 67,399 votes, defeating four contenders. Kirabo, her closest rival, polled 55,696 votes, leaving a margin of 11,703 votes. Former National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Agnes Kirabo Nantongo has petitioned the High Court in Luweero seeking to overturn the election of Brenda Nabukenya as the […]
Delivering his ruling on Tuesday in a packed courtroom filled largely with Kaggwa’s supporters, Matyama held that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear a vote recount petition arising from a local government election. The Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected an election petition lodged by Hudson Robinson Kiyaga, who sought to overturn the victory of […]
Kiyaga is challenging the victory of independent candidate Mike Kaggwa, who was declared winner by a razor-thin margin of only seven votes. Tension is mounting in Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council as the Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court prepares to deliver a crucial ruling tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in an election petition that has gripped residents of […]
The protests began when Returning Officer Emily Amongin and her team reportedly stopped reading out results obtained by each candidate from individual polling stations, a procedure candidates say is essential for transparency, and instead proceeded to announce winners. Tension flared at the Mukono District tally centre on Thursday as several councillors and their agents protested […]
According to sources, the violence began on Tuesday evening when Wamimbi and his team moved through villages, firing bullets in the air. Sam Wamimbi, the Aligoli sub-county NRM chairperson in Bukedea District, has died after being attacked during LC III elections. The violence erupted when Wamimbi’s team allegedly arrived at a polling station with pre-marked […]