The National Unity Platform (NUP) has rescheduled the start of its vetting exercise for MPs MPs from August 20 to September 15, 2025. The exercise will now be conducted from September 15 to September 22. The party said the changes have been necessitated by the Electoral Commission’s decision to change the nomination date for Members…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership has issued a stern warning to candidates vying for positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) to refrain from misconduct and divisive behaviour as the party prepares for its delegates’ conference. The directive comes after escalating tensions among candidates, marked by public exchanges of “bitter words” on social media…
Faith Nakut, the incumbent Woman MP for Napak, has expressed gratitude to her constituents for their unwavering support in her battle to retain the NRM flag. Nakut, whose victory in the primaries was upheld by the NRM Tribunal, said despite the “night operations of others and the ganging against us,” they had won. “You are…
The NRM Tribunal, established to hear petitions from the recent primaries, has said its rulings and verdicts will be final. John Musiime, the tribunal chairperson, and Enoch Barata, the party’s legal director, urged aspirants who lose their cases to respect the tribunal’s verdicts and remain loyal to the party, emphasizing that further decisions rest with…
Dr Monica Musenero, the mnister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, has clarified that Kiira Motors “manufactures” not “assembles” electric powered vehicles. Addressing journalists at the Media Centre today, Musenero said Kiira Motors is producing the Kayoola buses, including the fully electric Kayoola EVS and the Kayoola Coach, with approximately 30% of the components—such as the…
Sedrack Nzaire Kaguta, the younger brother of President Museveni and aspirant for NRM vice chairperson (Western), has accused his opponent, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the incumbent Minister of ICT and National Guidance of promoting tribalism and divisive politics in their contest. Nzaire alleges that Dr. Baryomunsi, during an appearance on a local radio station, claimed that…
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, and Lydia Wanyoto Mutende have jointly announced their candidacies for re-election to the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the NRM, a highly prestigious body within the party’s hierarchy. The trio addressed the media at the NRM headquarters along Kyadondo Road, emphasizing their strong track records in their respective constituencies…
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has said it is prepared to host the inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit. The summit will be held from September 1-2, 2025, at the Speke Resort Convention Centre. The UDB said it will “bring together over 400 high-level participants drawn from government, national financial institutions, the private sector, academia and global…
Government has today handed over 30 vehicles to 15 cultural leaders at Kololo ceremonial grounds. The vehicles were handed over to the leaders by the Vice President Jessica Alupo. Each cultural leader was given a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and a Toyota Hilux to support their Katikiro (prime minister or chief administrator). Betty Amongi,…
Civil society organizations engaged in the fight against graft have raised serious concerns about the ineffective handling of the fight against corruption, Speaking to the media in commemration of the Africa Anti-Corruption Day which falls today, the actors particularly criticized parliament and anti-corruption committees for failing to fulfill their mandates. Lillian Zawedde, an administrator at…
The minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa, has lauded the achievements made by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), 100 days after taking over the distribution of electricity in the country. UEDCL took over from Umeme on April 1, 2025. A key achievement, Nankabirwa told journalists today, is the company’s ability to pay 100% of…
Sedrack Nzeire Kaguta, the younger brother of President Museveni, has officially declared his candidacy for the position of Vice Chairperson for the Western Region on the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC). Nzeire, who has served as the NRM chairperson for Kiruhura for three consecutive terms, announced his intentions after picking up expression of interest forms…
Sarah Opendi, the Woman MP for Tororo, has publicly criticized Dr. Tanga Odoi, the chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, for alleged bias and lack of transparency in managing the party’s primary elections in Tororo. Opendi claims that despite winning NRM primaries since 2011, she has never been declared a winner under Odoi’s leadership, with…
Fiona Nakku is a dynamic, passionate, and God-fearing leader. She is vying for the position of National Female Youth Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. With a heart for service and a vision for change, Nakku says she is ready to champion the aspirations of Uganda’s youth on a national stage. It is not…
Frank Tumwebaze, the minister of Agriculture and MP for Kibaale East, has said if he is re-elected in 2026, his major focus will be boosting the incomes of his people through coffee growing. Tumwebaze told journalists after his official nomination at the NRM electorasl commission offices this week that he was optimistic he will realise…
Medard Lubega Sseggona has said that it would be foolhardy for the National Unity Platform (NUP) to ditch him for any other candidate in Busiro East. Lubega was speaking to journalists at Kavule after picking up nomination forms. “Do you want to say that our party does not need quality people?” Look around, look at…
Hellen Akol Odeke, who had expressed interest in unseating Speaker Anita Among in Bukedea, has been disqualified by the party because she lacks a permanent home in the district. It means, as far as the party is concerned, Among is their automatic flagbearer in Bukedea in 2026. In 2021, Among was unopposed during the parliamentary…
Taxi drivers in Kampala, under their Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF), have threatened to go on strike starting next week if the Auto Express Penalty System (EPS) system suspended. The regulations stipulate steep fines of up to Shs 600,000 for motorists who exceed the speed limit on certain highways. In addition, motorists are slapped a…
Government today officially launched the National Budget Month for 2025/26, emphasizing its commitment to inclusive and transparent governance in public resource management. The launch, presided over by Matia Kasaija, the minister of Fiance, also introduced the National Public Investment Management (NPIM) Policy, a transformative framework aimed at revolutionizing Uganda’s public investment planning, implementation, and monitoring….
