By Brian K Tindyebwa In a country where the so-called leading opposition party can’t even organize a credible delegates conference, NRM deserves commendation for organizing countrywide elections. Today (Thursday 17th July), the whole country is talking and our vibrant media having a field day as close to 3,000 leaders compete to become NRM flag bearers…
Augustine Kiwanuka The tragic murder of David Mutaaga, 69, and his wife, Deborah Florence Mutaaga, 62, in their Entebbe home has shaken the nation and exposed serious gaps in Uganda’s ability to investigate violent crime. The couple, who had recently returned from Europe to enjoy their retirement, were found brutally murdered, sparking a high-profile investigation…
Morrison Rwakakamba Having campaigned under the banner of making the United States the “Crypto capital” of the world, in his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order intended to support the growth of the United States crypto industry, signaling an intention to approach crypto and block chain regulation with the objective…
Morrison Rwakakamba I have seen a letter from Uganda Communications Commission suspending programs hosted by Radio Boona FM Moderator Mr Namanya Kakyene. Kakyene is accused of overriding broadcasting standards. The decision by @UCC_Official has further polarized opinion and heated-up political discourse in Rukungiri district with supporters of Kakyene sounding voices of foul play and bias…
President Museveni continues to command unwavering support among NRM loyalists, nearly 40 years since he shot his way into power. Museveni’s rise to power in 1986, after defeating the Obote government, marked a turning point for Uganda. NRM supporters credit him with restoring peace and security, creating an environment conducive to business and economic growth….
An otherwise capricious political group, the so-called National Unity Platform (NUP) just passed off what it called its national delegates conference at which top party-political entrepreneurs were crowned, retaining their coveted seats, during which the media was sealed out. And the Uganda media houses, their journalists, and those that pass for political critics seeking genuine…
Like or hate it, NRM political party is the thing. The conduct this week of the NRM voter registration verification update, election for party structures, and Local Council one (LC1) flag-bearers at the village grassroots level has generated political momentum. Preliminary results indicate a massive show up across the country, with most areas’ positions agreed…
The Electoral Commission has commended people who have turned up to check voters details during the ongoing voters’ register display exercise. The EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi said the response to the exercise has been good. “The exercise is moving on well as many of Ugandans have turned to checking their details using online system of…
By Kungu Al-mahadi Adam Uganda’s political landscape is a battleground where opposition forces face an uphill struggle against President Museveni’s entrenched regime. In this high-stakes environment, unity among opposition leaders is not just strategic—it’s existential. Yet, the escalating feud between Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, the charismatic leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), and…
The Electoral Commission (EC) announced a voters’ register display exercise scheduled from April 25 to May 25, 2025. During this period, citizens are encouraged to visit their designated polling stations to verify their details or check their information online via a link provided on the EC’s website. This exercise is a critical component of ensuring…
