Former Minister Musa Ecweru and the minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, are among the latest senior NRM figures to publicly endorse Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the presidency in 2031. The endorsements were made as supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) continued to turn up at the organisation’s offices in Kampala to sign books…
The government, through Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has released Shs19.2 billion for the reconstruction of a 2km section of Kinawataka Road in Nakawa, Kampala. The project was officially launched during a joint event attended by the Minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, KCCA executive director Sharifah Buzeki and Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo. The reconstruction…
The two-day orientation meeting for newly sworn-in MPs of the 12th Parliament took a political turn as attention shifted to the cabinet ministers recently appointed by President Museveni. Throughout the gathering, many MPs were seen congratulating colleagues who had been appointed to cabinet and expressing support for them ahead of the new term. One of…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has tasked Buganda’s chiefs at all levels to spearhead efforts aimed at restoring the Buganda Kingdom’s pride and former glory. Mayiga made the remarks during a thanksgiving ceremony and Duwa prayers organised for Kyadondo County chief, Ahmed Magandazi Matovu, at Nalyamagonja near Manyangwa in Wakiso. The function was held to celebrate…
Minsa Kabanda, the minister for Kampala, has called for unity among residents of Kampala Central, saying cooperation will help government deliver services more effectively. Kabanda made the remarks during an Iftar dinner hosted by Salim Uhuru at the Kampala Central Division headquarters in Kampala. She praised Uhuru for organising the event, saying it had brought…
The minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda has said she is ready to work with Kampala lord mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo, calling for unity and cooperation after the election period. “You always know me as a person who works with everyone irrespective of the political party somebody is subscribed to. I know Eng Balimwezo very well and…
Security agencies should remain vigilant against any form of vote rigging if Uganda is to hold peaceful elections, Moses Muhangi, an independent candidate for the Kampala Central parliamentary seat, has said. Muhangi told journalists in Kampala today that he had received what he described as “reliable information” about a planned attempt to manipulate votes in…
Government has announced plans to inject Shs200 million into Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos) for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) casual workers in a move aimed at improving their welfare and standard of living. The pledge was made by Moses Byaruhanga, a senior presidential adviser, during the Weyonje Sanitation Challenge 2025 held at Kitante…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged politicians from the ruling National Resistance Movement in Buganda to prioritise policy proposals instead of making “empty promises” as the country heads toward the 2026 election. Addressing an NRM delegation from Buganda led by the party’s vice chairperson, Haruna Kasolo, at Bulange Gardens, Mayiga said Ugandans are tired of…
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has publicly accused businessman Hamis Kiggundu of illegally constructing a structure on the Nakivubo water channel, exacerbating the city’s flooding issues. During a press conference at City Hall, Lukwago declared his intent to halt Kiggundu’s actions, dismissing a KCCA council resolution from April 3, 2025, that permitted Kiggundu’s company, Ham…
President Museveni has called on the ghetto youth to guard the peace Uganda currently enjoys, describing it as the bedrock of development, service delivery and personal wealth. Addressing hundreds of youths at Kawempe Mbogo Mosque Playground in Nabukalu Zone, Bwaise II, Kawempe Division, the president emphasized that peace is not just a political achievement, but…
The minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, has urged parents to enroll their children in affordable universal primary and secondary schools rather than keeping them out of school due to financial constraints. Kabanda made these remarks while officiating at the Music, Dance, and Drama event at Nakasero Primary School, themed “Ending Gender-Based Violence and Promoting Sexual…
