Museveni urges christians to combine prayer with work as Lubaga Cathedral celebrates 100 years 

President Museveni has called on Christians to work diligently to improve their living standards, emphasising that prayer without action is useless. Speaking at celebrations to mark 100 years of Lubaga Cathedral, Museveni urged the congregation to engage in economic activities to strengthen their faith, support the church, and contribute taxes for national development. Dressed in…

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Museveni urges NAM to prioritise economic diplomacy

President Museveni has called on Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member countries to focus on mutually beneficial interests such as trade, investment, and tourism, emphasising that these efforts will drive collective prosperity within the NAM community. Museveni made these remarks while opening the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held under…

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Uganda’s weird election: Museveni ‘disappears’ from the trail, Barbie to grace CNN while Munyagwa fights Swahili

Uganda’s 2026 presidential race kicked off on September 29, 2025, like a motorcycle with no brakes. Eight candidates are gunning for the top job, promising everything from stars to your missing chicken. But hold your bananas! Some promises sound like the mutterings of that village drunkard at a funeral! First up, NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi,…

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The quiet emergence of AG Kiwanuka as a powerful broker and why he could be the next CJ

When Gen Kahinda Otafiire, the minister of Internal Affairs, ranted about the growing cases of injustice and the need to stop them at the inaugural Sam Kalega Njuba Memorial Lecture, many people read different things. Predictably, most people praised Otafiire on social media for his boldness and willingness to say things that many senior NRM…

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David Bahati declares he won’t run as an independent in Ndorwa West

David Bahati, the minister of State for Industry, has confirmed he will not contest in the 2026 parliamentary election as an independent candidate. The decision, he said, was reached after extensive consultations with President Museveni, party leaders, constituency supporters, and well-wishers. Bahati, who has served as MP for Ndorwa County West since May 2006 until…

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PFF’s Nabatanzi accuses NRM operatives of destroying opposition posters in Wakiso

Joan Nabatanzi, a People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) aspirant for the Wakiso Woman MP seat has accused NRM operatives of orchestrating the destruction and removal of opposition campaign posters. She described the actions as unfair and a violation of democratic principles. Speaking to BbegMedia at the PFF headquarters in Katonga, Kampala, Nabatanzi said she was…

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Lango: Museveni roots for flat approach for cattle compensation plan

President Museveni has announced that the government is considering a flat-rate cattle compensation scheme across northern Uganda, following discussions with leaders in the Lango, Teso, and Acholi sub-regions. Speaking at campaign rallies in Alebtong and later in Otuke District on Thursday, Museveni outlined his proposal for each affected household to receive a fixed number of…

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ISO recruits over 300 spies ahead of 2026 election

The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has recruited 312 new spies as the country prepares for its general election in 2026. President Museveni addressed the spies, referred to as operatives at State House Entebbe, over the weekend. Their recruitment comes during a period when political tensions often rise, and the government aims to strengthen its intelligence…

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Museveni commissions Kiira Vehicle Plant 

President Museveni yesterday commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Construction of the Kiira vehicle manufacturing plant started in 2019 and continued up to 2024, when all vehicle production systems were fully installed. Manufacturing began in March 2025 by Kiira Motors Corporation, with an initial investment of USD 120 million. During the commissioning, President Museveni…

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Museveni’s key promises from 1996 to 2021: The hits and misses

For nearly 40 years, President Museveni and his National Resistance Movement (NRM) have shaped Uganda’s future. Since the first post-1995 Constitution election in 1996, Museveni has made bold promises in every campaign, offering improved livelihoods, jobs, education, and healthcare. From the 1996 manifesto, Tackling the Tasks Ahead, to the latest plans for 2026–2031, he has…

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Museveni honours Miria Matembe, other elders for “distinguished service”

President Museveni yesterday presented awards to a group of distinguished Ugandan elders at the National Mentorship Day Awards ceremony held at State House, Entebbe. The event celebrated individuals who have significantly contributed to Uganda’s socio-economic progress, including industrialists, farmers, activists, educators, religious leaders, and lawyers. Among the honourees were  Miria Matembe and Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa,…

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New Kasangati RDC warns landgrabbers to cease illegal activities

Juma Kigongo, the newly appointed Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Kasangati, has issued a stern warning to landgrabbers, urging them to immediately stop their illegal activities or face legal consequences. A staunch supporter of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Kigongo expressed gratitude for his reappointment. He noted that during his first 30 days in Kasangati,…

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Northern Uganda hated Museveni so much. Then it embraced him. Why?

For over three decades, Northern Uganda was a fortress of opposition against the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The scars of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) conflict ran deep, turning elections into battlegrounds of resentment. Yet over the last three election cycles, the region has shifted, politically. Peace has washed away old grudges, and today,…

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Mbarara International Airport project receives Museveni’s nod

President Museveni has met with a China-based consortium to discuss the proposed development of an international airport in Nyakisharara, Mbarara. The project, led by Base 7 Aviation International Academy and their consultants, Hamster Business Solutions, aims to transform the region’s economic landscape. According Charles Mugabi and Alexandria Judith Kyakunzire of Base 7 Aviation International Academy,…

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Museveni closes NRM delegates conference with strong call against corruption, division

President Museveni has urged party leaders to reject corruption, division, and injustice to maintain the NRM’s unity and public trust. Museveni made the plea while closing the party’s delegates conference at Kololo Independence Ground. Freshly endorsed as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, Museveni congratulated the delegates for completing a massive nationwide exercise…

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NRM suspends Entrepreneur’s League elections after Basajjabalaba ‘hides’ delegates in Kenya

Three aspirants for the position of chairperson of NRM’s Entrepreneurs’ League have threatened to withdraw from the race, citing allegations of electoral malpractice by one of the contestants, businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba. Ceasor Augustus Mulenga, Philip Kakuru, and Sanjay Tanna, alleged that Basajjabalaba had recruited more than 2,000 non-delegates to vote for him, questioning their legitimacy….

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President Museveni commits to partnering with Kenyan investors for key infrastructure development

President Museveni met with investors from Rebel Group, a Nairobi-based international consultancy and investment firm, at State House, Entebbe, yesterday, assuring them of Uganda’s commitment to collaborate on transformative infrastructure projects. Led by former US Ambassador to Kenya, Kyle McCarter, the delegation expressed keen interest in Uganda’s economic potential.  Museveni welcomed their engagement and highlighted…

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Kadaga Full Speech in NEC: “How can the senior be asked to step aside for the junior?”

Yesterday during NRM’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, former speaker Rebecca Kadaga made a passionate plea to be retained as the party’s second national vice chairman. Kadaga faces stiff competition from Speaker Anita Among. Efforts to have one of the candidates step down for another have failed. Here is Kadaga’s speech in full. ****************************************************** Your…

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Judicial officers upset over Bigirimana’s ‘lukewarm’ approach to salary increments

Judicial officers including deputy registrars, assistant registrars, and chief magistrates, are frustrated with the government for not following through on promised salary increases. They claim the government has gone back on its commitment to raise their pay, causing tension within the judiciary. On June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Public Service issued Circular Standing Instruction…

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Museveni issues one-month ultimatum for cattle compensation audit in Northern Uganda

President Museveni has given a one-month deadline for the audit and verification of cattle compensation recipients and pending claimants in Northern Uganda, as part of a broader effort to streamline rehabilitation for families affected by past insurgencies. The directive was announced during a meeting with leaders from the Acholi sub-region in Gulu District, focusing on…

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President Museveni proposes equitable cattle compensation in Teso

President Museveni has called for fair distribution of the Teso cattle compensation fund to benefit all households, rather than concentrating funds among a few claimants. Speaking at Soroti University, he described the compensation as rehabilitation for cattle losses due to past wars, emphasizing direct payments to households to avoid excessive legal fees. Museveni proposed distributing…

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Museveni woos Egyptian investors 

President Museveni yesterday met and welcomed Egyptian investors to explore opportunities in Uganda, saying the country is ready to work with those bringing practical solutions and investments that can spur more development. Museveni is in Cairo, Egypt on a three-day working state visit at the invitation of his host and counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. After…

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Museveni doesn’t follow Alupo, Nabbanja, Among on X…but he follows Tayebwa, Tumwebaze

President Museveni follows only 22 individuals/institutions on his X account. He has 3,640,655 followers as of mid-day August 11, 2025. This is not surprising. What is, is the choice of people or institutions that he follows. For instance, Museveni does not follow the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) account-@MODVA_UPDF. As the commander in chief, some…

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Museveni to turn demonstration farms into centres of excellence

President Museveni has unveiled a new national initiative to transform his demonstration farms into centers of excellence for the 4-acre agricultural model, aimed at eliminating household poverty through structured, small-scale commercial farming. The president announced this while addressing residents of Kityerera Parish at the State Lodge in Mayuge district, that the farms will not only…

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As Russia’s influence in Uganda grows, the risks to democracy are immense

In the way they handle political dissent in their respective countries, President Museveni and Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, are birds of the same feather. First, both leaders rely heavily on the state security apparatus to suppress opposition. Museveni has been accused of violent crackdowns, abductions, and torture of opponents like Dr Kizza Besigye…

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Uganda, Egypt discuss how to utilise River Nile

President Museveni and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have held talks regarding the use of River Nile waters and broader regional cooperation, according to a statement issued by State House. The two leaders discussed Egypt’s existential concerns over water security at the meeting at State House Entebbe. “We discussed a number of issues regarding the…

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Museveni says government will buy Muyuge Sugar Factory for Busoga farmers

President Museveni has announced that the government will purchase the Mayuge Sugar Factory for Busoga sugarcane farmers. Museveni made the announcement  while meeting sugarcane growers, millers, and sugar manufacturers from across Uganda at Kityerera State Lodge, Mayuge, on August 6. During the meeting, the farmers gave the government a green light to go into purchase…

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