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…
Salim Uhuru, the incumbent mayor of Kampala Central, has called on his rivals to join him in addressing service delivery challenges affecting residents of the Central division. Speaking to Bbeg Media after the NRM declared unopposed for the seat he holds, Uhuru emphasized unity and hard work. “In the name of Almighty Allah, I extend…
Veteran journalist turned politician, Simon Muyanga Lutaaya, has defended his close ties with the Bukedea Woman MP and Parliamentary Speaker Annet Anita Among, warning critics against attacking him over their relationship. Speaking to Bbeg Media in Kampala, Lutaaya emphasized that his bond with Among, rooted in their shared history in the Forum for Democratic Change…
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has slammed the country’s celebration of Heroes Day saying it has been turned into a partisan event by the NRM. During a press briefing, the party said the event was too costly noting that Shs 5 billion had been budgeted for handouts and dignitary allowances. “The Uganda Revenue Authority…
In July last year, Herbert Burora, the then RCC of Rubaga, was arrested and charged in court over statements he allegedly made accusing Speaker Anita Among of being a thief and promoting corruption. Yesterday, Burora reconciled with Among at a function where NRM leaders and delegates from Kampala endorsed the Bukedea Woman MP for the…
The NRM electoral body has promised to address petitions from aspiring candidates as swiftly as possible. Maj James William Kinobe, one of the commissioners at the party’s electoral commission, revealed this during an interview with Bbeg Media. He said they have already received petitions from aggrieved aspirants across various districts and constituencies. “We shall work…
Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde, the former minister of Security, has revealed that he visited Dr Kizza Besigye in Luzira Prison and urged him to talk to President Museveni if he wants to secure his freedom. Speaking to journalists after picking his nomination forms at the NRM headquaters along Kyadondo Road, Tumukunde said: “I have talked…
Dr. Patrick Wakida today took his first step in becoming the MP for Kabweri County, Kibuku district, eight months after he ditched the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) for the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Wakida, who picked nomination forms at the NRM secretariat in Kampala today told journalists that he had waited half a century…
The NRM Electoral Commission has released guidelines that will be followed during tomorrow’s (Friday) district/city structure elections across the country. In a statement, the party said that on the same day, expressions of interest, nominations, campaigns, and elections of Workers and Entrepreneurs Leagues at the district/city level will also take place. However, the party postponed…
The NRM grassroots elections in Makindye division yesterday were marred by violence and bickering amongst supporters after some candidates were stopped from participating. One of the candidates, Yasin Omar, expressed bitterness over the refusal by the party to allow army veterans to take part in the ongoing elections. “We are disappointed by the party election…
