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Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation

Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation

President Museveni has mourned the passing of Ajelena Aero, mother of former rebel commander Francis Eregu--widely known by his nom de guerre "Hitler"--describing her as a beacon of forgiveness, resilience, and national unity for her role in bridging painful chapters of Uganda's past.Aero,

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Muyanja Ssenyonga Heads to Court over Contested Defeat

Muyanja Ssenyonga Heads to Court over Contested Defeat

Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke condemned what she described as interference by NRM officials in the electoral process, accusing them of coercing the returning officer into abandoning established procedures.CourtJohnson Muyanja Ssenyonga, a former Mukono District LC V

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How Mukono returning officer declared two LC5 Chairpersons in one day

How Mukono returning officer declared two LC5 Chairpersons in one day

Drama unfolded in Mukono on Friday after the district returning officer declared two LC5 chairpersons in one day, triggering allegations of coercion, ballot stuffing, and military intimidation.In the heated Mukono Poll Drama: Two Chairpersons; NRM's Francis Lukooya Mukoome (L) and NUP's Jo

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Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses

Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses

Seoul, Jan 26 Samsung Electronics said on Monday it plans to provide treasury shares worth 175.2 billion won ...Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses | Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonusesSamsung to offer treasury shares worth $120

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How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

PDM beneficiary Damali Nakayenga (R) chats with President Museveni as she leads him to her piggery farm at her home in Kikoma, Wobulenzi town on Tuesday (PHOTO/ PPU)KAMPALA – In 2021, the National Resistance Movement faced a political crisis in Buganda. President Yoweri Museveni’s part

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Bitcoin Price Today, January 25, 2026: BTC Price at USD 89,100 Now; Lower Compared to USD 89,198 Rise Today

Bitcoin Price Today, January 25, 2026: BTC Price at USD 89,100 Now; Lower Compared to USD 89,198 Rise Today

Bitcoin is trading around USD 89,100 on January 25, 2026, following a recent decline from its USD 95,000 peak on January 15. Despite short-term dips, experts remain optimistic about potential gains in 2026. Over the past month, Bitcoin has recorded 1.51 per cent growth, reflecting steady market r

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NRM’s Ian Kyeyune declared Wakiso LC5 chairperson amid tally centre chaos

NRM’s Ian Kyeyune declared Wakiso LC5 chairperson amid tally centre chaos

NRM’s Ian Kyeyune has been declared Wakiso District LC5 Chairperson after polling 177,710 votes, but NUP’s Najja Nasiif rejected the results and caused chaos at the tally centre.NRM’s Ian Kyeyune casting his vote on Thursday, January 22, for the Wakiso District LC5 Chairperson seat (

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NUP, NRM Nearly Share City Hall Councilor Seats in Kampala

NUP, NRM Nearly Share City Hall Councilor Seats in Kampala

NUP swept most of the directly elected councillor seats in Makindye West and East, as well as Rubaga North and South divisions, losing only one of the five available slots to the NRM.KCCA headquarters in Kampala (courtesy photo)The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has, this

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Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe

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ISO seeks Extra Shs218b To Enhance Intelligence, Monitor PDM funds

ISO seeks Extra Shs218b To Enhance Intelligence, Monitor PDM funds

The Internal Security Organisation ISO has asked Parliament for an additional Shs218 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to strengthen intelligence collection and improve monitoring of the Parish Development Model PDM amid growing concerns over corruption and weak oversight.The request w

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