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Is Uganda's Opposition Opposing — or Profiting from the System?

Is Uganda's Opposition Opposing — or Profiting from the System?

In Uganda’s political landscape, opposition parties are constitutionally expected to provide checksand balances, speak for the people, scrutinize government decisions, and fight for justice where itis absent. This is not just a moral obligation but a constitutional duty enshrined

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Rukungiri High Court Launches Criminal Session to Tackle 40 Capital Cases

Rukungiri High Court Launches Criminal Session to Tackle 40 Capital Cases

The High Court sitting in Rukungiri officially opened its criminal session t with a stakeholders’ meeting chaired by Resident Judge, Lady Justice Susan Kanyange.The session, which aims to handle 40 capital criminal cases, marks a critical step in the Judiciary’s ongoing campaign to red

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NWSC Takes Kampala, Nansana Leaders on Water Infrastructure Tour Amid Supply Outcry

NWSC Takes Kampala, Nansana Leaders on Water Infrastructure Tour Amid Supply Outcry

In response to mounting public frustration over persistent water outages, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) on Tuesday conducted a guided tour for local leaders from Kampala and Nansana Municipality, showcasing its major infrastructure projects.The delegation visited the K

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Amama Mbabazi Urges Leaders to Serve with Integrity and Accountability

Amama Mbabazi Urges Leaders to Serve with Integrity and Accountability

Former Prime Minister Patrick Amama Mbabazi has urged leaders across the country to remain grounded, responsive, and guided by the voices of the people they serve.He said leadership is a duty of service—not privilege—and that true leaders must stay open to guidance, constructive critic

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Basalirwa Warns of Hollow Anti-Corruption Laws Without Exemplary Leadership

Basalirwa Warns of Hollow Anti-Corruption Laws Without Exemplary Leadership

Bugiri Municipality MP Asuman Basalirwa has warned that Uganda’s fight against corruption will remain futile unless its leaders begin to lead by personal example.Speaking on NBS Television on Thursday, June 5, the opposition legislator criticised the government’s overreliance on laws a

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Police Arrest Activists Protesting Destruction of Lwera Wetland Outside NEMA Offices

Police Arrest Activists Protesting Destruction of Lwera Wetland Outside NEMA Offices

Police on Wednesday arrested two environmental activists who were protesting outside the offices of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) over the ongoing degradation of Lwera wetland.The demonstrators, affiliated with the Weka Afri Sustainable Biodiversity and Food Security

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Museveni Faces Tough Questions Ahead Of 2025 State Of The Nation Address

Museveni Faces Tough Questions Ahead Of 2025 State Of The Nation Address

President Museveni today delivers the 2025 State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, but unlike past speeches, this year’s event comes amid a deepening national reckoning over leadership transition, state accountability, and the future of Uganda’s democracy.At the centr

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Healing Old Wounds: Why Buganda Should Embrace Museveni’s Apology

Healing Old Wounds: Why Buganda Should Embrace Museveni’s Apology

The kingdom played a critical role in Museveni’s rise to power during the 1981–1986 bush war, hosting his guerrilla campaign in the jungles of Luweero. Thousands of lives were lost, and the scars of that conflict linger.On May 25, 2025, a

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High Court Halts Changes in UMSC Leadership Amid Legal Dispute

High Court Halts Changes in UMSC Leadership Amid Legal Dispute

The High Court in Kampala has issued an interim order directing all parties involved in a legal dispute concerning the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) to maintain the status quo pending the outcome of a judicial review.The order was granted on Monday by Justice Bernard Namanya during

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Traffic Police Halts Express Fines to Allow Driver Education on New Road Laws

Traffic Police Halts Express Fines to Allow Driver Education on New Road Laws

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has temporarily suspended the issuance of fines under new traffic regulations, citing the need to educate motorists before full enforcement resumes.The announcement was made by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Lawrence

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