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Why Museveni always swears in on May 12

Why Museveni always swears in on May 12

For many Ugandans, May 12 has become synonymous with the beginning of a new Museveni term in office. But beyond the ceremonial routines at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds lies a deeper political and historical symbolism rooted in Uganda’s turbulent past.The date traces back to May 12, 1980, wh

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Border Stability Boosted as UPDF and Tz Army Hold First-Ever Proximity Commanders’ Meeting

Border Stability Boosted as UPDF and Tz Army Hold First-Ever Proximity Commanders’ Meeting

Uganda and Tanzania have strengthened bilateral security cooperation after holding their inaugural proximity commanders’ meeting in Misenyi District, agreeing on closer coordination, intelligence sharing and sustained joint efforts to secure the shared border.The Uganda Peoples’ Defenc

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North Korea will launch a nuclear weapon if Kim Jong Un assassinated

North Korea will launch a nuclear weapon if Kim Jong Un assassinated

North Korea will launch a nuclear weapon if Kim Jong Un is assassinated under new rules drawn up by the dictatorKim Jong Un has changed North Korea's constitution so its military is required to launch a retaliatory nuclear strike if the dictator is assassinated.The move is said to h

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Putin immediately defies Donald Trump with 4 word warning as WW3 fears explode

Putin immediately defies Donald Trump with 4 word warning as WW3 fears explode

Vladimir Putin has sent a huge warning to the world, wasting no time in defying Donald Trump after the US President made a major announcement just hours earlier.The Russian warmonger has been speaking at the country's annual Victory Day parade, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s victo

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Armband on! Flamengo graduate Vini Jr to captain Real Madrid v Barça

Armband on! Flamengo graduate Vini Jr to captain Real Madrid v Barça

Real Madrid (ESP) have announced their lineup for this Sunday’s (10) El Clásico. As a result, coach Arbeloa decided that the merengue captain will be Vini Jr., a breakout talent from Flamengo. The match against Barcelona (ESP), at Camp Nou, could decide the La Liga champion.See Real Mad

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Investigations: Inside Gen.Jim Muhwezi–Henry Tumukunde Rivalry: How Cabinet Season Revives Old Kigezi Power Wars!

Investigations: Inside Gen.Jim Muhwezi–Henry Tumukunde Rivalry: How Cabinet Season Revives Old Kigezi Power Wars!

As President Yoweri Museveni settles into a fresh term following his swearing-in on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, attention within Uganda’s political and security establishment has rapidly shifted toward one thing: the impending cabinet reshuffle.Historically, periods preceding cabinet announce

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LIST: Chief Justices who have sworn in President Museveni since 1986

LIST: Chief Justices who have sworn in President Museveni since 1986

President Yoweri Museveni is set to be sworn in tomorrow, 12 May 2027, for his seventh term as President of Uganda, extending a presidency that began in 1986 after the National Resistance Army captured power.Under Uganda’s Constitution, the Chief Justice is responsible for administering

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SGR compensation 10-year delay leaves Tororo families in limbo

SGR compensation 10-year delay leaves Tororo families in limbo

At 4pm in Nyangole A, Tororo Municipality, Ms Binti Ogema is hurriedly collecting firewood to prepare a meal for her extended family.The fireplace appears cold, with wet ash suggesting it has been unused for hours or even days, pointing to long gaps in cooking.Ms Ogema, 55, a widow,

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‘I don’t want to be president.'

‘I don’t want to be president.'

While the presidency is a coveted position, its allure has put prospective suitors in sharp focus of succession battles in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Parliament Speaker Anita Among has become the latest in a long line of presumptive or declared suitors, stretchin

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Gen Katumba Wamala Tops 21 Retiring UPDF Generals

Gen Katumba Wamala Tops 21 Retiring UPDF Generals

Former Chief of Defence Forces and current Works Minister General Edward Katumba Wamala is among 21 senior UPDF officers set to retire in 2026 as the army begins documentation and transition preparations for nearly 2,000 personnel leaving active service.Former Chief of Defence Forces and M

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