The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough
The contest for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat has taken another twist as aspiring politicians face new challenges in their bid to replace the late Muhammad Ssegirinya.The race, which has attracted 16 aspira
General Edward Kalekezi "Kale" Kayihura, born on December 26, 1955, in Kisoro District, Western Uganda, is a Ugandan lawyer, military general, and former Inspector General of Police (IGP). He served as the IGP from 2005 until his dismissal in March 2018. Kayihura's early education took him from
In this analytical weekend news feature we shall focus on several things including the fact that Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo had initially schemed to perpetually sit on the AG’s appeal challenging Besigye strongman Mike Kabaziguruka’s victory in the Co
Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo
Donald Trump, after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, delivered a 30-minute inaugural speech outlining his policy agenda. Key promises included a crackdown on immigration and a focus on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initia
Parliament has officially requested the Electoral Commission (EC) to organize a by-election for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, following the death of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya on January 9, 2025.The request was conveyed in a January 15 le
Molly Katanga’s case has brought to light a troubling pattern within Uganda's justice system, where individuals seeking medical care are often denied bail and left to suffer in custody.Katanga, the widow of Henr
Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has condemned the National Unity Platform (NUP) for hijacking the funeral of the late Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya, accusing the opposition party of turning the burial into a political spectacle and disrespecting the
Following the burial, in Kaddugala Butale in Masaka, of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, the battle for the parliamentary seat he held has begun.Ssegirinya’s family, led by his mother Justine Nakajumba Ssan
