Grassroots democracy is alive and vibrant in Tororo District as village chairperson elections kick off, drawing large crowds and spirited contenders.However, political analysts are raising red flags over the heavy spending that is characterising the campaigns, warning that it could erode t
The Forum for Democratic Change has announced that whoever would like to contest for the party presidential flag bearer position will have to cough up Shs 5 million. Parliamentary hopefuls, on the other hand, will have to part with Shs 100,000.All this was revealed as the party announced t
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has dropped another hammer as it gears up for the 2026 general elections: anyone eyeing the party’s presidential flag must cough up a cool Shs 20 million just to be nominated.Speaking during the release of the party’s election roadmap, UPC Electoral
Colin Asiimwe is back at MultiChoice Uganda as the Head of Marketing, overseeing the DStv, GOtv, Showmax, and Pearl Magic brands.Asiimwe previously worked with MultiChoice before leaving the business.He began his career in the advertising industry before transitioning to a focus on
Ahead of the 2026 general election, a new political party, named People Power Front has been launched.Using red and black as its colours and members having red berets, the parry was launched during a function held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Thursday afternoon.Speakin
The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the district chairperson seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.Her decision follows growing calls from the public ur
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that soon, Ugandans will be required to present their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to access all services, both public and private.This policy shift, which i
The Church of Uganda has firmly opposed the government’s proposal to collect school fees through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), arguing that the policy would negatively impact the development of schools.Dur
In a statement, Ofwono Opondo, a well-known political commentator, sharply criticized the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for allegedly ferrying people to Kawempe as part of their campaign efforts.According to
President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of military forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), in handling election security and maintaining public order.
