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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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For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

If you got into university on government sponsorship through the national merit scheme, the system that put you there is about to be restructured — and not in your favour.The Ministry of Education is proposing a major review of how government university sponsorship slots are distributed,

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Kikuube vice chairman Opio Vicent withdraws from LC5 by-election race

Kikuube vice chairman Opio Vicent withdraws from LC5 by-election race

While addressing the media in Hoima City yesterday, Opio said he realised that contesting in the by-election would affect his secured district councillor’s position by resigning from it.In the recently concluded general elections, Opio was duly elected for the position of district male c

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Nabbanja Hails Ugandans for “Overwhelming” Support of Museveni and NRM in General Elections

Nabbanja Hails Ugandans for “Overwhelming” Support of Museveni and NRM in General Elections

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has praised Ugandans for what she described as overwhelming support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM), saying the party’s performance across presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections reflected broad

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It’s Unfair, We Mobilised & Sacrificed Everything for NRM Victory but Only Big People Were Considered”: Depressed Kampala Cadres Cry Out to Hajjat Namyalo Over Museveni Swearing-In Snub

It’s Unfair, We Mobilised & Sacrificed Everything for NRM Victory but Only Big People Were Considered”: Depressed Kampala Cadres Cry Out to Hajjat Namyalo Over Museveni Swearing-In Snub

Kampala: A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilisers and supporters from the five divisions of Kampala have petitioned the Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, protesting what they described as discrimination and exclusion from prepar

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MP elect David Okwere: Uganda’s 12th Parliament must focus on transparency, local issues

MP elect David Okwere: Uganda’s 12th Parliament must focus on transparency, local issues

Okwere says MP absenteeism as a betrayal of public trust, calling it “reluctancy” and emphasising that a legislator who consistently misses sittings is actively choosing to neglect their duty.David Okwere emphasised that attendance in Parliament is a service to the people, not a job.

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We Won’t Accept Disrespect,” Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Reveals How EU Summoned Uganda’s Ambassador After Museveni Won January Elections

We Won’t Accept Disrespect,” Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Reveals How EU Summoned Uganda’s Ambassador After Museveni Won January Elections

Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has criticised what he described as external interference in African electoral processes, questioning the European Parliament’s decision to summon Uganda’s ambassador following the January elections. He made the remarks while addre

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Kamwokya Ghetto Youth Turn Waste into Opportunity Through GAYO Initiative

Kamwokya Ghetto Youth Turn Waste into Opportunity Through GAYO Initiative

The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) has intensified efforts to support youth-led waste management innovations in Kampala’s informal settlements as part of broader efforts to advance circular economy solutions and sustainable urban living.Through partnerships with initiatives such

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NRM SG Todwong rallies district structures ahead of President Museveni’s inauguration

NRM SG Todwong rallies district structures ahead of President Museveni’s inauguration

Kampala — The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, has commended district party leaders for their decisive role in securing the party’s recent electoral victory and called for renewed mobilization ahead of the next week’s presidential inaugu

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Mitchellex Bans Guild President Kadondi Gracious From Mitchell Hall — Then Declares Official Opposition to Her Entire Government

Mitchellex Bans Guild President Kadondi Gracious From Mitchell Hall — Then Declares Official Opposition to Her Entire Government

The biggest solidarity on campus didn’t just reject the 92nd Guild Cabinet over exclusion. They went further — barring the Guild President, her ministers, and her entire entourage from setting foot in Mitchell and Complex Halls. The letter carries over 20 signatures.Makerere University

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