Democratic Party vice president Fred Mukasa Mbidde has cast doubt on Norbert Mao’s bid for Speaker, arguing that existing NRM traditions and the 2022 cooperation agreement with President Museveni offer no pathway for his endorsement, amid escalating political tensions around the race.Dem
broad coalition of NGOs, students, businessmen, market women, coffee farmers, artistes, faith leaders and ordinary citizens has demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that the draft law threatens Uganda’s Constitution, economy an
In a significant breakthrough in the Soroti City murder case, police in the East Kyoga region have arrested a fifth suspect and retrieved a weapon believed to be used in the killing. This follows the tragic shooting of mobile money operator and businesswoman Patricia Kokunda, 32, last week.
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned what it describes as a “two-tier justice system,” following President Yoweri Museveni’s admission that Members of Parliament facing corruption charges were forgiven after “repenting.”In a sharply worded statemen
As a public spat between Speaker Anita Among and Norbert Mao dominates headlines, it reveals a deeper shift in parliamentary power—from Rebecca Kadaga’s tightly controlled authority to a more open, if unpredictable, era of political pushback.At the height of her power as Speaker of Par
Court heard that between July 2022 and April 2023, the accused fraudulently obtained USD 286,910 (approximately Shs1.1 billion) from Qatar-based investors under the guise of securing a government contract.Businessman Gilbert Tumwebaze Bafanabyo walks handcuffed from Anti-Corruption Court i
Kampala, Uganda: The NRM Revolutionary Network (NRN), an umbrella body for youthful revolutionary cadres in the ruling party, has called for equal and comprehensive accountability in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal, warning against selective justice, which downplays the core principles of the Mo
TORORO— Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and people-centered banking services across Eastern Uganda.The new branch forms part of DTB’s broade
Nicholas Mukasa, the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Bank of NamibiaThe Bank of Namibia has announced the appointment of Mr Nicholas Mukasa as Deputy Governor, marking a significant step in strengthening the central bank’s leadership as it navigates an increasingly complex economic en
The Ministry of Works and Transport Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has outlined procedures for vehicle registration, and digital number plate issuance.The guidelines are intended to improve efficiency, reduce fraud, and to track vehicle status.Firs
