On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is now “permanently” open — crediting US military superiority and a new understanding with China under which Beijing agreed not to ship weapons to Iran. He added that President Xi Jinping would g
Political analyst Imam Iddi Kasozi has criticised the NRM Kyankwanzi retreat, questioning its focus, rising political theatrics, and the allocation of Shs100 million to MPs, as debate over the gathering continues to intensify.Imam Iddi Kasozi has raised concerns over the priorities and con
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and Jimmy Akena have criticised President Museveni’s Shs 100 million pledge to MPs-elect who attended the Kyankwanzi retreat, warning that the payments risk undermining parliamentary integrity and exposing weaknesses in Uganda’s political leadership culture.Outg
The World Bank has hailed Uganda’s high economic growth rates but noted that this is not corresponding with the improvement in people’s livelihoods.Ndiame Diop, the Bank’s Vice-President for Africa lauded Uganda for the macroeconomic stability but urged the country to transl
KAMPALA – The Ministry of Local Government has issued fresh guidelines on the swearing-in, hand-over, and taking-over of office by newly elected local government councils as the current term expires on May 12, 2026.In a circular dated April 15, 2026, seen by ChimpReports, Permanent Secre
Eight ministers may face the knife over the raging Kinyara Sugar Limited and Victoria Sugar war, a battle of World War II magnitude that has rocked the sugar sector and left political heavyweights bruised, exposed, and fighting for survival as a looming cabinet reshuffle casts a long shadow over
Outgoing Mawokota South Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi has sparked a political storm after a tough and unapologetic appearance on NBS Television’s Face-Off, where he delivered a hard-hitting critique of the National Unity Platform (NUP), defended his political shift, and painted a dramatic
Parliament is pushing for an additional Shs5 billion in the next financial year to expand medical insurance for older lawmakers, a move that has sparked debate both inside and outside the House.The proposal targets Members of Parliament aged above 75, a group that is currently not fully co
Critics and analysts allege entrenched bribery networks in budget approvals, while Parliament defends itself against claims of systemic corruption.Political actors and analysts have renewed concerns over what they describe as growing and systemic corruption within Uganda’s Parliament, al
KYKAWANZI, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has rejected a proposal from ruling party lawmakers seeking a formal role in recommending appointees for positions including permanent secretaries, resident district commissioners and chief administrative officers.The proposal, part of draft
