The High Court in Kampala has struck out an election appeal by Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo challenging the nomination of ruling NRM flag-bearer, Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande, ruling that the case was filed outside the strict timelines set by law.In a ruling delivered on January 6
The Speaker of Parliament and Second National Vice Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has criticised Rubaga South Member of Parliament Aloysius Mukasa, accusing him of failing to effectively represent his constituents in Parliament.Addressing resid
In the intricate dance of international diplomacy, the relationship between the United States and Uganda under President Yoweri Museveni has proven to be a masterclass in strategic alignment. Diplomat Buyinza Adam Luzindana, a key figure in Museveni’s diplomatic circle, articulates the r
Nyafamba Barbra Marcy, a determined daughter of Katandi village in Kirewa sub-county, is among the contestants for the Woman Member of Parliament for Tororo District in the 2026 general elections under the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).Her story is one of grit, faith, and an unyielding
Amnesty International said Monday that Ugandan security forces have used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate the opposition ahead of elections on January 15.President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking to extend his 40-year rule, but is accused of increasing repression to maintain pow
Reader modeUganda bans live broadcasts of riots and 'unlawful processions' ahead of votethecitizen.co.tz16hWhat you need to know:Uganda's President and the leader of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Yoweri Museveni, addresses delegates at a cerem
The Super Eagles maintained an unbeaten run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming 10-man Uganda 3-1 in their final Group C game at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday.Nigeria wasted no time to announce their intent as Victor Osimhen’s shot was parried away by the Uganda
2025 has been of both challenges and opportunities. We’ve continued to deepen access to our services and extend financial inclusion to the underserved. By the end of this year, we’re looking at over 14.5 million individual users, which is a significant jump from 13.8 million in 2024. Our targ
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to inject Shs1 billion into each mechanics’ Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) operating within Kampala, in a move aimed at strengthening the informal automotive sector and improving access to affordable financing.The commitme
KAMPALA, Uganda – As Uganda barrels toward its January 2026 general elections, Democratic Front (DF) party president Mathias Mpuuga issued a fervent call for opposition unity in a televised speech on December 26, 2025. Speaking at a formal event captured in a video clip shared by NBS Television
