Honorable Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda recently spoke about a concerning trend in Ugandan politics. He stated that politics has increasingly become a form of employment rather than a true service to the people. According to him, many individuals contest for parliamen
First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga has broken her silence following a rare closed-door meeting with longtime women's rights advocate Dr. Winnie Byanyima Besigye.The two powerhouses—veterans of Uganda’s women’s emancipation movement—met away from
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is currently on a high-profile tour across North America.The opposition leader is using the platform to rally support for his political vision, which he has termed
A growing majority of Ugandans believe corruption has reached alarming levels, with 74% describing it as either “very severe” or “extremely severe,” according to a new factsheet by Twaweza based on its 2024 Sauti za Wananchi survey.Only 11% of respondents consider corruption “not
KAMPALA — The passing of retired Supreme Court Judge George Kanyeihamba on July 14, 2025, has stirred deep reflection and debate across Uganda, as the country grapples with his controversial final assessments of its political leadership—past and present.Widely respected for his courage
The recent withdrawal of several petitions from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries has sparked debate over the integrity of internal party elections and the broader health of Uganda’s democratic processes.According to Dr. Sarah Bireete, a prominent governance analyst, the w
Uganda’s political scene has been shaken by a powerful pastoral letter from the Catholic 0p, titled “The Truth Will Set You Free.”
President Museveni has renewed calls for a permanent ceasefire and democratic elections in Libya, while harshly criticising continued foreign interference in the country’s affairs and the African Union’s failure to take decisive action.Museveni made the remarks on Wednesday during a vi
Noah Denis Mubiru, who recently declared his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections, has called on President Museveni to lead a peaceful transition through a national campaign of forgiveness, reconciliation, and reform.Mubiru argued that Uganda’s future lies in breaking the c
A viral video showing Ugandan Lands Minister Hon. Sam Mayanja raising his voice and ordering a top-ranking Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) General to vacate disputed land has ignited a heated public debate over the balance of power between civilian minis
