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He Protected Museveni with His Life- But Later Stood Against Him and Finally Succumbed to Pressure

He Protected Museveni with His Life- But Later Stood Against Him and Finally Succumbed to Pressure

Major General Benon Biraaro was one of the people who helped Museveni fight and win the bush war. He worked closely with Museveni during those hard years and even after Museveni became president, Biraaro continued to serve him in the army and at State House. He

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Lukwago Confirms Desire to Be President, Says It’s Time to Consider a Shot at the Presidency

Lukwago Confirms Desire to Be President, Says It’s Time to Consider a Shot at the Presidency

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has spoken about his long-standing interest in running for president, saying the idea has been on his mind for years but he waited for the right time.In an interview on CBS FM, Lukwago said he had considered contesting as

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Museveni’s Nomination Day Takes Dark Turn as Suspected NRM Goons Attack Civilians in Kampala

Museveni’s Nomination Day Takes Dark Turn as Suspected NRM Goons Attack Civilians in Kampala

There was drama in Kampala on Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, after a traffic police officer fell to the ground while attempting to chase down a suspect near Nakasero Primary School.

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Museveni Orders Govt Bailout for Late Aponye’s Business Empire

Museveni Orders Govt Bailout for Late Aponye’s Business Empire

President Museveni has directed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to spearhead a government-led intervention to rescue the ailing business empire of the late tycoon Apollo Nyegamehe, widely known as Aponye, whose death in 2023 left his companies facing severe financial distress.In a letter d

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Mao: Police Should Regulate Not Ban Political Gatherings

Mao: Police Should Regulate Not Ban Political Gatherings

Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Norbert Mao has cautioned against the continued suppression of political gatherings, warning that such actions risk derailing Uganda’s democratic trajectory as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder

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NRM Northern Uganda Vice Chairperson Daniel Kidega Nominated, Vows to Steer Party Growth

NRM Northern Uganda Vice Chairperson Daniel Kidega Nominated, Vows to Steer Party Growth

Daniel Kidega, the current NRM Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda, has officially been nominated to continue serving in this key regional position.His nomination marks a significant moment for the party, especially as it seeks to consolidate its structures and expand its influence across

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Burora: “Kampala Needs Leaders, Not Protesters”

Burora: “Kampala Needs Leaders, Not Protesters”

Appearing on Sanyuka TV, former Rubaga RCC Anderson Burora, now contesting for the Nakawa West parliamentary seat in 2026 under the National Resistance Movement (NRM), delivered a powerful critique of Kampala’s opposition politics, calling for a shift from rhetoric to results.Burora, kno

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Ex-VPs Sekandi And Bukenya Join Kasolo To Write Moses Karangwa’s Political Obituary

Ex-VPs Sekandi And Bukenya Join Kasolo To Write Moses Karangwa’s Political Obituary

Minister Haruna Kasolo on Thursday proved that he is still leading the race for the NRM regional Vice Chairman for Buganda when he turned up at the Party’s EC head offices in Nakasero accompanied by a large crowd of supporters who included two former Vice Pres

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Uganda to Host International Speakers' Conference on Peace and Security in Africa

Uganda to Host International Speakers' Conference on Peace and Security in Africa

Uganda will host a landmark international conference in mid-July 2025 bringing together at least 54 speakers of parliament from across Africa under the auspices of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).The conference, themed “Elevating the Role of Speakers in Fos

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Calvin Echodu Nominated for NRM Eastern Uganda Vice Chairperson Seat

Calvin Echodu Nominated for NRM Eastern Uganda Vice Chairperson Seat

Calvin Echodu has officially entered the race for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda after being nominated by the party electoral commission.Echodu was nominated on Wednesday afternoon amidst supporters who thronged the NRM electoral commission headquarters .

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