KAKUMIRO — Concerned residents of Kakumiro District have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to intervene and resolve the growing political rivalry between Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja and State Minister for Works Hon. Fred Byamukama, saying the feud is negatively affecting servic
The Katabi Town Council Mayoral loser, Ronald Kalema Basamulakere who lost his seat to NRM’s Byenkya Kajura after ruling for two terms in office, has finally quit the National Unity Platform (NUP) and crossed to the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU).Kalema defected to PLU on June 11, 2026
For years, the rumour has refused to die. It has resurfaced in political gossip, social media debates and public exchanges between politicians. This week, Kasambya County MP Daudi Kabanda finally decided to confront it head-on.Appearing on The Direct Shot on YouTube, the outspoken legislat
Oboth Oboth reiterated pledges from his maiden address, declaring “zero tolerance to corruption” and stating, “I have no monies to recover because I didn’t spend [on speaker election campaigns].”He called for a “factory reset” of Parliament — strengthening committee oversig
The loser in the January 27 local government general election for Mbarara City North Division, Benon Mugume, has filed a petition in the High Court of Uganda at Mbarara challenging the victory of his opponent, Gumisiriza Kyabwiiso Katozi, citing inconsistencies in the respondent’s National Iden
Outgoing State Minister for National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, has dismissed speculation surrounding his departure from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, insisting that he has neither lost his job nor fallen out with his former boss, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi.Speaking during
If there are people who are praying so hard that it would be possible to send the former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, to hell very fast, they are the NRM flagbearers of Hoima City who are still crying in disbelief over what the former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, alleged
Government has for the first time publicly acknowledged knowledge of the whereabouts of Amuria District Woman MP Margaret Etilu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks.Vice President Jessica Alupo has assured Parliament that Amuria District Woman MP Margaret Etilu, w
For many Ugandans, it would seem natural to expect the President to be among the highest-paid public servants, given the immense responsibilities that come with leading the country, overseeing national security, directing government policy and representing Uganda on the international stage.
Speaker Jacob Oboth ObothKAMPALA — The Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth, has sparked fresh debate about the influence of witchcraft and spiritual practices in Uganda’s political circles after calling for prayers for Parliament and the country’s leader
