In the fluid theater of Ugandan politics, whispers have always travelled faster than policy. The recent invitation of Hon. Norbert Mao to the National Leadership Institute (NALI) at Kyankwanzi has sent the political commentariat into overdrive, with many rushing to read the move as a quiet but de
The just-ended NRM MPs Kyankwanzi retreat was infiltrated by more than 50 undercover political operatives and IOs whose duty it was to help gather intrusive personal information about the targeted new MPs’ suitability for inclusion in Cabinet.The information gathered is meant to guide th
A viral video of a schoolgirl cycling through heavy rain in Kabale has sparked a nationwide fundraising effort and calls for support.A section of Ugandans on social media this weekend started a push. A young schoolgirl who was filmed cycling through traffic in heavy rain. The clip,
On May 12, 2026, President Museveni will take the oath of office for the seventh time as President of Uganda. He is the only president I have known since I began to understand the world.I have grown, studied, graduated, and given birth to my child under his leadership. I cannot describe wh
Annet Anita Among’s political journey has been nothing short of a battlefield, where every step has been marked by decisive victories, strategic maneuvers, and an unyielding commitment to the National Resistance Movement (NRM).To understand why it will be hard for Mao and others to defea
Ugandans using mobile money platforms will continue to contend with the 0.5 percent tax to withdraw cash, a tax that has been blamed for the high cost and low uptake of digital money.The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, declined to include the proposal of halving the
Security officials in Apac district have dismissed reports of a coordinated panga attack on students of Apac Seed Secondary School, instead attributing the Easter Sunday incident to student indiscipline.At least seven students sustained serious injuries, including cuts to the neck, back, h
The automatic AI translation attached to the X post incorrectly read: “We mourn the passing of Prince David Kintu Wasajja at the Palace in Mengo at the age of 71.” A translation error generated by artificial intelligence sparked concern on social media after a post about Prince David K
Democratic Party vice president Fred Mukasa Mbidde has cast doubt on Norbert Mao’s bid for Speaker, arguing that existing NRM traditions and the 2022 cooperation agreement with President Museveni offer no pathway for his endorsement, amid escalating political tensions around the race.Dem
A fresh push to extend the term of political leaders from five to seven years has resurfaced, with Anita Among using the ongoing Kyankwanzi retreat to rally newly elected MPs behind the controversial proposal, an effort many say could redefine the Pearl’s political calendar while raising fresh
