With just eight months until Uganda’s 2026 general election cycle begins, political parties are under growing scrutiny for their slow preparations.While the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Democratic Party (DP) have already mapped out their election strategies, key oppo
Ahead of the 2026 general election, a new political party, named People Power Front has been launched.Using red and black as its colours and members having red berets, the parry was launched during a function held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Thursday afternoon.Speakin
The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the district chairperson seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.Her decision follows growing calls from the public ur
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans, including politicians, to denounce violence and embrace dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts.His remarks came as Members of Parliament from the National Unity Platform (NUP) visited Bulange, Mengo, to purchase ki
Aspirants for the NRM Vice Chairperson position for Western Uganda are pushing for new leadership in the ruling party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) as competition intensifies to unseat the incumbent, ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi.Among the prominent contenders is Igara East MP and
Online 'advisors' have been telling benefits claimants how to maximise their government handouts while also reaping in hundreds of thousands of pounds. Accounts on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have gone viral, with followers sharing success stories of how they bagged benefits by following thes
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Image: REUTERS/Kent Nishimura Ridiculed for imposing trade tariffs on frozen islands largely inhabited by penguins, US President Donald Trump's formula for calculating the levi
A NASA astronaut who was stranded in space for 286 days still attended regular church services in an effort to stay connected with his faith.Butch Wilmore was one of two astronauts rescued earlier this month from the International Space Station, where he spent nine months after the spacecraft
Only holding a half-game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, it remains unclear where the Detroit Pistons will end up finishing in the Eastern Conference standings. Looking at their possible first-round opponents, one of them could be getting notable reinforcements as the regular season comes to a close.
From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to businesses around the world and threatening a recession.The Guardian spoke to eight businesses about
