Uganda’s upcoming 2026 general elections face serious threats to credibility and public trust due to persistent security-related violence, vote buying, and a lack of transparency in the electoral process, according to governance experts.Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue organised in
Enoch Byaruhanga Barigye’s nomination for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson of the Western Region brings forward bold governance reforms, including a proposal to reduce Uganda’s Parliament to 250 members and limit the Cabinet to just 10 ministers.Barigye’s propo
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
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
Urgent and targeted action is needed to tackle Kampala’s alarming vehicle emissions problem, a new report has revealed.The study, conducted by The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has provided the first-ever rea
The Senate side of the Capitol is seen in Washington, early Monday, June 30, 2025, as Republicans plan to begin a final push to advance President Donald Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts package. (AP)US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-s
Tension gripped the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) chambers after Nakawa B NUP Councillor Twaha Abdul Chaggason dramatically pulled out a small axe during a council sitting. The move, captured on video, was intended to highlight growing insecurity in Kamp
Kampala | Godfrey Luyombya has officially announced his withdrawal from the Nakawa Division Urban Council mayoral race, citing the need for party cohesion and unity.However, multiple sources close to the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) indicate t
Chairman Mbire earns shs 55 million per day from MTN dividendsBusinessman Charles Mbire’s investment in MTN Uganda is staging a strong comeback, nearing the $70 million mark after rebounding by nearly $5 million in just 51 days. After facing
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
