Party politics in NUP nips people power
Shamim Malende at a court appearance in Masaka for the bail hearing of Eddie Mutwe and others. (Shamim Malende) High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpointsNEWS ANALYSIS |
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Mpondwe Border Traders Decry Harsh Taxes, Urge Leaders to Act
Trade at the Mpondwe border point in Kasese District is thriving, fuelled by high demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo.Yet behind the apparent boom, small-scale vendors—especially the youth—are raising alarms about punitive taxes and the absence of political leadership to advoc
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Here’s why the Uganda Law Society boycotted Owiny-Dollo’s thanksgiving
The author (R) with Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-DolloOn Saturday, July 12, 2025, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo held a thanksgiving party in Patongo, Agaro district.In a parallel move, I addressed a day-long digital town hall hosted on
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Kenya: Mourners Seize Blogger’s Casket, Torch Police Station in Protest Over Death in Custody
Chaos erupted in Homa Bay County as mourners forcefully seized the casket of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang and marched it to Mawego Police Station in a dramatic protest against alleged police brutality.The protest escalated further when the irate crowd set the station abla
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Tension at KCCA as Councillor Pulls Out Small Axe, Cites Rising Street Threats
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
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NUP Launches Probe into Sexual Harassment and Electoral Misconduct Allegations
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has instituted a special investigative committee to examine allegations of sexual harassment and electoral malpractice involving some of its aspirants for the 2026 general elections.Party president Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, popularly known as Bobi Wine,
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Winnie Byanyima Gives Verdict on Her Political Ambition, Warns of Crisis If Museveni Won’t Step Down
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has ruled out a presidential bid, stating that her focus is on promoting a peaceful leadership transition in Uganda. Speaking on NBS Television, she emphasized her desire to help resolve the country’s political
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Katikkiro Mayiga Attributes Uganda’s woes to Unprepared Leadership, Calls for Youth Empowerment
The Katikkiro (Prime Minister)of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has blamed many of Uganda’s persistent challenges on poor leadership preparation, urging the nation to invest in developing well-grounded and forward-thinking leaders.Speaking during a leadership transition ceremony for the
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Ruto Breaks Silence on Death of Albert Ojwang as Outrage Grows Across Kenya
NAIROBI — Kenyan President William Ruto has broken his silence on the suspicious death of Migori-based blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, describing the incident as “heartbreaking and unacceptable,” and calling for a full, transparent investigation amid rising public anger
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Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial
Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexual assault in New York, after a sex crimes conviction in the state was overturned last year.A panel of seven female and five male jurors deliberated for five days in the six-week trial before unanimously voting to convict