Party politics in NUP nips people power
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What Exactly Did Busoga Do to M7? Balunywa’s Case Sparks Basoga Outrage & Mobilization to Defend Their Own
The latest legal charges against Professor Wasswa Balunywa, a distinguished son of Busoga and former principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), have ignited widespread anger and unease across the Basoga community.Balunywa, who devoted decade
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Mutasingwa Petition Adjourned as Challenger No-Shows
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections tribunal has adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the party's primary victory of Diana Mutasingwa in the Buikwe District Woman MP race to 4pm, after the petitioner failed to appear.Mutasingwa, who also serves as the Minister of St
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Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Improve PDM Budgeting
President Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala’s five divisions to conduct a thorough household census to guide equitable allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM).The directive came during his visit to Kyambogo Complex Parish in Nakawa Division on S
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Museveni Hails Emyooga Sacco Success in Nakawa, Pledges More Support
President Museveni has met with beneficiaries of the Emyooga SACCO initiative in Butabika and Mutungo, Nakawa Division, commending their progress and reaffirming government support for grassroots economic empowerment.The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Educati
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Roke Telkom Champions Local Innovation, Infrastructure at National ICT Summit
The second National ICT Summit concluded today at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, wrapping up a successful two-day gathering focused on scaling Uganda’s digital economy through innovation and inclusion.Convened by the ICT Association of Uganda (ICTAU), with support from R
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Chaos in Court: Judge Forgets to Sign Besigye’s Release Papers
There was drama at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after a judge reportedly forgot to sign a critical document that would have allowed the release of opposition leader.Dr Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, were due to be released after
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240 Days Behind Bars: Besigye’s Detention Sparks Legal Uproar
Today marks 240 days since Ugandan opposition leader Dr. K
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FULL LIST: KCCA, COLAS Ink €250M Deal to Transform Over 118 Kampala Roads
Kampala to get a major infrastructure boost! KCCA and COLAS sign a €250M deal to upgrade over 118 city roads, funded by UK Export Finance. The project includes new walkways, drainage, and street lighting, promising a transformed, sustainable Kampala.Kam
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Tears and Turmoil: MP Balimwezo Crushed as NUP Backs Lukwago in Secret Deal
Nakawa West MP Ronald Balimwezo has reportedly been left emotionally shattered after learning that the National Unity Platform (NUP) will not support his long-anticipated bid for Kampala Lord Mayor.Insiders say party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi W