For many Ugandans, May 12 has become synonymous with the beginning of a new Museveni term in office. But beyond the ceremonial routines at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds lies a deeper political and historical symbolism rooted in Uganda’s turbulent past.The date traces back to May 12, 1980, wh
Months after the conclusion of the 2026 general elections, Uganda remains locked in a digital standoff. While the Electoral Commission (EC) officially declared Yoweri Museveni the victor in mid-January, opposition figures have turned to X (formerly Twitter) to wage a persistent campaign for “gr
Vladimir Putin has sent a huge warning to the world, wasting no time in defying Donald Trump after the US President made a major announcement just hours earlier.The Russian warmonger has been speaking at the country's annual Victory Day parade, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s victo
Last week, the National Unity Platform (NUP) announced the return of their party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), following the completion of what was termed as his international engagements. The party did not however disclose the actual date with speculators asserting the retur
As President Yoweri Museveni settles into a fresh term following his swearing-in on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, attention within Uganda’s political and security establishment has rapidly shifted toward one thing: the impending cabinet reshuffle.Historically, periods preceding cabinet announce
President Yoweri Museveni is set to be sworn in tomorrow, 12 May 2027, for his seventh term as President of Uganda, extending a presidency that began in 1986 after the National Resistance Army captured power.Under Uganda’s Constitution, the Chief Justice is responsible for administering
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has arrived in Uganda ahead of President-elect Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Tuesday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, which is expected to attract more than 30 foreign delegations.President Salva Kiir Mayardit has arrived in U
The drone show will take place near Protea Hotel Kampala, where the drones will take off before forming different images and messages in the sky.The NRM will hold a drone and fireworks show on Monday night ahead of Museveni’s inauguration.The display will begin at 8:30pm near Prot
At 4pm in Nyangole A, Tororo Municipality, Ms Binti Ogema is hurriedly collecting firewood to prepare a meal for her extended family.The fireplace appears cold, with wet ash suggesting it has been unused for hours or even days, pointing to long gaps in cooking.Ms Ogema, 55, a widow,
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba says PLU wants Parliament funding reduced and redirected to vulnerable Ugandans amid continued scrutiny of parliamentary spending.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said PLU supports reducing Parliament funding.He said the money should instead support Ugandans lacking b
