Party politics in NUP nips people power
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How the Removal of the Age Limit Changed Presidential Polls
Former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga’s tenure included chairing the landmark parliamentary session that removed the presidential age limit in Uganda.KAMPALA, UGANDA – The 2017 constitutional amendment to remove the presidential age limit has sparked a debate
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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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President Kaguta Museveni Issues This Order After His Convoy Was Involved in Accident in Mayuge
The President of Uganda, His Excellency, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered Mayuge DCP to the vehicle of a suspect who was arrested for knocking a vehicle that was in his Convoy.Online Editor for Statehouse, Nelson Bwire Kapo who took to X formerly Twitte
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Ssemujju: Politics Has Turned Into a Job Hunt in Uganda
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has criticised the growing trend of people seeking political office in Uganda as a means of securing employment rather than serving the public.Speaking during an interview on NBS Television on Monday, Ssemujju
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Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda Drops Bombshell: Politics Has Become Just Another Job in Uganda
Honorable Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda recently spoke about a concerning trend in Ugandan politics. He stated that politics has increasingly become a form of employment rather than a true service to the people. According to him, many individuals contest for parliamen
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2026 Elections: The most regionally represented presidential race in history
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the political temperature is steadily rising not with noise and chaos this time, but with an intriguing, calculated alignment, each region has unleashed a flag bearer, signaling what may become Uganda’s most r
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I do not have bank accounts abroad – Museveni
The President stated that while some elements in the Ugandan political opposition might expect him to divert some of the funds from his huge State House budget to his personal accounts, he does not own such accounts.President Yoweri Museveni has publicl
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Police Deploy Across West Nile to Ensure Peaceful NRM Primaries
The Uganda Police Force has deployed heavily across the West Nile region to maintain peace and order during the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary elections for mayoral and Local Council Five (LC5) positions.Superintendent of Police Collins Asea, the regional police spokesp
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Bobi Under Pressure as EC Slashes Campaign Period to 100 Days
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a new directive that trims the 2026 presidential election campaign period to just 100 days. This move has sparked debate among political observers, as it significantly limits the time available for candidates to reach