Here’s why Ugandans still feel safe under President Museveni
As Uganda reflects on another hard-fought election cycle, one question continues to animate political debate at home and abroad: how has President Museveni, after nearly...
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Gen Muhoozi Warns of Reciprocal Sanctions as U.S. Lawmakers Question Uganda Polls
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba has warned that Uganda could retaliate against any U.S. sanctions imposed on him or the country, escalating diploma...
30 incumbent councillors lose in Busia district
New Busia chairman John Charles Namayindi (left), Joan Aduru Busia registrar (right)Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The just-concluded Local Council Five (LCV) election...
NRM sweeps Lango LC polls as voters abandon old loyalties
NRM has emerged dominant in Lango local council elections, winning key districts including Lira City, Apac, Kole, Kwania and Dokolo as voters signal a shift toward perfor...
NUP, NRM Nearly Share City Hall Councilor Seats in Kampala
NUP swept most of the directly elected councillor seats in Makindye West and East, as well as Rubaga North and South divisions, losing only one of the five available slot...
Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls
The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voter...
From Ssemujju, Mpuuga to Katuntu: Big names you’ll miss in Uganda’s 12th Parliament
Uganda’s 2026 election has ousted many prominent MPs; including Mathias Mpuuga, Ibrahim Ssemujju, Abed Bwanika and Asuman Basalirwa, ushering in a new 12th Parliament a...
Jean-Philippe Mateta: Man United face double blow after Villa’s move
Manchester United risk losing out on Jean-Philippe Mateta in a move which constitutes a deadly double blow at Old Trafford, according to the latest report.Target ManThe R...
Electoral Earthquake: 10 Cabinet Ministers swept out in Uganda’s 2026 parliamentary elections
ARROGANCE: Gender Minister Betty Amongi lost the Lira City Woman slot due to her arrogance. Her desire to take on her fellow Minister Ruth Aceng while abandoning her Oyam...
NTV ‘in talks’ with Zungulu presenter Ivan Kyeyune after securing Nakasongola MP seat
Kyeyune, who is now MP Nakasongola County, has been presenter of the weekly ‘Zungulu,’ a comic segment that captures the unusual and off-beat soft news stories of the...