Museveni at 81: Uganda’s 40-year political paradox
When Yoweri Kaguta Museveni first emerged from the bush in January 1986, Uganda was exhausted by coups, economic collapse and years of violent political instability.At 41...
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PLU’s Daudi Kabanda Faces Backlash from Anita Among Loyalists After Withdrawal of Support for Speakership Bid
Daudi Kabanda is facing mounting criticism from supporters of Anita Annet Among following the Patriotic League of Uganda’s (PLU) dramatic reversal on her bid for r...
No First Lady, No Paul Kagameâ€: Journalist Kalyegira Points to Subtle Power Shifts at Kololo Ceremony
The swearing-in of President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday for a new term has continued to generate political commentary across the region, with journalist Timothy Kalyegira...
Sarah Kityo Sworn-In as Masaka District Woman MP as Parliament Continues Gazetted Swearing-In Sessions
KAMPALA — Parliament of Uganda on Wednesday officially commenced the gazetted swearing-in exercise for newly elected Members of Parliament, a process expected to r...
Mbarara Residents Celebrate Museveni’s Seventh Term, Demand Better Health Services and Jobs
NRM supporters in Mbarara marked President Museveni’s swearing-in with colourful processions while urging government to prioritise healthcare, industrialisation, a...
Museveni hosts regional leaders for state dinner at Speke Resort Munyonyo
President Museveni, accompanied by his daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire, arrived at about 8:40pm to applause from dignitaries gathered for the ceremonial dinner, which...
Kampala flooded with security and yellow as Museveni begins another term
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kampala woke under watch, with guns in nearly every direction. Armed soldiers and police officers lined major roads and streets before sunrise.Alo...
Why Museveni always swears in on May 12
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...
OPINION: The Woman who flew but kept silent!
The story of Uganda’s independence is often told through the lens of 1962, the year the nation shed its colonial tether to embrace sovereignty. It was then that th...
Sunday’s briefing: Pep Guardiola shows West Ham support ahead of Arsenal match
Pep Guardiola showed support for West Ham, who will attempt to slow down Arsenal’s title charge following Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturd...