Investment Minister Evelyn Anite has lashed out at the National Forestry Authority (NFA), accusing it of hypocrisy and misinformation over the controversial Entebbe Eco-Tourism City project; a planned hotel and leisure complex on land currently gazetted as part of a forest reserve. Her remarks follow a series of reports and statements from the NFA suggesting that government had authorized the allocation of part of Entebbe’s Central Forest Reserve to a private investor for a luxury hotel project; a move environmentalists and civil society groups warned could amount to “state-sanctioned deforestation.” Earlier this month, NFA officials reportedly claimed that the Ministry…
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Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has joined Kenyans and the rest of Africa in mourning the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as “a freedom fighter in the tradition of his father” and “a true Pan-Africanist whose vision extended beyond Kenya’s borders.” In a statement released from State House on Wednesday, President Museveni said he received the news of Odinga’s passing with a lot of sadness noting that the veteran politician was not merely a career leader but a revolutionary voice for unity and self-determination in Africa. “Rt. Hon. Odinga has not been just a…
General Taban Amin, son of former President Idi Amin Dada, has joined a growing list of political figures from the West Nile sub-region who have declared their support for President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election in the 2026 general elections, citing peace, stability and development as reasons for his endorsement. Speaking during an NRM campaigns in Koboko, Taban Amin said West Nile had endured years of war and instability under previous regimes but has since enjoyed lasting peace under President Museveni’s leadership. “People of West Nile have suffered a lot during Obote I and II. But now, because of President Museveni, peace…
Uganda’s Minister of State for Urban Development, Hon. Obiga Kania, has urged the United Nations to grant Uganda a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, saying the country’s unmatched contribution to peace and stability in Africa, coupled with its progressive refugee policy, deserves global recognition. Speaking in an interview during the NRM ongoing campaign trail in the West Nile Region of Northern Uganda, Kania, who is also Member of Parliament for Terego County and a former rebel, said Uganda’s transformation under President Yoweri Museveni from a nation once torn by war into one of Africa’s most stable countries is…
Source BBC President Donald Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to address what he says is out-of-control crime. The move came hours after immigration authorities said they faced off with protesters in the Democrat-run city and shot an armed woman when she and others rammed their cars into law enforcement vehicles. State and local leaders have for weeks criticised Trump’s deployment plans and called it an abuse of power. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Trump was “attempting to manufacture a crisis”. The announcement came as a federal judge in Portland, Oregon – another liberal…
In a significant milestone for Uganda’s industrialization journey, President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned Kiira Motors Corporation, a vehicle manufacturing plant in Jinja. The plant, constructed by the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), marks a major step towards Uganda’s economic independence and self-reliance. During the commissioning ceremony, President Museveni emphasized the importance of political economy and industrialization in driving the country’s development. He highlighted the potential for vertical integration, using locally sourced materials, such as steel and lithium, to manufacture vehicles. The president also noted that the plant will help reduce Uganda’s reliance on imported vehicles, saving the country $800 million annually.…
The controversy witnessed in recent NRM party primary elections have continued to see allegations of mismanagement and bias levied against Dr. Tanga Odoi, the chairman of the NRM Electoral Commission. Minister Namuganza, a candidate in the primaries for Bukono Constituency in Namutumba District has come out to accuse Dr. Odoi of interfering with the electoral process, leading to widespread frustration among party members. According to Minister Namuganza, the elections in Namutumba district were characterized by violence, vote rigging, and intimidation. She alleges that Dr. Odoi halted the tallying of results and unilaterally declared winners, disregarding the party’s rules and constitution.…
By Henry Okurut In a landmark diplomatic shift; France, Britain and the African Union have announced decisions to recognize the State of Palestine an act that echoes decades of international debate over Palestinian statehood and the enduring Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s declaration of intent to formally recognize Palestine. Macron’s announcement aligns with the African Union’s consistent support for Palestinian self-determination, reaffirmed most recently during the Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union held in Addis Ababa in February 2025. This move is seen as…
In President Yoweri Museveni’s recent State of the Nation Address, he outlined 32 bills slated for consideration in the upcoming legislative year. Among these, the Information and Communication Bill, 2023, was prioritized as the second item, underscoring its significance. This bill, originating from the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology, and National Guidance aims to consolidate various existing communication-related statutes into a singular, cohesive legal framework. Minister Chris Baryomunsi emphasized that the proposed legislation seeks to amalgamate laws such as the Uganda Communications Commission Act, the Computer Misuse Act, the Press and Journalists Act and the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Act. The…
By Henry Okurut As the contest for the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) intensifies, tensions are particularly high in Uganda’s Busoga sub-region. State Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Persis Namuganza Princess has openly criticized fellow Basoga leaders for endorsing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the position of NRM CEC National Vice Chairperson for Female, instead of supporting their own, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga. Namuganza, who represents Bukono County in Namutumba District, expressed her dismay over the endorsement of what she termed a “stranger” at the expense of a native leader. Drawing from an African proverb,…