By Henry Okurut State Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Persis Namuganza Princess has been nominated as an independent candidate to contest for the Bukono County parliamentary seat in the forthcoming general elections, marking her official return to the race she once dominated under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. Speaking to journalists shortly after her nomination by the Electoral Commission on Tuesday, Namuganza expressed gratitude to her supporters and reaffirmed her commitment to continue serving the people of Bukono, despite what she described as injustices and malpractices that marred the recent NRM primary elections. “I am so…
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A fresh political storm is gathering in Soroti City East Division as Rodney Mukula, son of veteran Teso politician Captain Mike Mukula, officially declared his bid to represent the division in Parliament. His announcement comes amid renewed political shifts and lingering questions over the fairness of the previous by-election that dramatically changed Soroti’s political landscape. Rodney, a lawyer and media professional, announced his candidature in a press statement that combined gratitude, conviction and a call for generational renewal. He will contest as an independent candidate, positioning himself as a voice for inclusion, service and accountable leadership. “Many people have come…
As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to visit Adjumani District, residents and leaders are gearing up to receive him not just as a Head of State but in their words, “as a father coming home.” According to Jesca Ababiku, the Woman Member of Parliament for Adjumani District and NRM flag bearer, the President’s visit symbolizes the transformation that the Madi sub-region has experienced under his leadership since 1986. “For us, his visit is not only a campaign; our father is coming home. The Madi sub-region has really transformed from the time the President came into office,” Ababiku said. “We used…
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…
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.…