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    VP Alupo Nominated in Earnest

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 13, 2025
    Vice President Jessica Alupo has secured early nomination from the NRM Electoral Commission to defend her Katakwi District Woman MP seat, ahead of the official...

    Govt Allocates Shs 1.86 Trillion to Boost Agro-Industrialisation Next Financial Year

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 12, 2025

    Minister Ecweru Hails Chinese Company CCCC for Role in Uganda's Development

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 12, 2025

    Govt Unveils 2025 Agriculture Show Calendar with Focus on Technology and Youth

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 12, 2025
    These shows are not just exhibitions they are strategic gatherings to shape the future of agriculture through innovation, collaboration, and youth participation

    Tuff B Eyes Nyeko's Makindye East MP Seat

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 10, 2025
    Former NBS journalist and singer Robert Sekidde joins NUP parliamentary race, pledging to tackle unemployment in the constituency.

    Mayor Mulyanyama to Contest for Makindye West MP Seat

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 10, 2025
    After a decade as mayor, Mulyanyama sets his sights on Parliament, joining a competitive race within the National Unity Platform.

    Ex-Ssembabule RDC Kintu Eyes Kalungu East MP Seat on NUP Ticket

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 10, 2025
    Former presidential appointee Kintu Matthias has officially declared interest in contesting the Kalungu East parliamentary seat under the National Unity Platfor...

    Mbarara Delegates Throw Weight Behind Speaker Among in NRM CEC Race

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 8, 2025
    Speaker of Parliament Anita Among gains early support from Mbarara NRM delegates in her bid to unseat Rebecca Kadaga as the party’s 2nd National Vice Chairperso...

    Bobi Urges Youth to Lead, Not Beg

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 7, 2025
    Party targets grassroots to parliamentary representation in June 19 polls

    Over 1,000 NRM Aspirants Pick Nomination Forms for MP Positions in Just Three Days

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 6, 2025
    Breaking down the figures, 728 aspirants sought nomination for directly elected constituency seats, 288 for district woman MP slots, and 28 for SIG positions.

    NRM to Issue Voter Slips Ahead of Primaries in Bid to Curb Electoral Violence

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 5, 2025
    The registrars must be trained well. These are crucial to ensuring an election free of violence

    NRM Sees Surging Interest in MP and LC V Seats as Over 1,300 Pick Forms in Two Days

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 4, 2025
    Party Electoral Commission Chair Tanga Odoi hails the strong early turnout, with Ankole, Busoga, and Bukedi leading in declarations ahead of the 2025 primaries.

    Moses Ali, 86, Picks NRM Nomination Forms Without Stepping Out of Car

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 4, 2025
    At 86, Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses Ali joined the NRM nomination race for the 2026 elections—but stayed inside his car as officials brought the forms to...

    Security Tightened at Namugongo Ahead of President Museveni’s Attendance at Martyrs Day

    Ramson Muhairwe | Jun 3, 2025
    As part of the security preparations, the Special Forces Command (SFC) an elite unit responsible for the protection of the president has taken over key security...

    Why You Must Carry a Logbook Copy in Your Car — It's the Law

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 29, 2025

    Colleagues, Pay Your Taxes, I’m Tired of Begging for Loans – Kasaija Tells Ugandans

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 29, 2025
    Speaking at the launch of Budget Month at the Uganda Media Centre, Kasaija expressed frustration over the widespread tax evasion among Ugandans, saying the gove...

    New Public Investment Policy to Drive Economic Transformation

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 29, 2025
    Stakeholders across government ministries, departments and agencies, civil society, development partners, and the private sector are being called upon to rally...

    Museveni Blocks Majority of RDCs from Contesting in 2026 Elections

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 28, 2025
    It wasn’t just about handing in your resignation and walking away. The President wants to ensure that only those who have shown strong leadership and mobilisati...

    NRM Leaders Arrive for a Crucial Meeting with Odoi Over Canceled Elections in Ssembabule 

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 28, 2025
    We are going to read name by name, we’ll all agree on who are not voters and those who are not voters will be removed

    Analysts Warn NUP Risks Losing Support to Mpuuga’s Democratic Front

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 27, 2025
    The new political formation is expected to anchor its operations in Buganda, a region where NUP has traditionally enjoyed overwhelming support.

    Junior Public Servants Used to Facilitate Corruption – Kamya

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 27, 2025
    Someone orders a junior officer: ‘I have a trip upcountry, go to the bank and bring me money.’ Eventually, the officer fails to get them to sign for it, and the...

    NRM Welcomes Court Judgement Nullifying Kawempe North MP Election

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 26, 2025
    Reacting to the decision, NRM Electoral Commission chairperson Tanga Odoi expressed satisfaction with the court’s judgement, describing it as a step toward elec...

    NUP to Appeal Court Ruling that Nullified Nalukoola’s Election

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 26, 2025
    Nalukoola, a seasoned human rights lawyer and vocal critic of the ruling regime, was elected to Parliament on March 13 on the NUP for Kawempe North by-election...

    Odoi Warns of 2026 Postponement for NRM Elections in Ssembabule, Amolatar

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 26, 2025
    If they can't agree, we shall give them a whole year to address their issues and hold elections in June next year, after the presidential elections

    Uhuru Salim Re-Elected NRM Chairman for Kampala District Unopposed

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 23, 2025
    Our focus as NRM leaders in Kampala is to reorganise and reconnect with the people. We must listen, engage, and work with communities to regain the trust and su...

    Opposition Slams UPDF Amendment Bill Process, Plans Court Challenge

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 20, 2025
    Addressing journalists during a joint press conference with members of the Opposition caucus, Ssenyonyi described the legislative process as a sham, accusing bo...

    BREAKING: Opposition Walks Out of Parliament Over UPDF and Political Parties Bills

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 20, 2025
    The walkout comes just a day after Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi vowed to rally his MPs to stay in the House and oppose the UPDF Bill from within. It rema...

    Police Divert 84 From Bars to Behind-Bars For Drinking-Driving

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 19, 2025
    In a classic case of “from bar to behind bars,” a total of 84 motorists found themselves clinking more than glasses over the weekend — they were clinking handcu...

    NRM Faces Heat Over RDCs in Internal Elections

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 17, 2025
    Legal and political voices question blurred lines as public officers engage in partisan contests without resigning

    Unopposed Victories Mark NRM Primaries as Party Prepares for 2026 Elections

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 17, 2025
    Across the country, a significant number of candidates sailed through uncontested, including high-profile leaders such as Minister for Kampala, Hajjat Minsa Kab...

    NRM Sub-County Structure Elections Kick Off

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 16, 2025
    The Registrar is in charge of overseeing the exercise. This is strictly a college election, where only eligible members of the electoral college are allowed to...

    Critics Decry Parliament's Rushed Handling of Key Bills

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 15, 2025
    In a move that caught many stakeholders off guard, both bills were tabled for first reading and sent to relevant committees within less than 24 hours, sparking...

    Uganda Marks World Bee Day with Focus on Pollinators and Honey Economy

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 15, 2025
    This year’s theme, “Bee Inspired by Nature to Nourish Us All,” comes as Uganda’s bee populations face threats from habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate chan...

    NUP Accuses Govt of Using Funding to Force Political Dialogue

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 15, 2025
    You can clearly see they are trying to target NUP, but we are part of the National Consultative Forum and we are happy to remain there

    Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Bill to Regulate Political Parties.

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 15, 2025
    According to the bill's provisions, political parties would be required to demonstrate their commitment to accountability and transparency in order to receive f...

    No Room for Violence in Upcoming NRM Primaries — Tanga Odoi

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 10, 2025
    Some polling centres saw chaos erupt over disputed lists, prompting concerns about what might happen in the next phase of elections for parliamentary flag beare...

    Odoi Cancels All NRM Elections Held Without Voters’ Register

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 10, 2025
    The NRM electoral commission chairman says the party would organise fresh elections in affected areas, especially where commission officials were absent and una...

    Why NRM Big Wigs Vied for Village Positions

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 9, 2025
    The grassroots elections, held on Tuesday, drew wide participation from across the party spectrum, including President Museveni, his deputy Jessica Alupo, minis...

    Ofwono Opondo Off to Pursue Parliamentary Seat

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 9, 2025
    His resignation follows his recent participation in the NRM grassroots elections, where he was elected Chairperson of the Elders' League in his home village—a p...

    Museveni Acknowledges Missing Names in NRM Register

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 7, 2025
    We acknowledge that some people are not on the list, such as my grandchildren ,Muhoozi’s children who are over 18 and may wish to join the party. This will be a...

    Kyagulanyi Warns: Eddy Mutwe Is Dying Slowly Before Our Eyes

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 6, 2025
    These claims were heard and seen by everyone religious leaders, the international community, and the public yet all this couldn’t move the first son to release...

    NUP Unveils New Election Management Committee

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 6, 2025
    One of the landmark decisions from the CEC was the approval of a new Election Management Committee — a key organ tasked with overseeing the party’s internal ele...

    EC Launches Voters’ Register Display at 620 Delayed Polling Stations

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 5, 2025
    Exercise runs May 6–27 to ensure full 21-day verification period ahead of Uganda’s 2025 elections

    Deputy Chief Justice Zeija Urges Law Students to Uphold Professional Ethics

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 3, 2025
    Speaking at the inaugural Kabale University Annual Law Faculty Dinner on Friday evening at the White Horse Inn in Kabale, Justice Zeija laid out a vision for 21...

    Calls Grow to Block Overage Candidates from Youth Elections

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 2, 2025
    Jacob Eyeru, chairperson of the National Youth Council, has sounded a firm warning: no one above the age of 30 is allowed to vote or stand in these elections.

    Supreme Court Launches Appellate Mediation to Speed Up Case Resolution

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 2, 2025
    The pre-mediation conference is designed to help parties align expectations and understand the mediation process before sessions officially begin,” she noted. O...

    Museveni Promises Action on Minimum Wage but Offers No Timeline

    Ramson Muhairwe | May 1, 2025
    At Labour Day celebrations in Nakapiripirit, President Yoweri Museveni acknowledged workers’ demands for fair pay and pledged to address Uganda’s stagnant minim...

    Mbidde Plots ‘Deadly Strategy’ to Secure Mao’s Fourth Term as DP President

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 29, 2025
    Fred Mukasa Mbidde has pledged to lead Norbert Mao’s re-election campaign as DP president, unveiling a bold strategy targeting key regions—despite the pair’s re...

    Mao, Mbidde Plant Fresh Pumpkin Seeds

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 29, 2025
    After months of internal friction and public mockery, DP president Norbert Mao and his deputy Fred Mbidde have reunited ahead of the party’s delegates conferenc...

    EC Commences Display of Voters Register Ahead of 2026 Polls

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 26, 2025
    The exercise runs between April, 25 to May, 8, 2025 for special interest groups including youths, older persons and Persons With Disability.
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