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    Music Star Omega 256 Joins Forces With IBH to Tackle HIV/Aids

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 14, 2025
    Held at Piato Restaurant in Kampala, the launch event brought together key stakeholders, including musicians, civil society, development partners, and members o...

    Fresh Witness Testimonies Rock Kawempe North By-election Petition

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 14, 2025
    One of the key witnesses, Solomon Wanjala, who claimed to have been a member of the NRM since 2004, painted a picture of confusion and mistrust in the electoral...

    What Faridah Nambi Is Really After in the Kawempe North Election Petition

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 14, 2025
    A closer look reveals a calculated legal and political play — one that goes beyond nullifying results and leans towards securing a parliamentary seat through co...

    Nambi Grilled Over 'Hearsay' Evidence, Nalukoola’s Lawyers Seek Dismissal

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 13, 2025

    Tightrope Testimony: Nambi Faces Cross-Examination in Kawempe North Vote Petition

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 13, 2025
    Nambi, who is challenging the victory of MP Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, became the opening witness among the 10 selected by the court for cross-examination.

    Court Blocks MP Nalukoola’s Appeal Bid in Election Petition, Orders Cross-Examination to Proceed

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 12, 2025
    Justice Bernard Namanya ruled that the application lacked merit and reaffirmed that only final rulings in election petitions are eligible for appeal—not interim...

    Social Entrepreneurs Unite to Demand Policy Inclusion

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 11, 2025
    Federation of Uganda Social Entrepreneurs launched to push for formal recognition, investment, and mental health support as founders call for an end to marginal...

    Inside the ‘Room of Tears’: The Hidden Chamber Where a New Pope Faces His Calling

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 8, 2025
    The private chapel where joy, fear, and humility meet as one man becomes pontiff

    Thousands Mourn Rajiv Ruparelia at Cremation Ceremony in Kampala

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 7, 2025
    Thousands in Kampala gathered to honour Rajiv Ruparelia, whose cremation followed a city-wide procession and heartfelt tributes celebrating his philanthropy, hu...

    Katikkiro Asks Muhoozi to Hand Eddie Mutwe Over to Police

    Josephine Namakumbi | May 5, 2025
    Mayiga urges lawful process and cautions against abductions and tribal rhetoric ahead of 2026 elections

    Chief Justice Dollo Calls For Judicial Independence During His Deputy's Handover

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 30, 2025
    Chief Justice Alfonse Dollo oversaw the official handover of the Deputy Chief Justice office today, with Justice Richard Buteera passing the baton to Justice Dr...

    Renowned Dentist Chapman Kigozi Bids Farewell to Uganda After Years of Service

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 30, 2025
    Dr Ken Chapman Kigozi, a long-serving dentist at Mengo Hospital, has bid farewell to Uganda, receiving praise from Buganda’s Katikkiro for his outstanding contr...

    Buganda Kingdom, Next Media Strike Strategic Partnership for Development and Environmental Conservation

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 24, 2025
    The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Next Media Group CEO Kin Kariisa and the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, held on Wednesday af...

    Buganda Honours Pope Francis, Urges Leaders to Embrace Humility

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 22, 2025
    Pope Francis’s message of compassion and his consistent advocacy for the oppressed continue to resonate in Uganda—especially among communities that saw in him a...

    Uganda Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis, Recalls His Deep Connection to the Country

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 21, 2025
    Pope Francis, who visited Uganda in 2015 during his first papal tour of Africa, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 following complications related to double...

    Kabaka’s Lake in Crisis: A Historical Treasure Choked by Pollution and Neglect

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 20, 2025
    Kabaka’s Lake was excavated in the 1880s during the reign of Kabaka Mwanga II, envisioned as a water channel linking to the palace of King Muteesa I.

    PFF Vows to Join 2026 Elections Regardless of Certification

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 15, 2025
    PFF officially applied for certification on November 29, 2024, but little progress has been made since. Both the party and the Electoral Commission continue to...

    Court Orders Mulago, Nakasero Hospitals to Investigate MP Nandutu’s Health Claims

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 14, 2025
    The court, which had resumed at 1:30pm following an earlier adjournment, was informed by Nandutu’s lawyer, Charles Nanda, that they had been unable to finalise...

    Judge Orders MP Nandutu to Begin Mabaati Defence

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 14, 2025
    Nandutu, who is facing corruption charges tied to diverting iron sheets meant for the vulnerable in Karamoja, has previously missed several court sessions, with...

    Opposition Split Over 2026 Election Roadmap

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 8, 2025
    FDC, led by its Katonga faction, has called for a postponement of the 2026 elections but NUP and PPP have expressed their commitment to participating in the 202...

    Rubongoya’s Bid for Kampala Central MP Sparks Debate on NUP’s Stability

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 4, 2025

    NUP, NRM Face Challenges in Selecting Flag Bearers

    Josephine Namakumbi | Apr 1, 2025
    Streets across the country are now filled with campaign materials, signaling an intense competition for party nominations.

    Kawempe Mayoral Race Intensifies as NUP Grapples with 2026 Preparations

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 31, 2025
    As more members express their interest, NUP finds itself in a delicate position, having to carefully manage its selection process for flag bearers to avoid inte...

    Kampala Floods: Karadi Criticises KCCA Over Blocked Drainage Channels 

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 28, 2025
    Heavy rains on Tuesday wreaked havoc across Kampala suburbs, including Kawempe Division, leaving residents counting losses. Homes were destroyed, property was s...

    Suspect in Felix Kaweesi Murder Case 'Disappears

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 26, 2025
    Andrew Felix Kaweesi was a senior police officer who served as the Police Force spokesperson and director of human resource development. He was shot dead near h...

    Organisers of Kabaka Birthday Run Insist on New Kits for Participants

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 25, 2025

    Nalukoola Threatens Confrontation Over Delayed Swearing-In

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 24, 2025
    Following a meeting with the EC team at which Elias Nalukoola and his NUP team were told the delays is on the part of Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation...

    Journalists Petition UHRC, Demand Accountability From UPDF and JAT

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 20, 2025
    Among the victims was a NBS Television journalist Francis Isano, who sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalised. 

    FDC’s Prodigal Sons Struggling for Relevance Ahead of 2026 Elections

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 19, 2025

    Katikkiro Mayiga Calls for Peaceful Leadership Transition

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 18, 2025
    Mayiga, who was bidding farewell to Rt Rev Henry Katumba Tamale, the retiring Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, on Tuesday, urged both political and religious lea...

    NUP Launches 2026 Campaign, Calls for Vote Protection

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 17, 2025
    At the gathering, hundreds of NUP supporters—many visibly injured—shared stories of alleged torture and brutality during last week’s Kawempe North by-election.

    NUP to Sue Over Attacks on Journalists, Party Members

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 14, 2025
    NUP leaders made the announcement while visiting hospitals where the injured are receiving treatment. Survivors described brutal beatings, abduction, and mistre...

    Candidates Brace for Tight Contest in Kawempe North By-Election

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 12, 2025
    On March 14, Kawempe North voters will head to the polls to elect a new Member of Parliament, filling the seat left vacant by the late Mohammad Ssegirinya.

    Kawempe North Candidates Wrap Up Campaigns Amid Rigging Concerns

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 11, 2025
    While some candidates rallied supporters on the streets, others focused on mobilising strategies to protect their votes amid fears of electoral malpractice.

    Kawempe North Candidates Push On Without Party Leaders

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 11, 2025
    People’s Progressive Party candidate Ismail Musiitwa, who has also been campaigning without direct party involvement, attributed his party’s absence to other co...

    Pressure Mounts Over Disappearance of Ugandan-American UNAA VP

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 6, 2025
    Sources close to the situation say officials have met with Muvawala’s relatives but have yet to provide any clear answers.

    UPDF Defends JAT Involvement in Kawempe By-election

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 6, 2025
    JAT forces rained impunity on opposition NUP supporters with still and video images leaving even regime apologists cringing

    PFF Threatens to Mobilise Opposition Boycott Over Kawempe North Violence

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 5, 2025
    Security agents have been reigning terror on opposition supporters in the campaigns but the state denies knowledge of the hooded armed personnel in JAT uniforms...

    Kawempe North Independents Defy Party Warnings

    Josephine Namakumbi | Mar 5, 2025
    Both the NRM and NUP have warned independent candidates affiliated to them against using the party regalia and colours in the by-election

    Luswa Nominated for Kawempe North By-Election, Warns Against Unfair Process

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 26, 2025
    Arriving at the Electoral Commission offices on a bodaboda, Luswa was officially verified and assigned a radio as his campaign symbol, despite initially request...

    Museveni Warns Owino Traders Against Fraudulent SACCOs as NSSF Launches Savings Scheme

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 25, 2025
    The five-day NSSF outreach at Owino Market is part of a broader initiative to enroll informal sector workers across the country

    Buganda Premier Stands Firm Against Pressure to Reopen Kasubi Tombs

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 12, 2025
    The Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have been undergoing restoration since 2013 after a fire destroyed the main mausoleum in 2010.

    Nsereko’s Political Dream Shattered by Measly 14% Score

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 11, 2025
    Moses Nsereko’s political dreams crashed harder than a Wi-Fi signal in a remote village. With 14.26%, he might be better off negotiating his way out of debt

    Lawyer Nalukoola Takes NUP Flag for Kawempe North By-election

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 11, 2025
    Lawyer Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola is named the flagbearer for the opposition National Unity Platform party ahead of its defence of the Kawempe North MP seat in t...

    Ssemakadde Faces Triple Legal Storm

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 10, 2025

    NUP Kawempe North Hopefuls Made to Agree to No Independent Run

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 6, 2025

    Besigye’s Lawyers Petition Court Over Continued Detention

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 5, 2025
    The legal team, led by Kenyan senior counsel Martha Karua and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, also wants the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Prisons...

    10 NUP Hopefuls Set for Debate in Kawempe North Flagbearer Race

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 4, 2025
    According to NUP Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya, the 10 aspirants who expressed interest will engage in a public debate, an exercise that will account for 50...

    Ssegirinya’s Aide Nominated in NUP By-election Race

    Josephine Namakumbi | Feb 4, 2025
    Luwemba, formerly known as Alex Lusswa Luwemba, officially changed his name to Muhammad in honor of Ssegirinya, whose legacy he says he wants to continue.

    Diaspora, Prisons Voting Rights: Inside Mpuuga Electoral Reforms

    Josephine Namakumbi | Oct 16, 2024
    Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament Mathias Mpuuga has introduced a private members' bill aimed at amending Uganda’s electoral laws to allow Ugandan citizens a...
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