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    BREAKING: Lukwago Confirms PFF Registration Complete

    Julius Kitone | May 12, 2025
    Erias Lukwago has confirmed that the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has completed its registration as a political party, setting the stage for a nationwide re...

    Mogadishu Reels From Catastrophic Floods

    Julius Kitone | May 10, 2025
    El Niño-driven rains inundate Somalia’s capital, leaving infrastructure crippled and families stranded

    IGAD Chief Condemns Drone Strikes on Port Sudan Civilian Infrastructure

    Julius Kitone | May 9, 2025
    These attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and must come to an immediate end

    NRM Southern Africa Chapter Urges Diaspora to Join 2025 Mobilisation Drive

    Julius Kitone | May 6, 2025
    NRM Southern Africa Chapter has issued a clarion call to Ugandans abroad to mobilise, unite and amplify their involvement in shaping the party’s success—urging...

    Lukwago and Karua Threaten ICC Action Over Rights Abuses and Slam Uganda's Voter Verification Exercise

    Julius Kitone | May 6, 2025
    Speaking in Kampala on Monday morning, Lukwago, alongside Karua, painted a chilling picture of political repression, claiming that opposition leaders and ordina...

    Experts Push for Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change

    Julius Kitone | May 3, 2025
    The message from the frontlines of Uganda’s environmental battle is crystal clear: mechanize wisely, partner with nature, and act fast

    New Districts, Old Divides: Tororo Split Sparks Tribalism Row

    Julius Kitone | May 2, 2025
    The government’s decision to divide Tororo District into three has unleashed a storm of criticism, with political and academic voices warning that it risks legi...

    Teso Health Uplift as World Vision Joins Forces with Soroti Hospital

    Julius Kitone | May 2, 2025
    World Vision Uganda has entered into a formal partnership with Soroti Regional Referral Hospital to strengthen healthcare services in the Teso sub-region, with...

    Africa Must Reclaim Its Voice, Say Experts at Kampala Peace Dialogue

    Julius Kitone | May 2, 2025
    Foreign mediation is failing Africa, and homegrown diplomacy must rise, speakers urge at UMI event

    Teddy Namata Returns Home in A Coffin From Saudi Kyeyo

    Julius Kitone | May 1, 2025
    The return of Teddy Namata’s body from Saudi Arabia has reignited outrage over the plight of Ugandan migrant workers, as her family demands answers amid growing...

    UMI Launches Professorial Chair, Boosts Diplomacy Training

    Julius Kitone | Apr 30, 2025
    The Uganda Management Institute has inaugurated a Professorial Chair in Diplomacy and International Relations, a move aimed at strengthening homegrown diplomati...

    UPC Releases Roadmap for 2026 General Elections, Emphasises Grassroots Renewal

    Julius Kitone | Apr 28, 2025
    As a party, we need a data bank that tells us who is our member and what responsibilities they are supposed to do

    DP Faces Implosion as Lulume Accuses Mao of Rigging Delegate Conference

    Julius Kitone | Apr 25, 2025
    Party presidential hopeful Lulume Bayigga has launched a stinging rebuke against party president Norbert Mao and Secretary General Gerald Siranda, accusing them...

    Govt Faces Backlash Over Creation of New Districts as Cities Remain Unfunded

    Julius Kitone | Apr 25, 2025
    People are still healing from past divisions. Instead of healing, we’re deepening scars. Where is the money going to come from to run these new districts? - Sar...

    IGAD Calls for Urgent Support to Stabilise Somalia as Security Crisis Deepens

    Julius Kitone | Apr 25, 2025
    The security situation has deteriorated in ways that deeply concern all of us

    IGAD Executive Secretary Arrives in Uganda for Crucial AUSSOM Troop Summit

    Julius Kitone | Apr 25, 2025
    Peace keepers from across the continent particularly from Somalia’s neighbouring states have borne great sacrifices in the pursuit of lasting peace

    Mbwatekamwa’s Political Tactics Shake Up Mbarara City Race

    Julius Kitone | Apr 21, 2025
    A man of many hats, Mbwatekamwa has achieved what few Ugandan politicians even dare to imagine: winning parliamentary seats in two separate constituencies—Kasam...

    Buried by Sand: A Historical Perspective on the Coastal Crisis in Somalia's Kulub and Dhinowda

    Julius Kitone | Apr 21, 2025
    Climate change has only added fuel to this sandy fire. Rising temperatures and prolonged droughts — both now routine in Somalia — have made the once-stable coas...

    Economists, Lawyers Demand KPI-Based Pay for Absentee MPs

    Julius Kitone | Apr 17, 2025
    On April 16, economists and lawyers sounded the alarm, citing a growing trend of MPs failing to attend parliamentary sessions, while continuing to draw hefty sa...

    Somali Army, Partners Neutralise Al-Shabaab Militants in Shabelle

    Julius Kitone | Apr 17, 2025
    The precision strike targeted a known gathering site for the Khawaarij, a term used by Somali authorities to describe Al-Shabaab.

    When Parliament Forgets the People, the People Remember

    Julius Kitone | Apr 11, 2025
    Calls are now growing louder for the reinstatement of citizen recall powers, allowing voters to remove MPs mid-term if they’re found slacking, scheming, or simp...

    Nakaseke Police Launches Dedicated K9 Unit to Boost Crime Prevention and Rescue Efforts

    Julius Kitone | Apr 9, 2025
    This addition enhances our capabilities in crime prevention, search and rescue operations, and maintaining public safety

    Luzira Prison Clinic Set to Transform Healthcare Access

    Julius Kitone | Apr 9, 2025
    This facility is a major leap forward for staff welfare and public health

    Politicians and Rights Activists Slam Electoral Commission Over Sluggish Voter Education

    Julius Kitone | Apr 8, 2025
    On April 7, legislators and civil society actors voiced strong criticism of the EC, accusing it of neglecting its constitutional responsibility to educate the p...

    Museveni Visit to Juba Sparks Hope in South Sudan

    Julius Kitone | Apr 5, 2025

    PLU, NRM Splash PLU, NRM Splash Over shs90 Million on Kabaka’s 70th Birthday Run Kits

    Julius Kitone | Apr 5, 2025

    Minister Nakadama commends Makerere for Safeguarding Policy

    Julius Kitone | Apr 5, 2025

    NRM members push for new leadership as Baryomunsi defends CEC role

    Julius Kitone | Apr 3, 2025

    Katikkiro calls for dialogue among conflicting parties

    Julius Kitone | Apr 3, 2025

    NRM Members Demand Clarity on Political Space with PLU

    Julius Kitone | Apr 1, 2025
    NRM members argue that clarity is needed on the positioning of candidates vying for elective posts on the NRM ticket while simultaneously having ties to PLU.

    Madhvani Foundation Announces Shs750m Scholarship Fund

    Julius Kitone | Apr 1, 2025
    The Madhvani Foundation Scholarship Program, established in 2003, has been instrumental in supporting Uganda's higher education sector.

    Senior NRM Members Call for Overhaul of Party Primaries

    Julius Kitone | Mar 31, 2025
    Veteran NRM politician Francis Babu and Buyaga West Member of Parliament Barnabas Tinkasimire argue that the current primary system is flawed and prone to malpr...

    Senior NRM Members Celebrate Odoi’s Re-Appointment As EC Chairperson

    Julius Kitone | Mar 28, 2025

    IOM, Ministry of Gender Launch One-Stop Support Centre for Migrant Workers

    Julius Kitone | Mar 28, 2025

    90% of Umeme Staff Absorbed by UEDCL

    Julius Kitone | Mar 28, 2025

    IGG Kamya and Uneb’s Odongo Among High-Profile Recipients of 2025 Peace Prize

    Julius Kitone | Mar 27, 2025

    IGAD Warns of Renewed Conflict in South Sudan as Political Tensions Escalate

    Julius Kitone | Mar 27, 2025

    Public Health Urges Ugandans to Prioritize Clean Water, Sanitation, and Nutrition

    Julius Kitone | Mar 27, 2025

    Parties Struggle to Hold Delegates Conferences as 2026 Elections Near

    Julius Kitone | Mar 26, 2025
    Delegates’ conferences are crucial for political parties as they provide a platform to strategize, realign leadership structures, and make key decisions.

    LRA War Victims Still Haunted by Trauma, 18 Years On

    Julius Kitone | Mar 25, 2025
    Former abductees such as Betty Akenyo and Paul Ocen recount harrowing experiences of forced recruitment, violence, and torture. Betty, abducted at nine, was tur...

    Nnaabegereka Hails Masaka School for the Deaf for Exemplary Service

    Julius Kitone | Mar 24, 2025
    Founded in 2005 by Francis Kamulegeya and his late sister, Sophia Kafeero, the school was established to provide education and vocational training for deaf chil...

    Rift Widens in DP as Mbidde Opposes NRM Cooperation Agreement

    Julius Kitone | Mar 8, 2025

    Minister Recommends Taekwondo and Kyankwanzi Training for Journalists —  Reporting Now Requires Combat Skills

    Julius Kitone | Mar 7, 2025
    According to Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, in a profession where press conferences and covering opposition activities can escalate into full-contact sports...

    Opposition Targets NRM Weaknesses in Final Stretch of Kawempe North By-Election

    Julius Kitone | Mar 7, 2025

    UN Struggles to Deliver on Its Mandate as It Marks 80 Years

    Julius Kitone | Mar 7, 2025

    Women’s Rights Activists Demand Action to End Electoral Violence

    Julius Kitone | Mar 6, 2025
    The organisation called on media houses to give more visibility to women leaders and counter negative stereotypes that discourage female participation in politi...

    Menstrual Hygiene Concerns Take Center Stage Ahead of 2025 Women’s Day

    Julius Kitone | Mar 5, 2025

    Experts Urge Immediate Action Against Invasive Alien Species in Eastern Africa

    Julius Kitone | Mar 4, 2025

    Bobi Visits Ailing NUP Supporter in Luzira, Demands Justice

    Julius Kitone | Feb 26, 2025
    Machete, who has reportedly been held incommunicado for four years, was transferred from Kitalya to Luzira Murchison Bay Prison after refusing to eat for seven...

    Prince Ggolooba Was a Passionate Sportsman, Bell-Bottoms Trendsetter

    Julius Kitone | Feb 25, 2025
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