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    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.

    Uganda Calls for Troop Reinforcements in Somalia to Curb Rising Al-Shabaab Threat

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 25, 2025
    Terrorism remains a grave threat to Somalia and the region

    State House Now Resembles a Shopping Mall – Norbert Mao

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 25, 2025
    Speaking at an event to commemorate World Intellectual Property Day in Kampala, Mao — also the President General of the Democratic Party — criticized the demoli...

    Political Scholars Weigh In on NUP’s Ultimatum to Rebel MPs, Warn of Possible Fallout

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 24, 2025
    NUP has issued a 30-day ultimatum to its Members of Parliament and other leaders who have fallen out with the party leadership, asking them to return, apologize...

    Bobi Wine Rallies NUP to Make Buganda a No-Go Zone for Museveni and NRM

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 22, 2025
    With 27 districts and 50 parliamentary seats currently held by the NRM in Buganda, the region remains a critical battleground in the 2026 elections.

    NUP Conducts Special Leadership Training to Consolidate Buganda Support Ahead of 2026 Elections

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 22, 2025
    There is a need to streamline the behaviour and discipline of some members, especially in the way they relate to one another during elections

    138 Cardinals to Elect New Pope as Vatican Prepares for Conclave

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 21, 2025
    Out of the current 252 cardinals worldwide, only 138 who are under the age of 80 will converge at the Vatican to participate in the papal conclave, the secretiv...

    Karuma, Ayago Bridges to Reopen on MondayKaruma, Ayago Bridges to Reopen on Monday

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 12, 2025
    The reopening follows works on expansion joints for the two bridges.

    Denying Besigye Bail Would Be a Grave Mistake, Says Byanyima Ahead of Key Court Ruling

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 10, 2025
    Besigye and Lutale have been on remand since November 2024. They were arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, and forcibly returned to Uganda.

    Govt Commissions Saaka Bridge, Ending Years of Risky River Crossings

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 10, 2025
    In the past, residents of these areas faced several unfortunate fatalities, especially during the rainy season as the available mode of transport was use of can...

    DP Yet to Serve NRM Notice Over Cooperation Agreement Fallout

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 9, 2025
    The agreement, signed in July 2022, was intended to foster collaboration between the two parties on key governance issues, including electoral reforms, national...

    DP Leaders Clash Over Public Role in NRM Pact Termination

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 9, 2025
    The latest disagreement pits the party’s National Vice President, Mukasa Mbidde, against Buikwe South Member of Parliament Lulume Bayigga, who has consistently...

    Opposition Rekindles Unity Talks Ahead of 2026 Polls

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 6, 2025

    Besigye's lawyers to challenge ruling on cross-examination of police detective in camera

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 5, 2025

    State, Besigye's lawyers lock horns over closed-door hearing

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 4, 2025

    Besigye Supporters Fill Nakawa Court Ahead of Ruling on Phone Access

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 4, 2025

    Uganda Pledges Stronger Measures Against Money Laundering

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 2, 2025

    DP Delegates to Elect New Leadership on May 30

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 2, 2025
    According to the roadmap presented at a press conference held at the party headquarters in Mengo, the election process will commence at the grassroots level, be...

    NUDIPU Demands Urgent Action on GBV Against Women Living with Disabilities

    Ramson Muhairwe | Apr 1, 2025

    Kasolo Launches 2026 Bid for Kyotera Constituency, Pledges Better Service Delivery

    Ramson Muhairwe | Mar 31, 2025

    NUDIPU Urges Govt to Fulfill Disability Rights Promises Ahead of Global Summit

    Ramson Muhairwe | Mar 28, 2025
    The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has raised the alarm, calling on the government to urgently implement pledges made at previous summits...

    NRM says party membership has grown to 20.7 million

    Ramson Muhairwe | Mar 27, 2025

    NRM Embarks on Final Phase of Party Register Verification Ahead of 2026 Elections

    Ramson Muhairwe | Mar 27, 2025

    Experts, Policymakers to Map Out Future of Medical Education at Jinja Conference

    Ramson Muhairwe | Mar 26, 2025

    Two Children Dead After Heavy Rains in Bukoto

    Ramson Muhairwe | Mar 26, 2025

    Speaker Among to Swear-in Nalukoola on Wednesday

    Ramson Muhairwe | Mar 25, 2025
    In a statement posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Ms Among announced that she had received a copy of the gazetted election results and would proceed wi...
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