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    Is the Opposition Losing Time to Mobilise for 2026?

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 26, 2025
    Critics argue that the opposition’s failure to establish a robust presence on the ground, despite numerous political activities, has left them lagging behind in...

    Inter-Religious Council of Uganda Engages Parliament on Marriage Bill 2024

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 20, 2025

    Court Sends Frail Besigye Back to Luzira Again

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 14, 2025
    Dr Besigye is not in detention over the case for which he was appearing in court today, instead he was locked up last November by the military court.

    Parliament Adopts Amendments to Rules of Procedure Amid Intense Debate

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 12, 2025
    One of the key amendments put forward by the committee, led by MP Abdu Katuntu, proposed changes to Rule 3 (4) of the Rules of Procedure.

    Regional Tensions Rise as EAC and SADC Weigh DRC Conflict Amid Ceasefire Breach

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 7, 2025

    Legal Experts Feel Attorney General Is Creating Long Walk To Freedom

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 5, 2025
    In a case filed as Miscellaneous Case No. 31, Besigye’s legal team has demanded that both Attorney General Kiwanuka and Uganda Prisons Chief Johnson Byabasaija...

    Besigye’s Lawyers Run in Circles as Govt Delays Supreme Court Ruling Implementation

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 5, 2025
    Three days after the landmark judgment, confusion remains over who is responsible for implementing the decision.

    The Battle for Busoga Supremacy: Big Names, Bigger Clashes

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 3, 2025
    At the heart of the current political storm is a rivalry between Kadaga, the former Speaker of Parliament, and her successor Anita Among.

    The Rise of Political Kingpins: A Crafted Strategy?

    Victoria Bagaaya | Feb 3, 2025

    Uganda Holds Its Breath as Supreme Court Rules on Civilian Trials in Military Courts

    Victoria Bagaaya | Jan 30, 2025
    The landmark decision, expected tomorrow, is set to determine whether the controversial provision allowing civilians to be tried by the army remains in place.

    Construction of Shs55bn One-Stop Centre Stalls Due to Funding Shortfall

    Victoria Bagaaya | Jan 24, 2025

    NRA Day Celebrations Ahead of 2026 Election – A Time for Reflection and Reckoning

    Victoria Bagaaya | Jan 24, 2025

    Museveni’s 39-Year Rule: A Plan Hatched Along the Way or by Design?

    Victoria Bagaaya | Jan 23, 2025
    Museveni’s journey, which included intellectual and practical experience working with leaders like Julius Nyerere and movements such as FRELIMO before the bush...

    National ID Renewal Exercise Extended for One More Year

    Victoria Bagaaya | Jan 21, 2025
    This decision comes as the government seeks more time to incorporate additional security updates and address emerging challenges.

    MDAs Seek Parliament Approval for Supplementary Budgets

    Victoria Bagaaya | Jan 15, 2025
    The drivers for these requests are familiar: shortfalls in wages and salaries, urgent government policies, international commitments, and funding for ongoing pr...

    EC Urges Public to Prepare Ahead of National Voter Register Update

    Victoria Bagaaya | Jan 14, 2025
    Electoral Commission spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi confirmed that more than 12,000 staff members, both permanent and newly recruited, are undergoing training na...

    Muhoozi Allegations: Is Bobi Wine a Victim of the 'Money Ghost'?

    Victoria Bagaaya | Jan 8, 2025

    Musevenomics: Visionary Leadership or Misplaced Priorities?

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 26, 2024

    Museveni’s Corruption Fight: A Year of Ironies, Scandal, and Sanctions

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 26, 2024
    As 2024 ends, the question remains whether Uganda’s anti-corruption fight is bearing fruit or simply spinning in circles.

    Museveni at 80: A Nation Divided on Four Decades of Leadership

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 26, 2024
    As Museveni marks 80 years of life and nearly four decades in power, Uganda stands at a crossroads.

    Private-Public Partnerships in Uganda: A Business Model with Untapped Potential

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 23, 2024

    Coffee Value Addition Journey: A Game-Changer for the Industry

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 23, 2024
    This 60-acre facility, located in the heart of the country, is not just a step toward boosting Uganda’s coffee industry, but a major leap in adding value to one...

    Chris Rwankasisi: From Death Row to Redemption

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 20, 2024
    Speaking to him today, as he serves as a Presidential Advisor for Special Duties, Rwankasisi recounts of refusing to plead for mercy, believing it would amount...

    Inaugural Diaspora Convention to Explore Ways of Maximising Remittances Amid Exploitation

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 16, 2024
    Reports indicate that Diaspora community, estimated at over two million people, contributes more than 1.4 billion dollars annually through remittances.

    Parliament On the Spot Over Accountability Standoff With Opportunities Commission

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 10, 2024
    The 11th Parliament, with a budget allocation of Shs680 billion, remains the only institution with limited transparency about its financial management, includin...

    NRM’s Masterplan for Kampala: Analysts Call for Internal Cleanup

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 4, 2024
    For nearly three election cycles, the NRM’s performance in Kampala and Buganda has been on a steady decline.

    Karua, Lukwago, and Besigye's Team Hit a Dead End in Judiciary Offices

    Victoria Bagaaya | Dec 4, 2024

    Voter Dilemma: Activism and Citizen Resistance Key to Breaking Political Chains

    Victoria Bagaaya | Nov 14, 2024

    'We’re Tired of Spectators in Parliament' - Leaders Call for a Shift in Voter Judgment

    Victoria Bagaaya | Nov 14, 2024

    Opposition Criticises Govt Amid Coffee Bill Chaos

    Victoria Bagaaya | Nov 11, 2024
    The government last week pushed into law a controversial bill that is expected to reset the coffee activities in the country

    Uganda Prepares for COP29 in Azerbaijan as World Focuses on Climate Action

    Victoria Bagaaya | Nov 7, 2024
    COP29 will build on last year’s discussions in Dubai, which underscored the importance of adapting to climate extremes and reducing carbon footprints.

    Govt Prepares for Upper Secondary Curriculum Overhaul

    Victoria Bagaaya | Nov 7, 2024
    The new secondary curriculum aims to prioritize competency-based learning, focusing on practical skills, critical thinking, and applied knowledge.

    Govt Plans to Embed NRM Leaders in Local Councils

    Victoria Bagaaya | Nov 7, 2024
    ICT and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi outlined the plan, stating it aims to strengthen NRM’s oversight on public resources and the effective imple...

    Is Ghana’s Democracy on the Brink?

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 31, 2024
    Dramatic scenes in Parliament, which has now been suspended indefinitely, underscore a high-stakes power struggle that has raised alarms about the state of the...

    Ghana Election: Mahama vs Bawumia Sparks Fiery Exchange as 2024 Vote Looms

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 31, 2024
    Mahama, aiming to return to office, has criticized Bawumia's economic policies, accusing the vice president of steering Ghana toward financial instability.

    Experts Claim Kiteezi Landfill Can Be Reversed, Drawing Lessons from Ghana's KPONE Disaster

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 30, 2024
    Key considerations include the leachate treatment system for managing waste by-products and the necessary infrastructure to safely handle dangerous gases like m...

    Waste is Not a Crisis but Cash, says Jospong Group

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 30, 2024
    President Museveni has recently instructed KCCA to expedite the handover of the Kiteezi landfill to ZoomLion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, f...

    French Investor Gives Vote of Confidence After Meeting Museveni

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 30, 2024
    The group, organised under MEDEF International, represents the largest foreign investor presence in Uganda, with French companies currently making up 53% of the...

    MTN and Ker Alur Conclude 3rd Edition of Regional Bicycle Races Ahead of Coronation Anniversary

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 18, 2024
    The event, aimed at uniting the youth across the region, saw participants from all three counties rewarded for their remarkable performances, while anticipation...

    Global Migration Agency Launches Shs440bn Strategy for Uganda

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 17, 2024
    Statistics reveal that 12.8% of the population is moving from rural to urban areas, while over 100,000 Ugandans are working in the Gulf region, and approximatel...

    Striking Makerere Staff Anxious As University Demands Work Records

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 15, 2024
    The demand for the timesheet compelled Joint Staff Association, which comprises the academic, administration and union staff, to strongly express reservations,...

    Ssemakadde Dragged to Court Over Banging AG's Table

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 15, 2024
    Lawyer Robert Rutaro sues Isaac Ssemakadde and Uganda Law Society over Monday's controversial expulsion of the Attorney General and Solicitor General and their...

    Expired Citizens: NIRA Keeps Nation Guessing on IDs Renewal

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 14, 2024
    MPs Express Concern Over NIRA’s Silence Ahead of National ID Renewal Rollout

    BREAKING: CID Summons Former KCCA Bosses Kisaka, Luyimbazi

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 13, 2024
    At Kibuli, the officials face investigators who have in the recent past sent several legislators to the coolers at Kira Division Police.

    Parliament Fast-Tracks Implementation of Amended Public Procurement Act

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 11, 2024
    Contracts below Shs10 million at local government levels and Shs30 million at central government level, will be reserved exclusively for youth, women, and PWDs.

    Why Heads of State Skipped 62nd Independence Event

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 10, 2024
    Sources say regional heads of state and government had separate itinerary for the Second Nile Basin Summit that was scheduled for October 17 in Munyonyo.

    Uganda at 62: Opposition Voices Skepticism over True Independence

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 8, 2024
    While the government is set to celebrate this milestone, critics argue that Uganda remains stagnant, with little to show for its long journey of self-rule.

    Makerere Pleads With Staff to End Industrial Action

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 8, 2024
    The Joint Staff Association on Monday resolved to withdraw their service as they heightened demands for Shs12.6bn salary arrears to be harmonised

    EXCLUSIVE | Ugandan Exiles Plot to Take Up Arms Against Govt

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 8, 2024
    The group, identifying as the 'Coalition of Exiled Ugandans', said in an October 5 statement that they met in Kisangani, DR Congo, and laid down what they call...

    BREAKING | Gen Muhoozi to Attend Museveni-US Ambassador Talks

    Victoria Bagaaya | Oct 8, 2024
    Thursday's meeting at State House, Entebbe, will also be attended by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Minister of Foreign Affai...
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