Tag: Uganda Politics

Tayebwa Calls for Greater Women’s Influence in Parliament Beyond Representation

Human Interest Sarah Okello -
Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for greater participation of women in parliamentary committees and other...

Museveni Sets Out Five Priorities to Accelerate Uganda’s Economic Transformation

Economy Sarah Kamanyire -
President Yoweri Museveni has called for faster economic transformation, urging Ugandans to address persistent challenges including household poverty, transport...

Janet Museveni Credits Ugandans’ Prayers for Recovery, Thanks God for National Progress

Faith Sarah Kamanyire -
First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni has attributed her recovery from illness to God’s mercy and the prayers of Ugandans,...

Otafiire Calls for Water, Food Security and Stronger Local Action to Transform Agriculture

Climate Darmasco Kaggwa -
Minister of Water and Environment, Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, has called for greater prioritisation of water and food...

Uganda Parliament, Commonwealth Discuss Stronger Cooperation

Parliament Sarah Kamanyire -
Uganda’s Parliament and the Commonwealth have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in parliamentary accountability, digitalisation, trade, refugee support, regional...

Otafiire Urges NRM, Opposition to Resolve Differences Without Violence

Parliament Moses Kabasibante -
Water and Environment Minister Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has urged Uganda’s political leaders to embrace dialogue, tolerate disagreement and...

Kivumbi Granted Bail in Butambala as Supporters Fear Fresh Arrest

Court Darmasco Kaggwa -
Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been granted bail by a court in Butambala, his supporters said,...

Museveni Urges Rukungiri Leaders to Turn Focus to the “War Against Poverty”

Politics Darmasco Kaggwa -
President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders and residents of Rukungiri District to take the fight against poverty as the...

Muhwezi Thanksgiving in Rukungiri turns into fresh endorsement of Muhoozi for 2031

Politics Sarah Kamanyire -
A Thanksgiving ceremony hosted by Security Minister Jim Muhwezi in Rukungiri on Saturday became another platform for supporters of...

Ssenyonyi Revives Questions Over Kampala Land Demolitions Ahead of 2007 CHOGM

Parliament Sarah Kamanyire -
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi has renewed scrutiny of the government’s handling of prime public land...

Judiciary Deploys 100 Judicial Officers to Fast-Track 346 Election Petitions

Judiciary Moses Kabasibante -
Judiciary has deployed 100 judicial officers to clear 346 Parliamentary and Local Council election petitions arising from the 2026...

PLU’s Civic Endorsement of Muhoozi Opens a New Chapter in Uganda’s Political Conversation

Politics Moses Kabasibante -
Uganda’s political conversation about the future has taken another step into the open, with the Patriotic League of Uganda...