Kadaga Clashes With Speaker Among Over NRM Vice Chair Post
Tensions ran high during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on Saturday as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga delivered a fiery speech opposing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s bid for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). In an emotionally charged address, Kadaga accused
Underpin President Museveni’S Call For UNSC Reforms
By Amb. Henry Mayega President Yoweri Museveni has once again and rightly added his voice to the burgeoning chorus from Africa to have permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which is the principal organ of the UN – a microcosm of a world government; currently, the continent’s
Survey: Majority of NRM Delegates Endorse Todwong, Namyalo Leadership
A recent nationwide survey conducted by Public Opinions, a leading research and public awareness firm, has revealed that a significant majority of National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates are satisfied with the leadership of party Secretary General Richard Todwong and the head of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Hadijah
Inside Uganda’s Silent Job Market: Bribes, Sex, and Shattered Dreams
A new report jointly published by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) at Makerere University has peeled back the curtain on a dark and largely unspoken reality: the price of a government job in Uganda can be your savings, your dignity or both. The study, “An Assessment
Prudential Transforms 71 Schools with Safe Drinking Water, Impacting over 119,562 learners
Prudential Uganda, in partnership with the social enterprise Tusafishe, announced the successful completion of the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, an eight-month initiative that has delivered sustainable, safe drinking water and environmental education to communities across Western and Eastern Uganda. The fund, established by the Prudence Foundation, Prudential’s community investment
Alaska Summit: lessons for Iran-plus nations – Part 1
A new history begins The 12-Day War of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran by USA/Israel began the periodisation of a new history of the final phase of the defeat of imperialism and Zionism in West Asia. The old period began when the British army had defeated the Ottoman
Foton Motors to Launch New Automotive Brands in Uganda
Foton Motors, a globally recognized leader in automotive manufacturing, is set to unveil an exciting lineup of new vehicles for the Ugandan market. The official launch will take place on August 28, 2025, at the Foton Motors showroom in Namanve. The event will showcase seven distinct brands: Aumark, Tunland, Miler,
UPDF Troops in UNGU-XI Urged to Maintain Vigilance in Somalia
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) have been cautioned against complacency as they enter the second half of their tour of duty in Somalia. The warning came from UNGU-XI Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, during a meeting with officers and
UIBFS, Makerere University, Host Inaugural Research Conference on Financial Sector Transformation
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the School of Business at Makerere University, is co-hosting its inaugural Research Conference under the theme “Bridging Knowledge and Practice: Research as a Driver of Financial Sector Transformation.” The event brings together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, academics, researchers,
Seven Charged Over Attempt to grab Kabaka’s Land in Kaazi
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has formally charged seven individuals accused of attempting to illegally seize 120 acres of land at Kaazi, a historic and contested site leased to the Uganda Scouts Association, but legally owned by the Kabaka of Buganda. The suspects—Barugahare Mujuni Patrick (70), Butumbwire Stephen (70), Mugisha
