Nandala Mafabi Set for Hero’s Welcome as FDC Launches 2026 Bid
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is gearing up for a grand homecoming ceremony for its presidential flag bearer, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, scheduled to take place this Saturday at Mbale Cricket Ground in Mbale City. The event, described as a symbolic blessing from Mafabi’s home region, marks the official launch
Kaazi Land Dispute Deepens as Scout Leader, Seven Others Face Criminal Charges
The long-running dispute over the Kaazi National Camping and Scouts Centre has taken a dramatic turn after the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), working in coordination with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), arraigned Muledhu David, self-styled National Executive Secretary of
Museveni Warns Speaker Among, Other NRM Leaders Against Corruption
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a strong warning to the newly elected National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders, including Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among, urging them to steer clear of corruption and other forms of misconduct, warning that such behavior will provoke public anger. The newly elected
Trinity Express Bus Crashes into Train in Kampala Suburb
Police in Kampala have launched an investigation into the circumstances under which a speeding bus collided with a moving train on Thursday morning. The incident involved a Trinity Express bus and a Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) passenger train at the Namumira railway crossing in Mukono District. According to Kampala Metropolitan
Anita Among Wins NRM Seat as Kadaga Decries Intimidation and Bribery
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) after defeating Speaker Emeritus Rebecca Kadaga in a highly anticipated internal party election. The declaration was made by Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission. “I, Tanga Odoi, being the
Ugandan Migrant Worker’s Alleged Torture in UAE Sparks Outcry, Demands for Government Action
The harrowing case of Abdul Mutebi Abdul Swabul, a 24-year-old Ugandan migrant worker, has cast a stark spotlight on the urgent need for stronger protection mechanisms for Ugandans employed abroad. Mutebi, who was legally employed in Abu Dhabi and held a valid residence permit through Wadi Aljoom for Electromechanical Equipment
Breaking: Mike Mukula Withdraws from NRM Vice Chairperson Race
Mike Mukula has withdrawn from the race for NRM Vice Chairperson, Eastern Uganda, announcing his support for fellow candidate David Calvin Echodu. This development marks a significant shift in the regional political landscape as the ruling party prepares for upcoming internal elections. “After careful reflection, sober consideration, and with a
Uganda’s coffee exports fetch Shs 898.80 billion
Uganda exported 997,105-kilo bags of coffee which earned the country US$ 289.60 million [approximately Shs 898.80 billion], according to the Monthly Coffee Report-July 2025, released by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF]. “This was an increase of 21.38 percent and 19.08 percent in quantity and value respectively
Kadaga, Among Face Off in High-Stakes NRM Vice Chairperson Race
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is bracing for a major showdown today as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga goes head-to-head with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). The vote is set to take place at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in
Former Besigye Aide Sam Mugumya Arrested in Mbarara
Sam Mugumya, the former personal assistant to veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been arrested. Mugumya was reportedly apprehended while having breakfast at NIM Hotel in Nyamitanga, Mbarara. He was picked up by military personnel some in uniform, others in plain clothes who arrived in a drone vehicle. His
