Ssekandi wins battle to host district offices in his village
It is now official: Masaka District’s new headquarters will be built in Kyambazzi Village in the newly created Kyanamukkaka Town Council, as requested by former vice president Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi. According to Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi, Cabinet recently took the final decision, which is now being enforced through a statutory instrument issued by his ministry. However, […]
I took Karamoja iron sheets to help my people – Nandutu
Embattled former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu has told the Anti-Corruption Court that the 2,000 iron sheets she received from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) were not for personal use but meant to support landslide victims in her home district of Bududa. Defending herself yesterday, Ms Nandutu said her actions have […]
Boaz Matiita Clinches NRM Flag for Rukungiri Municipality Mayor, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2026 Polls
Boaz Kansiime Matiita has emerged victorious in the hotly contested NRM primary elections for Rukungiri Municipality mayoral race, securing a commanding lead and positioning himself as the party’s flag bearer for the 2026 general elections. Announced at exactly 11:35 PM on July 24 by the NRM Elections Officer Elias Katureebe, the results showed Matiita garnering […]
Rev. Justus Tibesigwa Declared NRM Flag Bearer for Kanungu District LCV Chairperson
The Kanungu District NRM registrar, Mr. Alex Kamukama, has officially declared Rev. Justus Tibesigwa as the elected NRM flag bearer for the position of Kanungu District LCV Chairperson. Rev. Tibesigwa was announced the winner at exactly 12:40 a.m. on July 25, 2025, during the vote tallying process held at the Kanungu District Council Hall. He […]
Nzeirwe Defeats Incumbent to Win NRM Ticket for Kabale LC5 Chair
Denis Ndyomugyenyi Nzeirwe, the former Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Kyankwanzi, has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the position of Kabale District LC5 Chairman. Ndyomugyenyi emerged victorious after securing 43,667 votes, defeating the incumbent LC5 Chairman, Nelson Nshangabasheija, who garnered 33,860 votes. The hotly contested primary attracted three aspirants: Nshangabasheija, […]
Journalists urged to Prioritize Accuracy in Health Crisis Reporting
Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the Ministry of Health’s Senior Communications Officer and member of the National Strategic Communication Committee, has called on journalists in the Kigezi Sub-region to prioritize accuracy, ethics and preparedness when covering public health emergencies. Speaking during a one-day media orientation workshop at Cephas Inn in Kabale Municipality on Tuesday, Ainebyoona emphasized the critical […]
‘No Besigye on 2026 Ballot as He Chairs PFF’s Council of Eminent Persons’
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has confirmed that its founding leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, will not contest the party’s flag bearer nomination, citing his role on the new Council of Eminent Persons. The development follows at the ongoing national convention, with Besigye currently on remand at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. Wafula Ogutu confirmed that […]
Uganda’s Parliament Hosts Chinese Delegation, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
The Parliament of Uganda played host to a high-level Chinese delegation led by H.E. Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the China Zhi Gong Party. According to Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, the meeting reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between Uganda and China. The meeting provided […]
Rukungiri Powerline Extension Project Relaunched After Years of Delay
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has launched the long-delayed powerline extension project in Rukungiri District, a development that is expected to significantly boost electricity access and stimulate economic growth in the sub-counties of Buhunga, Ruhunda, and Nyakagyeme. The project, funded by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, was originally introduced in 2013 […]
UBOS Hands Over 5,000 Census Tablets to Cultural Institutions, Govt Funded Varsities
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has handed over 5,195 census tablets to a section of cultural institutions and government funded universities. During a function held at UBOS headquarters in Kampala, 1000 tablets were handed over to Buganda, 550 to Bunyoro, 500 to Busoga and 120 to Rwenzururu among the kingdoms, while Makerere University received 700 […]