Elections for the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees are not just another item on the national calendar they are a powerful opportunity for youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and older persons to be seen, heard, and represented. These elections give a voice to those whose needs are often overlooked, allowing them to influence decisions that…
Across villages in Uganda, the air is buzzing with excitement and purpose as campaign meetings for Special Interest Group Committees are taking place from June 12 to June 14, 2025. During this period, candidates seeking to lead committees for Youth, Older Persons, and Persons with Disabilities are meeting with voters, sharing their visions, and asking…
In a bid to improve the condition of roads in Kampala, top government officials recently took part in a guided inspection of ongoing road construction works around the city. The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, was joined by the Minister of State, Hon. Kyofatogabye Kabuye, and the Lord Mayor,…
The Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested close to 100 individuals during a sweeping two-day operation targeting crime and drug abuse across several city areas. The crackdown, conducted on June 11 and 12, 2025, focused on high-risk zones in Kira Division (Wakiso District), Central Kampala, and Mukono District. It was a coordinated effort led by the…
The vision to build a grand new cathedral for the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Soroti Assembly has received a powerful boost, thanks to a high-energy fundraising event that united faith, community spirit, and leadership. Among the key figures who stood out during the event was David Calvin Echodu, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Eastern…
Uganda is making significant progress in its preparations for the 2026 General Elections, following the relaunch of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) Roadmap in July 2024. Several critical activities have already been completed, laying the groundwork for a credible, inclusive, and transparent electoral process. Speaking at the National Stakeholders’ Workshop under the themes #SIGsElectionsUG and #ECRoadmap2026,…
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has criticized opposition politicians in Uganda for what he described as misplaced pride in their status. Speaking during his inauguration as Democratic Party (DP) president for a fourth term, Mao expressed concern that some opposition leaders celebrate being in the opposition, despite it being a result of electoral…
In the heart of the Karamoja sub-region lies Napak, a place that has recently become a symbol of hope and transformation. Once, over 600 children from this area were living on the streets of Kampala. Many had left their homes in search of food, survival, and a better life in the city. But what they…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Jimmy Nambiro as the Private Secretary to the President for Education and Skilling, a strategic position tasked with supporting the government’s focus on education transformation and vocational empowerment across the country. The appointment was officially confirmed through an instrument of appointment signed by the State House Comptroller, Jane Barekye,…
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has formally written to the Minister of Works and Transport, voicing deep concern over the nationwide rollout of the Electronic Penalty System (EPS). In a statement shared via his social media channels, Ssenyonyi expressed alarm over mounting frustration and anxiety among motorists, arguing that the system’s current implementation is…
