Parliament has passed the Political Parties and Organizations Amendment Bill, introducing key reforms in how political parties access public funding. The legislation establishes clearer guidelines and conditions for government support, aiming to ensure fairness and accountability for all registered political groups. Previously, the funding system was criticized for being opaque and uneven, with some parties…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come out strongly in defense of the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election, asking the court not to cancel the results over claims that lack evidence. According to the EC, allowing such petitions to succeed without solid proof would open the door for future election disruptions and endless court challenges. In…
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have announced plans to take legal action against the government over the recently enacted UPDF Amendment Bill. They allege that the government violated a Supreme Court directive by passing the bill without conducting the required public consultations. According to the opposition MPs, the government’s actions amount to contempt of court,…
There was drama in Uganda’s Parliament today as opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) walked out in protest during a session to debate the UPDF Amendment Bill 2025. The MPs, visibly angry, left the chamber and refused to participate in the debate. Their main complaint? The committee in charge of the bill did not give the…
The recent NRM structure elections in Bukamba Sub County have stirred up serious controversy after reports of irregularities and bias surfaced. What was supposed to be a peaceful and democratic election has now turned into a storm of complaints and public anger, especially in Kaliro District. The elections, held on Friday the 16th, were not…
On 17th May 2025, Mr. Calvin Echodu was featured on NTV’s Talk of the Nation show. He is running for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for the Eastern Region. In the interview, he clearly explained his plans to bring new energy to the party, support young people, and help develop Eastern Uganda. Mr. Echodu…
Members of Parliament (MPs) from Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), have been called to attend a very important meeting. This meeting will take place at State House Entebbe on Monday, May 19, 2025, starting at exactly 2:00 PM. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 15, by the Government Chief Whip, Hon….
A former soldier of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Daniel Kisekka, has admitted in court that he was involved in the killing of prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Kisekka confessed that he and a group of others were paid $20,000 to carry out the assassination. Kisekka had deserted the army in Gulu after stealing two AK-47…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has released an important notice for all travelers using Entebbe International Airport between May 19 and May 29, 2025. This period marks a busy travel season as hundreds of Ugandan pilgrims prepare to travel to Mecca for the annual Islamic pilgrimage, known as Hijja or Hajj. UCAA has warned…
As Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections, President Yoweri Museveni has spoken out against the growing number of personal and local requests he receives from citizens during his public visits. Speaking on Sunday, the President expressed concern about how people keep asking him to solve their individual problems—many of which are not part…
