Captain Mike Mukula, a senior NRM leader, has announced that he is withdrawing from the race for National Vice Chairman (Eastern Region), citing widespread corruption and voter bribery in the campaign process. In a statement released on Monday, Mukula, who is the current Eastern Region Vice Chairman, said he had made the “difficult but principled…
Uganda’s political scene stirred today when Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), publicly invited Rebecca Kadaga, former Speaker of Parliament, to leave the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and join the opposition. Speaking at the opening of new NUP offices in Busoga, Bobi Wine promised Kadaga that her experience and influence would…
A peaceful evening at Buziga Country Resort turned into a scene of panic after a sudden sauna explosion left several people badly burned. Police from Kabalagala Division received reports of the blast and confirmed that the victims were quickly taken to an unknown hospital for treatment. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion happened inside the sauna,…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at State House became tense when former Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, openly challenged President Yoweri Museveni. The confrontation came as the party discussed the race for the NRM Vice Chairperson (Female), where Kadaga is fighting to retain her seat against Speaker of Parliament…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has publicly clashed with First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga during a tense National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The disagreement came as the party discussed the contest for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female), where Kadaga is competing against Speaker of Parliament…
Uganda still has the death penalty in its laws, but no executions have been carried out since 1999. This means that although the law allows capital punishment, it is rarely enforced in practice. In 2009, the Supreme Court of Uganda made an important ruling, stating that mandatory death sentences were unconstitutional. This decision requires judges…
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwaala Kadaga, has dismissed claims that she was disqualified from the race for Second Vice Chairperson Women in the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC). Online rumors suggested that Kadaga, the Kamuli Woman MP, had been removed from the race for allegedly using language…
Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone has finally addressed the ongoing rumors about his marriage to Daniella Atim. For weeks, fans and media outlets speculated about their relationship, but Chameleone spoke out during a live performance on Thursday, bringing clarity to the swirling gossip. On stage, Chameleone urged his fans to ignore the rumors and pay…
Symbols of power have long served as visual and ideological markers of authority, influence, and societal order. From mythological deities to modern digital icons, these symbols reflect not only the prevailing political structures but also the underlying cultural values, technological advancements, and collective subconscious of societies. Building upon the foundational understanding presented in The Myth…
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has announced new dates for some of the upcoming regional delegate elections ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections. The changes come after consultations with stakeholders, with the aim of allowing more time for preparation and participation across the country. Originally, the Regional Conferences to elect non-unionised workers’ delegates to the…
