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The recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections for the Central Executive Committee (CEC) were fiercely contested, with billions reportedly spent by candidates seeking influence within the party. Several incumbents were ousted, while many new faces emerged victorious. As expected, the results left some losers disgruntled, with complaints of unfairness, corruption, and misuse of funds dominating…

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (Uganda CAA), widely recognized for its role in regulating the country’s aviation industry, is proving that its impact goes far beyond the skies. The organization recently showcased its commitment to social responsibility by actively participating in initiatives that empower young women and promote sports. One of their notable contributions was joining…

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has ushered in a new era of leadership after dramatic elections at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. In a night full of surprises, only President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the party’s National Chairman, and his First Vice Chairperson, Alhaji Moses Kigongo, managed to hold onto their seats unchallenged. All other incumbents were swept…

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…