During a radio talk show on Wednesday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni spoke out about the slow progress of development in certain parts of Uganda, particularly Kassanda district, which has a low water coverage rate. He singled out the district’s water access, which stands at just 34 percent, and attributed this …
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As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the controversy surrounding the 2021 election results is resurfacing. President Yoweri Museveni has once again reignited claims of widespread election fraud, accusing his political opponents of manipulating the 2021 election process. Museveni’s allegations are bold, stating that opposition parties printed a …
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In a recent statement, President Yoweri Museveni hit back at opposition leader Bobi Wine, also known as Kyagulanyi, over concerns raised about the effectiveness of Uganda’s security forces in handling protests. Kyagulanyi had earlier claimed that the police and military were outnumbered by rioters, questioning whether the security forces could …
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s campaign visit to Kagadi District turned into a defining political moment, clearly showing renewed strength and momentum for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The rally, held in Muhorro Town Council, drew thousands of residents from different parts of the district who gathered to listen to …
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ARUA RCC, BOSS CAMPAIGN FOR NRM’S JACKSON ATIMA BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025 In a first of such a kind in Arua City, Betty Otekat Akello, the Resident City Commissioner and her Supervisor, Gertrude Collins Obed who is the Dean of resident district commissioners in West Nile, …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 As January 15, 2026, the polling day for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections draws closer, the regional returning officer for West Nile has called upon the candidates to respect the mandate of the electoral commission to manage the election process and guard …
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Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a stern warning to politicians, their supporters, and the general public ahead of the 2026 general elections. He emphasized that any form of violence, intimidation, or disruption will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Gen Muhoozi said that security agencies …
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The escalating cost of elections in Uganda is reshaping the political landscape, turning democracy into a marketplace where money, rather than merit or public service, determines the winners. The latest figures indicate that the 2021 general elections, covering just 29 districts, saw a staggering Shs796.6 billion spent on campaigns, making …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 On the fateful day, the youth mobilisers were returning home after canvassing for support for former Gender, Labour and Social Development Minister Zoe Bakoko Bakoru when they were ambushed by drunken supporters of a rival candidate who armed them with machetes. That …
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As Uganda’s 2026 elections draw closer, Bobi Wine and his National Unity Platform (NUP) party are facing mounting challenges, particularly in areas where they once had strong support. In a major blow to the opposition, more than 30 NUP foot soldiers, including key coordinators in the Kagadi District, have officially …
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