NRM unveils Museveni’s 2026 campaign portrait and theme, signals hard push for another term
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s official 2026 campaign portrait alongside a new message to anchor its drive into the polls: “Protecting the Gains…
Kampala Traders Shut Shops in New Strike Over Taxes
Downtown Kampala descended into a tense calm on Tuesday as traders launched a fresh sit-down strike, closing their shops in protest against what they described as the Uganda Revenue Authority’s…
Never Say Die: Uganda’s Journey From Heartbreak to Heroics in CHAN
Uganda’s CHAN campaign began in the most painful way possible. The Cranes, co-hosts of the tournament, were humbled 3-0 by Algeria in their opening fixture, a defeat that sent shockwaves…
Tilenga at the Crossroads: Can Uganda’s Oil Ambitions Coexist with Conservation?
As Uganda’s oil projects in the Albertine Graben accelerate, conservation remains a pressing concern. While critics warn of habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict, regulators and oil companies insist that mitigation…
Why Katungi Was Expelled from PLU Leadership
Lieutenant (Rtd) Michael Katungi Mpeirwe’s political journey is a story of ambition, rapid rise, and sudden fall. Until recently, he was one of the most visible figures in the Patriotic…
Youthquake: Why Uganda’s Presidential Race is Teeming with Young Hopefuls
Uganda’s 2026 presidential race has exploded into a spectacle of youthful ambition, drawing in an unprecedented number of young contenders who say they are tired of politics as usual. From…
Uganda Bids Farewell to Mary Karooro Okurut
Mary Busingye Karooro Okurut, a distinguished educator, author, politician, and advocate for women’s empowerment, passed away in Kampala on August 11, 2025, at the age of 70. Her death was…
Watoto Church Dismisses Pastor Over Alleged Sexual Immorality
Watoto Church has announced the dismissal of one of its pastors following allegations of sexual immorality, reaffirming its commitment to upholding moral integrity among its leadership. The announcement was delivered…
Chaos, Petitions and Verdicts: NRM Tribunal Begins Sifting Through 2025 Primary Fallout
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is grappling with the aftermath of its chaotic July 17 parliamentary and LC5 primaries, which sparked a flood of petitions and allegations of electoral…
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Indian Imports, Sparking Economic Jitters
United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 50% tariff on all Indian imports, a move that has sent shockwaves across global trade corridors and left Indian policymakers scrambling…
