Tag: Julius Mucunguzi

Survival or Free Will? Unpacking Uganda’s Rise in Age-Gap Marriages

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of young girls marrying older men, with the most recent marriage between Kampala businessman Frank Gashumba and Malaika Patience Mutoni sparking widespread debate and concern. This phenomenon...

Eastern Uganda’s Rise: Coffee and Industry Meet Investment Opportunity

Agriculture

Eastern Uganda showcased its rising economic potential on May 17, 2025, as a delegation of international investors toured the region’s industrial and agricultural powerhouses. From the advanced manufacturing facilities at the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park to the...

Politics

UPPA Dialogue Urges Reforms to Protect Press Freedom in...

The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) marked World Press Freedom Day 2025 with a high-level dialogue at Parliament on...

National News

EC Commences General Update of National Voters Register Ahead...

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially kicked off the general update of the National Voters Register, a crucial step...

Politics

EC to Start PWD Mapping for Inclusive Elections in...

Disabled voters have historically faced several impediments, but the EC is attempting to remove these barriers in an effort to hold more inclusive elections. According to the amended 1995 Electoral Commission Act, the electoral process must be inclusive and conducted under conditions of freedom and fairness.

National News

End Voter Bribery, Corruption during Elections- Byabakama

The Independent Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has rallied politicians to address voter bribery, corruption, and vote...