Tag: National Unity Platform

Museveni steps into Mulago land dispute as two claimants face off over contested plot

The forthcoming meeting is expected to put Ssegawa and Dr. Lugero’s competing documents under scrutiny as the Lands Ministry seeks to establish the lawful status of the disputed property and determine what, if any, compensation may be due.

Tyrese Gibson Arrives in Uganda Ahead of Africa Coffee Marathon

Agriculture

This year’s event is being held under the theme “Empowering the IK Community of Karamoja through Coffee Farming to End Poverty.” The theme reflects the organizers’ broader ambition to use coffee farming as a tool for economic empowerment while drawing attention to communities facing poverty and limited livelihood opportunities.

National News

Kiira Residents urged to Vote for Ability Rather than...

"I have served you for the last 25 years I know some things might have not gone right and am here asking all residents to put our differences aside, forgive each other and move forward and I promise you this will be the last term as your chairman and I pledge to serve you with my team and make sure we develop our area together," Lukwago added.

Politics

NRM’s Idah Nabayigga Wins Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has retained the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat after its candidate, Idah...

Court

Mwanga Kivumbi Back in Court as Bail Bid in...

Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 co-accused returned to court as the International Crimes Division continued hearing their bail application in a terrorism case arising from the deadly post-election violence that rocked Butambala District in January 2026.

Court

Kivumbi’s Bail Bid Deferred as Terrorism Case Hearing Ends...

The bail application hearing for former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 23 co-accused ended without...

BREAKING NEWS

Opposition Leadership Structure Confirmed as Ssenyonyi Maintains LoP Position...

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has confirmed its opposition leadership structure in Uganda’s 12th Parliament, formally setting out key...

Politics

Who Takes Kalangala Next as electoral commission Sets Dates...

Beyond the island district itself, the Kalangala by-election is increasingly being viewed as an early political temperature test between the ruling NRM and the opposition NUP following the 2026 general elections. With sympathy, legacy politics, and party dominance all colliding in one race, the outcome could carry significance far beyond the shores of Ssese Islands.

National News

Opposition Battles Political Paralysis, Strategic Uncertainty Amid Kyagulanyi’s Absence

Uganda’s opposition is grappling with deepening internal mistrust and strategic uncertainty following the departure of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, leader...

Politics