Tag: Norbert Mao

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

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The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

Politics

Inside Uganda’s New Cabinet: Museveni Retains Key Old Guard...

Earlier this week, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni unveiled Uganda’s new cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, maintaining several long-serving senior...

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Mao Accuses NRM of Betraying DP-NRM Cooperation Agreement

“The agreement we have is fundamental. We have been faithful to our part of the agreement. That is the reason why the president invited me to try first,” Mao said.

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NUP Fronts Paul Mwiru for Speakership Race

“We have been complaining about how bad those fronted by other parties are. Today, we have decided to front our own, the holy one, to represent the opposition in the forthcoming speakership race. I implore all opposition members of Parliament to rally behind our candidate,” Ssenyonyi said.

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UYD’s Dumba Asks Mao to Quit DP Leadership as...

Dumba further argued that the agreement was never approved by DP’s top organs, including the National Executive Committee, National Council, or party delegates, insisting that it remained a personal arrangement rather than a formal party pact.

Court

DP Pressure Mounts as Mao-NRM Cooperation Deal Declared Expired

Fresh divisions have emerged within the Democratic Party after a faction of party members declared the cooperation agreement between...

Opinion

FROM DIVISION TO DIALOGUE: WHY COALITION POLITICS IS UGANDA’S...

As Nelson Mandela observed, nations can choose between conflict and cooperation. Increasingly, countries are choosing negotiation, reconciliation, and coalition-building. These require political maturity, for instance, a clear ideology, internal democracy, and a willingness to compromise without losing identity.

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Mao Reiterates Speaker Candidature, Launches Legal Defence Fund

Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.

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