Tag: Political parties

The planned teachers strike sparks move to abolish sit down strikes

Arts teachers under the umbrella of Uganda Professional Humanity Teachers Union (UPHTU) Lango branch scheduled a sit down strike starting June 6 2025 over continued salary discrimination and un-fulfilled government promises. However, it is anticipated that the...

Fuel Price Hike Worries Ugandan Drivers and Daily Commuters

Oil & Gas

Earlier this week, Ugandans experienced a slight increase in fuel prices, sparking concern among vehicle-dependent workers such as taxi drivers, delivery personnel, and others. Many expressed worry that the price hike could significantly affect their daily...

Politics

Kyagulanyi Apologizes to Buikwe Residents for Backing ‘Wrong’ NUP...

Apart from Jimmy Lwanga, NUP's Bukoto South MP Twaha Kagabo also crossed to PLU, a political movement headed by the first son, General Muhoozi Keinerugaba.

Politics

UPC Leaders Rally for Voters’ Vigilance during Kisoro MP...

Akena will be ready to challenge the incumbent candidate of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) come the 2026 general elections.

Politics

MPs Raise Dust on Kiwanda’s Appointment as Chair National...

President Museveni on Thursday, October 31, 2024, appointed Kiwanda as the consortium chair, replacing Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda.

Politics

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE...

Is the opposition enjoying the patronage system of governance? Can this patronage end in our political parties?

Politics

Lukwago Accuses Electoral Commission of Dodging Them during New...

The Secretary of the Electoral Commission, Leonard Mulekwah, wrote a letter instructing the People's Front for Freedom Party to comply with the Political Parties and Organizations Act of 2005, which prohibits registering political parties or organizations with names or symbols already in use by other registered parties.

National News

UPC Calls for Peace, Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) spokesperson, Arach Sharon Oyat, has asked all key stakeholders in the coming 2026 elections to maintain peace and remain calm.

National News

UPC’s AKENA TO CONTEST IN 2026 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Party spokesperson Arach Sharon has confirmed that the UPC party President Jimmy Akena will be contesting for the presidency of Uganda come 2026.

Politics