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President Museveni Responds to Andrew Mwenda on Industrialization and Patriotism Mr. Mwenda, thank you for declaring me senile and incapable of judging right. You will, however, discover that at 82, I am still able to defend Uganda and myself with the Bible, the AK-47 and the pen.You are supposed to be a journalist. Why do you not interview these “conmen” …

Viewers: 90,009 By Spy Uganda Kampala Capital City Authority has issued a stern public warning to businesses, places of worship, entertainment venues and event organisers over rising noise pollution in the city, announcing immediate enforcement measures against violators. In a public notice released this week, KCCA said the crackdown will target operators who fail to comply with the National …

Viewers: 90,003 By Spy Uganda A total of 19 National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament and one NRM-leaning legislator have formally expressed interest in contesting for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament. The expression of interest exercise was opened by the NRM Electoral Commission on Friday evening following directives and resolutions passed by …

By Mulengera Reporters The Government of Uganda officially invested up to Shs750bn into the Matugga-based DEI Pharmaceuticals manufacturer, which earned Ugandans a shareholding of 9% in the business. This PPP decision was controversial from the very inception as a significant number of MPs protested and questioned the prudence of doing such a thing.   Andrew Mwenda, a renowned Museveni supporter, …

× The two retired Bishops of Kigezi Diocese have endorsed and Mr. Kakama Godwin Nelson Kagoma to be appointed a minister saying he is a great leader who can serve Kigezi and the country. The Bishops George Katwesigye and Dr. William Rukirade were additional voices to those of other local leaders that last week backed Mr.  Kakama who was praised …

By Mulengera Reporters Former Luuka County MP Meddie Mulumba has distinguished himself as a fearless and radical defender of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on social media platforms, including a WhatsApp group comprising of ex-legislators.   Mulumba’s latest victim is none other than former Museveni Minister Daniel Omara Atubo from Otuke County in Lango. In his characteristically provocative rant, Mulumba reminded Atubo …

By Mulengera Reporters  On Tuesday, NUP activist Habib Buwembo came to Mulengera News offices to share his story on how he for years was persecuted and made to shrink by the outgoing Speaker Anita Among.   The very uncompromising Habib Buwembo was originally an FDC NEC member but currently belongs to NUP where he serves as the head mobilization. He says he left FDC …

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has officially launched an innovative digital health application dubbed HIViCare, a groundbreaking platform designed to improve access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment and counseling services etc among Uganda’s most vulnerable and high-risk populations. The launch, held at Fair Way Hotel in Kampala, brought together officials …

By Mulengera Reporters In a matter of a few tweets, the powerful PLU Secretary General David Kabanda managed to expose the fallibilities of some of the big political men who Ugandans have always taken to be very powerful, if not invincible.   These include Sheema MP Dickson Kateshumbwa who Kabanda warned to stop undermining PLU and Gen MK or else …

× In a strongly worded response, Julius Dumba, the Democratic Party (DP) Spokesperson for Lubaga North, has sharply criticized Hon. Norbert Mao’s recent letter to President Yoweri Museveni, in which Mao reportedly sought support for the position of Speaker of the 12th Parliament. Dumba described the letter as “a unilateral plea for personal political accommodation” that bypasses the Democratic Party’s …