By Hannah Marion NamukasaThe Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has suspended its month-long industrial action following a temporary understanding with Parliament over salary disparities between science and arts teachers. During a press briefing held Thursday at UNATU headquarters in Kampala, General Secretary Filbert Baguma announced that the strike had been suspended—not ended—for two weeks, allowing Parliament time to address long-standing …

Just as the dust refuses to settle over the controversial contract renewal of Eng. John Mary Vianne Twinomujuni at the Ministry of Water and Environment, a new storm is brewing — this time inside the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. All eyes are now fixed on Internal Auditor General Fixon Okonye, whose contract expires next week, October 25, …

Post Views: 2 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE (MK)IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com………The woman Member of Parliament for Bushenyi district and flag bearer spent the whole day visiting village per village looking for votes in central division Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality Bushenyi district.The villages where she visited she was welcomed with songs and dances are Kyeitembe East, West ,tankhill ,Bwatogo Katungu and Nshoozi. While in …

Post Views: 2 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE (MK)IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com…………..The chairman of NRM Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality and strong businessman as well as former aide to tycoon Hassan Basajabalaba was summoned to Bushenyi police yesterday recorded the statement in regards to the panga men that cut 16 people across Ishaka town on independence day 2025Hajji Muhammad Lukwago is a rich and stubborn …

Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading microfinance bank, joined thousands of Kampala residents to celebrate the Kampala City Festival 2025 on 12th October 2025, under the theme “Celebrating Enterprise and Innovation in Kampala.” The Kampala City Festival, organized by Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), is one of the country’s largest cultural and social gatherings, attracting thousands of Ugandans and international visitors. The …

Old Kampala – ‎The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Joint Session has approved the creation of 17 new Muslim districts across the country to strengthen administration and service delivery within the Muslim community. The resolutions — passed on Thursday, October 16, 2025— stipulate phased implementation and a one-year probationary performance evaluation; districts that fail to meet set standards will lose their …

Women and queer people face violence and discrimination across Lesotho  LGBTI pride marchers in Lesotho in 2014. (Cath Mouogo photo courtesy of Welsh Centre for International Affairs / Matrix Support Group / The Hub) An international commission of lawyers and court officials has kicked off an initiative aimed at reducing violence against women and LGBTQI+ people in the southern African …

By Amos Tayebwa | Mbarara Drama is unfolding in Mbarara City politics after loyal supporters of former Woman MP aspirant Bonny Kiconco Kashaija dumped her camp and declared total allegiance to Naome Kibaju Kamuhanda, the NRM flag bearer for the 2026 general elections. The political crossover happened at Pebu Motel, Kakiika, where dozens of Kiconco’s diehards waved the yellow flag …

Yumbe – President Yoweri Museveni has said that while the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has successfully united Ugandans and delivered national development, it is now time for every household to focus on wealth creation. Speaking at a rally in Yumbe District, President Museveni said the NRM government has brought peace, roads, electricity, schools, and health centers across the country, but …

TEREGO – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the NRM Presidential flagbearer, on Wednesday officially commissioned the newly constructed Leju Sports Stadium in Terego District, marking a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructural development. The opening of the stadium was followed by a rally, during which the President addressed thousands of residents and party supporters. Welcomed by enthusiastic locals and leaders, …