Nakasero, Kampala– As the competition in the race of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament continues to get stuff, a total of Nineteen Members of Parliament have filed the credentials to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat expressing interest to Contest for those two seats. Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth accompanied by Hon. Thomas Tayebwa and other officials at NRM …

Rice farmers Newly sworn-in MPs from the Bukedi sub-region have criticised government restrictions on wetland rice growing and fishing, arguing that the measures are being enforced without viable alternative sources of income for affected communities. The legislators, drawn from Butebo, Bunyole East, Tororo North, Samia Bugwe North, Namayingo South, Kabweri, Butaleja and Kibuku constituencies, said their districts remain among the …

Peruth Chemutai Uganda’s Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai produced another commanding performance to win her second Diamond League title in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Xiamen Wanda Diamond League meeting in China on Saturday. Chemutai clocked 8:51.06 to finish ahead of Kenya-born Winfred Yavi, who represents Bahrain and crossed the line in 8:51.54, while Kenya’s reigning world champion Faith Cherotich …

Viewers: 100,003 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Kabarole– A new political chapter has officially opened in Kabarole District following the swearing-in of newly elected LC5 Chairperson Kimome Ruben Araali, popularly known as “Makubebe,” who took oath on Friday afternoon, at the Kabarole District headquarters in Kitumba amid optimism, political symbolism, and renewed expectations from residents across Tooro sub-region. Kimome, a …

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 …