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Presidential Campaigns to Start on September 29 – Parrots Media

Presidential Campaigns to Start on September 29

By Leonard Kamugisha Akida, KAMPALA The Electoral Commission (EC) has revised its roadmap for the 2026 presidential elections, moving the official start of campaigns from October 4 to September 29, 2025. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the change was made to avoid a “dead period” between the nomination of candidates and the commencement of campaigns. “Previously, campaigns were scheduled …

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Uganda’s new copyright law: Nyanzi and Kenzo stir heated debate among artists

Ugandas new copyright law Nyanzi and Kenzo stir heated debate

By Peter Luzinda The Ugandan music scene is no stranger to controversy — but this time, it’s not about beef, battles, or broken record deals. Instead, the spotlight is on the government’s newly approved copyright amendment bill, and the loudest voices are coming from some unexpected corners. Media entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther recently stirred discussion by questioning the value of …

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Masaba Muhamood Commissions the construction of new homes for the needy in Bungokho County Central in Mbale District

Masaba Muhamood Commissions the construction of new homes for the

Bungokho County Central residents in Mbale District are set to receive a smile on their faces as Masaba Commissions the construction of new houses for the needy Hon. Masaba Muhamood Mutenyo, the NRM flag bearer for Bungokho County Central in Mbale District has fulfilled the pledge to construct new homes for the needy in the constituency following a recent community …

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Budadiri East Mp NRM flagger bearer Eng. Nakiyi embarks on fixing all roads connecting hard to reach areas

Budadiri East Mp NRM flagger bearer Eng Nakiyi embarks on

Julius Nakiyi, the Budadiri East Member of Parliament aspirant on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party ticket, has taken the initiative to repair roads connecting hard-to-reach sub-counties.  The sub-counties benefiting from this project include Zesui,Namaguli, Buchambi, Butandiga, Bumulisha, Bukise among others. Nakiyi has used his vehicles to ferry marram and pour it on the roads in these areas.  His goal …

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Arts Teachers Deserve Equal Recognition, Government Must Act Now – Parrots Media

Arts Teachers Deserve Equal Recognition, Government Must Act Now

OPINION By Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu,  As Uganda’s third school term unfolds, classrooms across the country remain eerily quiet not because of holiday breaks, but because hundreds of Arts and Humanities teachers have downed their tools in protest. Their strike, now entering its fifth day, is a direct response to the government’s failure to honor her pledge made three years ago: …

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