UCC Clears Boona FM to Resume Broadcasts, Bars Kakyene Over Qualifications – Parrots Media

UCC Clears Boona FM to Resume Broadcasts, Bars Kakyene Over Qualifications

KAMPALA The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has lifted its suspension on the operations of Boona FM 91.8 in Rukungiri Municipality, after nearly one week of suspension over regulatory breaches. On September 11, the station management announced that it was closing operations temporarily to comply with earlier directives by UCC over breaching broadcasting standards. The suspension was however politicized with many …

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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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Govt Revives Bulungi Bwansi With Monthly Cleaning Day – Parrots Media

Govt Revives Bulungi Bwansi With Monthly Cleaning Day

By Leonard Kamugisha Akida, KAMPALA Cabinet has approved the establishment of a monthly National Cleaning Day, with the exercise scheduled to take place on the last Saturday of every month, officials have announced. The resolution, passed by Cabinet on August 11, is awaiting official launch by the President’s Office, after which the exercise will be rolled out nationwide. “The day …

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NRM Radio (Voice of Kampala FM) Officially Launched, Sparks Debate Over Media Neutrality

NRM Radio Voice of Kampala FM Officially Launched Sparks Debate

By Peter Luzinda A new radio station branded as Voice of Kampala FM, commonly referred to as NRM Radio, has officially been launched in Kampala. The station, which aligns itself with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), is already sparking debate over media independence, political messaging, and the future of Uganda’s broadcasting landscape. The launch event drew attention from both …

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Focus on Fixing Your Troubled Marriage with NRM, DF Tells Minister Mao

Focus on Fixing Your Troubled Marriage with NRM DF Tells

By Kabuye Ronald The Democratic Front (DF) party has called on Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao who also serves as President of the Democratic Party (DP) to stop spreading misinformation and instead focus on strengthening his alliance with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). DF’s sharp response follows remarks made by Minister Mao earlier this week, in which …

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