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Post Views: 10 By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante(MK)In Mitoomawww.mknewslink.comThe deputy speaker of parliament Rt. Hon Thomas Tayebwa has been hit by another scandal whereby he is forcing Mitooma district service commission to recruit his brother in law dr. Wilberforce Owembabazi.Dr. Owembabazi retired from Bushenyi local government long time ago and decided to join USAID and after its closure by the …

Post Views: 10 0-0x0-0-0# By Aggrey TwesigyeIn Isingirowww.mknewslink.comIsingiro district is facing severe impacts of climate change, with unpredictable rainfall patterns and prolonged droughts threatening soil fertility, dairy farming, and overall agricultural productivity. According to Emmanuel Bwengye, the District Natural Resources Officer, the area has been greatly affected by prolonged dry spells, resulting in acute water shortages for both domestic …

Post Views: 4 By Andama MosesIn Masindiwww.mknewslink.com Residents of Masindi have demanded for explanation from the office of district natural resources over alleged partnership with national forest authority (NFA) to steal public land. This concern was raised during district budget conference held on Friday 31st October 2025. Shirinji Aziz resident of Nyanghya cell central division Masindi Municipality while submitting …

Amudat — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday urged residents of Amudat District in Karamoja Sub-region to continue supporting the National Resistance Movement (NRM), saying the ruling party has worked tirelessly to bring peace, stability, and development to the region. Museveni, who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, thanked the …

President Yoweri Museveni has revealed how his government managed to persuade the karacunas—the young Karamojong warriors—to give up cattle rustling and embrace peace and development. Addressing a rally at Jubilee 2000 Secondary School in Karenga District, Museveni recounted the long and painful journey to disarmament in Karamoja, saying the process began with changing people’s mindsets and showing the youth that …

By Amos Tayebwa — Mbarara Rwampara District, long notorious for violent elections, is once again in the spotlight as political rivals MP Julius Tusiime Karuhanga and former legislator Charles Ngabirano prepare to face off for the Rwampara East parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections. The two candidates, who were both nominated last week, traded accusations and warnings over …

The NRM National Treasurer Amb. Hon Barbara Nekesa Oundo Yesterday afternoon addressed NRM flag bearers, leaders ,mobilzers  in Mayobe and Lumino  as Busia prepares to welcome H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM Presidential Flag Bearer, who is currently on a nationwide campaign trail. In her remarks, the National Treasurer Hon Nekesa Oundo sensitized the community on the various wealth …

Post Views: 12 By Ambrose KwerondaIn Kisoro Districtwww.mknewslink.com President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on religious leaders to promote unity among citizens as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. This message was delivered by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, who represented President Museveni as the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of first …

The Mbale Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, October 23, 2025, sentenced two senior officials from Manafwa District to two years in prison and ordered them to refund Shs1.6 billion they fraudulently obtained from Duckhill Microfinance in Mbale City. The case, Duckhill Microfinance Vs. Manafwa Principal Human Resource Officer (PHRO) Betty Namono and Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Michael Bichacha, had dragged …

In a surprising turn of events, Bungokho Central in Mbale District has been declared neutral ground following the entry of former Minister Hon. Kafabusa into the race as an independent candidate. Rumors suggest that Kafabusa had vowed not to return to the race but later decided to support Hon. George Wamono, another contestant. This unexpected move has left his opponents …