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Mubende– As Uganda continues to strengthen decentralization and local governance, the experience of Mubende District offers an important case study on the complexities of leadership, institutional cooperation, and stakeholder engagement in emerging democracies. Since its creation, Mubende District has witnessed different administrations, each navigating unique political, social, and economic challenges. The current term marks the continuation of leadership under District Chairperson …

KAMPALA — The decision by Parliament’s Appointments Committee to decline the nomination of Dr. Lawrence Muganga for the position of Minister of State for Internal Affairs has evolved into more than a question of one individual’s eligibility. It has opened a wider national conversation about citizenship, constitutional requirements for public office, institutional transparency, and the relationship between talent mobility and …

Rakai, Uganda — The renewed call by Kamuswaga Apollo Sansa Kabumbuli II for formal recognition of the Kooki cultural institution has once again brought national attention to the complex relationship between traditional leadership, cultural identity, and governance structures in Uganda. Speaking publicly on the matter, the Kamuswaga emphasized what he described as Kooki’s historical autonomy and distinct cultural identity, stating …

Kampala– The Uganda Human Rights Commission has congratulated President Yoweri Museveni upon his swearing-in for a fresh term in office, while urging continued commitment to human rights, justice, accountability and inclusive economic empowerment. Commissioner Shifra Lukwago with UHRC Chairperson Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya. (File photo) In a statement dated May 11, 2026, UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya said “This moment is both …

Mubende, Uganda — In development discourse, electricity is often framed as a catalyst for progress powering hospitals, sustaining enterprise, and reinforcing public trust in state institutions. Yet in parts of Uganda today, its absence is producing the opposite effect. In towns like Mubende, prolonged power outages are converging with rising insecurity, exposing vulnerabilities that extend beyond infrastructure into the realm …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s national football team, the Uganda national football team, continues to command talent, patriotism, and passionate public support. Yet its recurring setbacks reveal a deeper reality: the team’s most persistent challenges lie not in tactics or player quality, but in governance, policy coherence, and institutional discipline. The contrast between Uganda’s recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign …

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken a significant step toward strengthening its institutional governance after the National Management Committee adopted a revised Human Resource Manual and Retirement Policy. The milestone follows a detailed presentation by Katureebe Yaziidi, who spoke on behalf of a six-member subcommittee tasked with reviewing and validating the comprehensive 130-page draft document. Katureebe addressed members …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Across the world, cities are increasingly shaped not by plans, but by polls, urban order is negotiated against electoral survival, and the result is a dangerous illusion: that disorder can be governed, postponed, or selectively tolerated without long-term consequence. Kampala’s recent experience offers a sharp lesson in what happens when politics consistently outpaces planning. For years, Kampala …

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Old Kampala– ‎The Shuura Council of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), sitting at the Old Kampala headquarters under the chairmanship of the Deputy Chairman, Sheikh Luutu Sulaiman Wandera, has adopted the Draft Rules of Procedure to guide its operations in accordance with the UMSC Constitution. Some of the council members during the meeting. (Courtesy photo) ‎‎The draft, made pursuant …