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The Minister for the Presidency and NRM flag bearer for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has cautioned party leaders against engaging in divisive politics, urging them instead to champion unity and hope as the constituency heads into a decisive electoral season. Speaking during a meeting with all NRM structures in Kidera Town Council midweek, Minister Babalanda said leaders …

By Amos Tayebwa | Mbarara Mbarara City is on fire this month with residents of Biharwe Matooke Daily Market turning the heat on City Councilor Ronald Taremwa Bamuhaira, accusing him of being part of a powerful clique behind the illegal grabbing of government land — including a public road! The drama unfolded during a heated meeting chaired by Jackline Kankunda, …

The NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson [Female] and Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among today spent her day in Kibuku where she continues mobilising votes for President Yoweri Museveni and NRM flagbearers. Among persuaded the people of Kibuku to vote for united leaders for transformational leadership that is hinged on peace, development and prosperity. “If you have one team of leaders …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has fulfilled his pledge to strengthen local governance by delivering 176 brand new vehicles worth UGX 35.2 billion to Local Government leaders across the country. The vehicles were this afternoon handed over at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to 135 District Chairpersons, 10 City Mayors, and 31 Municipal Leaders.  This initiative is aimed at enhancing the supervision and …

PADER — President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders to focus on developing key infrastructure projects before pursuing other government programmes, saying infrastructure forms the backbone of Uganda’s economic transformation. Addressing a campaign rally at Pajule Primary School in Pader District Thursday , Museveni said that while many communities have competing demands, government must concentrate on critical areas such as roads, …

By Amos Tayebwa – Mbarara Tensions are mounting in Rwemigina Ward, Mbarara City North Division, as church leaders and residents intensify calls for the relocation of the Kenkombe garbage dumping site, citing worsening health risks and emerging cases of suspected land grabbing on the contested land. The dispute came to light during the closure of Mbarara City North Division baraza meetings recently held at St. Luke Kaburangire Church of …

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara, Uganda — As the country gears up for the 2026 general elections, senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders have launched a strong campaign to isolate party-leaning independent candidates, urging voters to back only official NRM flag bearers. The call was made over the weekend during a thanksgiving ceremony held at the home of Patrick Musinguzi Akooki, …

The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, argues that religious leaders should fight poverty and criminality in the minds of their followers while preaching the word of God. Minister Babalanda, who is also the Director of SDA Busoga Women’s field, made her remarks Saturday, 18th October, during the closing ceremony of a 14-day retreat on mindset change that …

Bulambuli County Flag bearer on the NRM ticket, and Mp aspiring, Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara has called on all schools in the District to allow candidates to sit their final examinations even if they have outstanding school fees balances, saying no learner should miss exams due to financial hardship. Biara, made the appeal on Monday, 13th 2025  during a visit to …

Mukono– Leaders from across Mukono District have today convened at the CAO’s Boardroom at Mukono District Headquarters for a high-level EMYOOGA stakeholders’ engagement meeting aimed at re-assessing the performance of the government’s flagship wealth creation program, EMYOOGA. Officials from Microfinance Support Center and District officials who turned up for the meeting. The meeting brought together the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), …