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By the Torch Reporter, Mengo, Kampala- Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Nyendo–Mukungwe and Commissioner of Parliament, has opened up about his relationship with jailed Butambala County MP, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, Hon. Ssegona and Hon. Asuman Basalirwa possing for the photo after visiting Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi at Kitalya Prison. (Courtesy photo) Speaking …

They jumped parties. They chased power. They followed the money trail.On Jan 15, voters returned the favour — with ruthless precision. In one of the clearest verdicts ever delivered at the ballot, Ugandan voters punished political nomads, kicking out MPs who treated parties like bus stops and ideology like disposable clothing. Of the 16 incumbent MPs who defected ahead of …

Post Views: 4 By Aggrey Twesigyein Ntungamo district Political tension is mounting in Rushenyi County, Ntungamo district following a sharp bitter exchange of words between the former Rushenyi MP and the incumbent area MP Hon. Naome Kabasharira. ‎‎Recently, Mwesigwa Rukutana appeared on a Radio talk show accusing the incumbent Member of parliament Hon. Naome Kabasharira of presiding over what …

In a powerful and emotional statement on Monday, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, accused President Yoweri Museveni of weaponizing Uganda’s judiciary to crush political dissent and cling to power. Byanyima’s condemnation followed a Kampala court’s decision to deny bail to Dr. Besigye for a fourth time since his arrest over a …

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By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post A red t-shirt and a head of dreadlocks were enough to mark 20-year-old Luzige Masuudi for death. On the evening of November 18, 2020, what began as an act of political expression nearly ended in a cold mortuary drawer, exposing a brutal campaign of state-sponsored violence designed to silence dissent in Uganda. The …

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 …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Every election cycle across Africa paints familiar picture candidates traversing towns and villages unveiling manifestos, and promising transformative leadership. For incumbents, it’s a moment of accountability, a chance to highlight achievements and justify continuity. For challengers, it’s a platform to spotlight the gaps left unaddressed. Yet, beneath the applause and rhetoric, one recurring theme dominates political conversations: …

By Crispin Kaheru, Member, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Author: Crispin Kaheru (Courtesy photo) Numbers tell stories that speeches cannot. Uganda’s 2025 local government nominations have done just that. They have peeled back the skin of politics to show the country’s inner anatomy. Behind the numbers lie whispers of continuity, signs of change, and a deeper truth: power in Uganda …

Post Views: 8 BY WILBER MUHWEEZI KASIBANTE (MK)IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com——-In an unprecedented move that has sent ripples through the political landscape of Bushenyi District, 10 key coordinators from Nyamunyonyi Vianah Kemigisha’s camp have officially crossed over to join the camp of the current Woman MP, Hon. Annet Mugisha, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing race for political dominance in …