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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! M7 in Bududa: “Roads, power, bridges first — that’s how we create wealth!”

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Bududa — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to prioritizing infrastructure development as the foundation for Uganda’s continued socio-economic transformation. Addressing NRM supporters in Bududa District, the President said that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government remains focused on building key economic and social infrastructure to support the country’s long-term growth. He explained that development must rest on …

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WOMEN POWER! Centenary Bank Champions Women’s Economic Empowerment at the 2025 Women’s Enterprise Conference

WOMEN POWER Centenary Bank Champions Womens Economic Empowerment at the

Kampala, 31st October 2025 – Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, joined women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development partners at the annual Women Enterprise Conference with a shared goal of bridging the financial and economic gaps faced by women entrepreneurs. Held under the theme “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Business Growth.” The conference showcased the critical role women …

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UEDCL Speaks out on Three days Power Outage In Bugisu Districts

UEDCL Speaks out on Three days Power Outage In Bugisu

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has explained the circumstances surrounding the massive power outage being experienced in most districts in Bugisu subregion today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025. A brief statement issued by Jonan Kiiza, the UEDCL Head of Corporate and Stakeholders Affairs says Mbale City, Nakaloke, Budadiri, Bududa, Buwalsi, Mpoogo, Sironko Town Council, Buyombo, Manafwa and surrounding areas are the …

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Youth Advocate Nyanzi Blasts NUP MPs for Clinging to Power While Demanding M7’s Exit

Youth Advocate Nyanzi Blasts NUP MPs for Clinging to Power

by AdminOctober 20, 2025October 20, 20250 Share0 By Peter Luzinda Ugandan youth advocate and entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther has questioned the integrity of Members of Parliament under the National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing them of hypocrisy for demanding change while holding onto power themselves.In a recent interview, Nyanzi challenged the opposition’s double standards, asking …

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Uganda’s Political X-Ray: Power, Personality, and the Pulse of a Nation

Uganda’s Political X-Ray: Power, Personality, and the Pulse of a Nation

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 …

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Can the Pearl of Africa Finally Witness a Peaceful Transfer of Power? » The Hoima Post –

Can the Pearl of Africa Finally Witness a Peaceful Transfer

By Ronald Kasirye As Uganda approaches her sixty-third Independence anniversary, the question echoing across political circles, households, and online platforms remains the same: Can Uganda finally experience a peaceful transition of power? From the streets of Kampala to the rural villages of Luweero, many Ugandans are hoping that 2026 might mark a new dawn defined not by bloodshed but by …

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Uganda Ramps Up Power Distribution Investments to Meet Soaring Energy Demand

Uganda Ramps Up Power Distribution Investments to Meet Soaring Energy

By Jumah Kakomo Uganda’s annual energy demand has grown at an average rate of 10% over recent years, largely driven by increased industrial consumption and a rise in new customer connections. However, this growth coincided with the UMEME concession transition period, which limited capital investments in the distribution network due to short capital mobilization and investment recovery windows. Uganda Ramps …

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