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The Power of Walking Away: Seven Lessons Ugandan Politicians Must Learn from Winnie Kizza’s Exit

The Power of Walking Away Seven Lessons Ugandan Politicians Must

  By Ivan Kimuli Kigozi (Journalist) In Ugandan politics, exits are rarely graceful. Most leaders leave office only when forced out by courts, public anger, internal party revolts, age, or death. Voluntary retirement while still popular is almost unheard of. That is precisely why Winnie Kiiza’s decision to step away from elective politics remains one of the most instructive political …

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How Museveni Engineered Power to Be Permanent For nearly four decades » The Hoima Post –

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Uganda’s Closed System: How Museveni Engineered Power to Be PermanentFor nearly four decades, Uganda has been ruled by one man: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who took power in 1986 after a five-year guerrilla war. What began as a reformist promise of democracy has hardened into one of Africa’s most entrenched political systems.Uganda today is not governed by competitive politics. It is …

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Inside the Siege, the Silence, and the Struggle for Power » The Hoima Post –

Over 10 People Reported Dead at NUP MP Muwanga Kivumbis

By Alexander LuyimaUganda is once again standing at a dangerous political crossroads following the conclusion of the January presidential election. While the Electoral Commission has declared Mr. Yoweri Museveni the winner of another term, the country is witnessing one of the most tense and heavily securitized post-election periods in its recent history.At the center of the storm is Robert Kyagulanyi …

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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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