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By Amos Tayebwa – Mbarara A fresh storm is brewing within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as tension mounts between official party flagbearers and NRM-leaning independents ahead of the 2026 general elections. Mbarara City North MP Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari has come out strongly to defend his decision to run as an independent, accusing some senior NRM figures of intimidation and …

Sheema, Uganda — The political landscape of Sheema South, western Uganda, has taken a new twist following the entry of Tomson Mwesigwa Bandiho . He was last week officially nominated to contest as an Independent candidate in the forthcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. Speaking shortly after his nomination, Bandiho expressed gratitude to the people of Sheema South for their confidence in …

By Amos Tayebwa — Mbarara Rwampara District, long notorious for violent elections, is once again in the spotlight as political rivals MP Julius Tusiime Karuhanga and former legislator Charles Ngabirano prepare to face off for the Rwampara East parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections. The two candidates, who were both nominated last week, traded accusations and warnings over …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned road engineers and contractors against doing shoddy work, urging them to change their ways and embrace quality workmanship in government infrastructure projects. The President made the call while addressing a large crowd at the Peace Grounds in Kitgum Municipality, Acholi sub-region, on Thursday during his countrywide tour as the NRM presidential flagbearer to popularise …

63 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in a road fatal crash that occurred today, 22nd October 2025, at midnight 12:15 am at Kitaleba Village, near Asili Farm, along the Kampala-Gulu Highway, Uganda Police has confirmed. According to police, the fatal crash involved four motor vehicles; UBF 614X, Isuzu bus (Nile Star Coaches), CGO 5132AB 07 Toyota …

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, …

Mukono District Local Government, in partnership with the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP), has today held a meeting with Project Affected Persons (PAPs) to disclose the Property Valuation Report for those severely affected by the Ntenjeru–Buule Road construction project. District Officials with some of the members of the affected Communities. The meeting, held in Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council, …

By Eric Yiga A wave of excitement and relief swept through roadside traders along the Gayaza–Kayunga highway, particularly in Kalagi and Lugazi town, after the Ministry of Works and Transport granted them temporary permission to continue operating within road reserve areas. The traders, who mainly operate in Kalagi Town, Kyampisi Sub-county in Mukono District, had recently protested eviction orders issued …

Arua City, Uganda – Leaders in Arua and across West Nile have expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government for delivering peace, stability, and development to the region. The leaders spoke to journalists today, Sunday, 12th Oct, after a meeting of the NRM District Campaign Task Force in Arua City, ahead of …

By Kyeyune Ali Arua City, Uganda — In a major breakthrough for infrastructure and service delivery, Arua City has acquired a brand-new motor grader worth UGX 1.2 billion, fully financed through locally generated revenue. The grader, commissioned today by the Minister for Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, was hailed as a symbol of financial independence and better service delivery. Min. For …