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KABERAMAIDO — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on fishermen to adopt responsible fishing practices to protect fish stocks and promote sustainable livelihoods. Speaking during a campaign rally in Kaberamaido District, the President advised residents to use proper fishing nets and avoid catching immature fish, warning that destroying young fish threatens both the environment and future incomes. “It is taboo …

KAPELEBYONG – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer, yesterday , Thursday 30th Oct, took his 2026–2031 campaign trail to Teso sub-region, placing a new cattle restocking proposal at the heart of his message to residents. Addressing thousands of supporters at St. Francis Secondary School, Acumet, in Kapelebyong District, President Museveni announced plans for a …

Napak – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni for her significant contribution to the transformation of the Karamoja Sub-region, especially in improving water access and food security. Speaking at his final rally in the sub-region on Thursday, the President recalled that Mrs. Museveni was the first minister to volunteer to serve in Karamoja when others …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that local pastoralists in the Karamoja sub-region continue grazing their livestock in the Pian Upe Game Reserve as government undertakes consultations to find a lasting solution to the long-standing conflict between herders and conservation authorities. Accompanied by First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, the President issued the directive while addressing residents of Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk …

The Minister for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has broken the government’s silence on the blockade of Nation Media Group (NMG) journalists from Parliament, suggesting they are free to use content from the state-owned Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) instead. The directive came in response to queries from Members of Parliament seeking clarity on why journalists from …

Amudat — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday urged residents of Amudat District in Karamoja Sub-region to continue supporting the National Resistance Movement (NRM), saying the ruling party has worked tirelessly to bring peace, stability, and development to the region. Museveni, who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, thanked the …

MOROTO/KOTIDO – President Yoweri Museveni has said that peace and stability brought by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government have transformed Karamoja, attracting both local and foreign investors to the region. Speaking at a rally in Moroto on Monday, where he was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, the President said the …

President Yoweri Museveni has revealed how his government managed to persuade the karacunas—the young Karamojong warriors—to give up cattle rustling and embrace peace and development. Addressing a rally at Jubilee 2000 Secondary School in Karenga District, Museveni recounted the long and painful journey to disarmament in Karamoja, saying the process began with changing people’s mindsets and showing the youth that …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post | Kampala — 28 October 2025 Ugandans are increasingly disillusioned with the Electoral Commission (EC), as recent events suggest that the institution’s independence is being compromised. Allegations of bias, manipulation, and unlawful conduct have surfaced, casting doubt on the credibility of the upcoming 2026 general elections. Ongoing Court Cases Involving EC Chairperson Justice …

Agago — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised to completely end cattle rustling in the Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions, saying the government has both the technical and military capacity to deal with the remaining groups of raiders. Addressing a rally in Agago District as he concluded his campaign tour of Acholi, the President said the army is fully equipped to …