Politics
Ugandans mark 49th anniversary of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Kitgum — Thousands of Ugandans gathered to mark the 49th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a symbol of courage and faith in the face of tyranny. The event, held at Luwum’s burial site in Kitgum District, drew pilgrims from across the country, including foot pilgrimages from Kampala and other regions. The commemoration…
MP Persis Namuganza joins Speaker race
KAMPALA — Persis Namuganza, the Member of Parliament elect for Bukono County in Namutumba District, has formally declared her intention to run for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, setting up a high-stakes leadership contest ahead of the legislature’s inauguration. Namuganza, who currently serves as State Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, said her decision…
MP Nalukoola praised for picking up litter during traffic jam
KAMPALA — Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the Kawempe North Member of Parliament-elect, has earned praise from the public after a video circulating online showed him returning a piece of rubbish to a driver amid a heavy traffic jam in Kampala. In footage shared early Friday, Nalukoola was seen picking up litter from the road, where vehicles…
Valentine’s Day: Winnie Byanyima leads tributes as Besigye marks birthday behind bars
KAMPALA — Ugandans at home and abroad have taken to social media to send birthday and Valentine’s Day messages to veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, whose birthday falls on February 14, as concerns continue to grow over his health and prolonged detention. Among those who sent messages was Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of…
Bobi Wine applauds EU sanctions threat over Uganda’s post-poll crackdown
KAMPALA — National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has welcomed a resolution by the European Parliament condemning Uganda’s recently concluded elections and the alleged human rights violations that followed. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Bobi Wine expressed gratitude to the European lawmakers for…