Politics
Salvation Army leader Gen Lyndon Buckingham arrives in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda — The world leader of The Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham, has arrived in Uganda for a six-day working visit to oversee ongoing projects and meet with church officers and government officials. General Buckingham, a New Zealand national who assumed office as the 22nd General of The Salvation Army in August 2023, touched…
Lawyer arrested at Bobi Wine’s home
Magere – A lawyer aligned with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) was briefly detained Monday while attempting to access the home of NUP president and presidential candidate Bobi Wine in Magere. Kakuru Tumusiime, a High Court advocate and part of an NUP legal delegation, was blocked by police and military operatives when the team…
Amin ruled me for only hours, says Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned against authoritarian leadership, saying leaders must never impose themselves on citizens through intimidation or force, as he led Ugandans in commemorating the 49th anniversary of Archbishop Janani Luwum’s martyrdom in Kitgum District. The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni,…
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…