Politics
Mafabi decries poverty, loan sharks
As Uganda counts down to the presidential and parliamentary elections, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi says poverty and the growing influence of money lenders remain the biggest struggles facing ordinary Ugandans. Speaking on NTV’s “Morning At NTV”, Mafabi said communities across the country shared similar concerns during his nationwide campaign…
Gen Jeje Odongo vows no mercy for vote rigging
With just a day to Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections, Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. (Rtd) Abubakher Jeje Odongo has issued a stern warning against any attempts to subvert the democratic process, saying those who try to rig the polls do so at their own peril. Speaking during an interview on NTV’s “Morning At NTV”, Gen….
Besigye backs Bobi Wine
Kasangati – Opposition supporters, families of political prisoners, and religious leaders gathered at the Kasangati home of jailed opposition veteran Dr Kizza Besigye on Sunday for a special prayer meeting ahead of Uganda’s general elections on January 15. The prayers were aimed at calling for the release of political detainees and advocating for peaceful elections….
Kyabazinga stresses cultural understanding in military leadership
Jinja – The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has highlighted the critical role of cultural awareness in military leadership, emphasising that effective leadership requires more than tactics and logistics—it demands a deep understanding of peoples’ cultures, histories, and traditions. Speaking at the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) in Kimaka, the Kyabazinga was…
12 remanded over attack on rival political camp in Sembabule
Sembabule — Police in Greater Masaka Region have charged 12 suspects in connection with a violent political clash that occurred on December 28, 2025, at Kanoni Village, Nakagongo Parish, Matete Sub-county, Sembabule District. According to the Uganda Police Force, the incident happened at about 3:30 pm when a group of young men allegedly attacked a…