Politics
You can’t brutalise all Ugandans into submission – Mayiga
Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has raised concerns over the use of violence by security operatives during political campaigns, warning that such actions could undermine peaceful elections in Uganda. “Violence breeds violence,” Mayiga said, urging security forces to refrain from using bullets, tear gas, or sticks against citizens during campaign activities. “You can’t brutalise…
Museveni: This time, no one will steal our votes in Buganda
Mubende — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) lost about 2.7 million votes in the Buganda sub-region during the last general election, attributing the loss to failures in protecting the party’s votes rather than a shift in popular support. Speaking at Kasambya Town Council in Mubende District, where he…
Parliament recalled to consider Shs2.1Tn in new loans
Parliament has been recalled from recess to consider new loan requests totalling UGX 2.177 trillion and to receive the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for the 2026/27 financial year, marking the start of formal budget discussions for the next fiscal cycle. In a notice issued on December 12, 2025, the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige,…
Court sets Dec 22 for judgment in Walukaga election petition
The High Court has set December 22 as the date for delivering its judgment in an election petition filed by Busiro East parliamentary aspirant Mathias Walukaga, who is challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) over academic qualification requirements. Justice Simon Peter Kinobe fixed the date on Tuesday after Walukaga appeared in court alongside…
Troublemakers will be dealt with swiftly & decisively – Gen Muhoozi
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned that any individuals intent on disrupting peace, especially during the electoral period, will be dealt with swiftly and decisively in accordance with the law. Speaking at a pipping ceremony for newly promoted Generals and Senior Officers held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran…