Politics
Museveni promises Kasese international airport, SGR
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to fast-track the construction of an international airport and the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Kasese, promising a major boost for tourism, trade and regional connectivity. Speaking during a campaign rally in Kasese District, the President said the government has prioritised the region for large-scale infrastructure…
Bobi Wine in Lango, denied access to Amolatar venue
Lango — The National Unity Platform (NUP), led by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, resumed its campaign in the Lango sub-region yesterday, despite last-minute challenges in Amolatar District. The campaign was initially scheduled to begin at Amolatar Boma Ground, but NUP coordinators reported that access to the venue was denied at the…
WIPO Director General in Uganda for strategic visit
Uganda has welcomed Mr Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), for an official working visit at the invitation of Hon. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The visit underscores Uganda’s commitment to fostering innovation, intellectual property (IP)-driven enterprise, and strengthening international cooperation to promote sustainable investment and development….
The beauty is that God loves NRM – Museveni
Sheema — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Chairperson and flagbearer for the 2026 elections, on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, intensified his campaign trail with a major rally in Sheema District—defending the NRM’s legacy on peace, unity and development while unveiling fresh commitments for the district and the country. Addressing thousands…
Police block Mafabi’s Gayaza entry
Gayaza — The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) campaign trail has faced fresh disruption after police reportedly blocked the party’s advance team from accessing Gayaza Town, forcing a temporary halt to their scheduled activities. In a brief statement, the party said: “Reports coming in of police blocking the FDC campaign team from accessing Gayaza. Still…