Politics
I’ll return every stolen coin back to the people – Mafabi
Namuwongo & Ggaba — Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nandala Mafabi carried his message of accountability, service, and economic revival through Kampala’s urban belt on Thursday, telling residents that an FDC government would “return every stolen coin back to the people.” The campaign made stops in Namuwongo, Ggaba, Makindye, Kabalagala and other areas,…
NTV Presidential Debate: Bobi Wine, Mafabi confirm as NRM chickens out
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has distanced itself from an upcoming presidential debate organised by NTV Uganda, saying its candidate, President Yoweri Museveni, will not take part. In a statement released on Friday, the NRM said its attention had been drawn to an advert circulating on social media announcing the NTV Presidential Debate 2025,…
Digital news is booming but revenue isn’t – ACME study
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has published the second edition of its State of Uganda’s Media Landscape report. The 2024–2025 edition examines Uganda’s digital news media, focusing on native digital platforms, their operations, ownership, professional practices, and their role in covering public affairs. It analyses these factors and assesses how they influence the reporting of public…
Only NRM can guarantee Uganda’s peace – Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Presidential flag bearer for the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has reaffirmed that the party remains the only political force with a proven record of steering Uganda from instability to peace and development. Addressing thousands of supporters during a campaign rally in Rukungiri, the President said the people of Kigezi…
Museveni on jobs: state cannot employ 50 million Ugandans
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni—also the NRM Presidential Flag-bearer—has launched his 2026/31 campaign trail in the Ankole Sub-region, beginning with a massive rally in Isingiro District. He was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs Patience Rwabwogo Museveni, as he engaged thousands of enthusiastic supporters. Addressing crowds at the Isingiro District Headquarters, President Museveni opened with a reflection…
Gov’t to establish iron and steel factory in Kabale
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that the government is planning to establish an iron and steel factory in Kabale district. He made the remarks during his campaign trail in Kigezi Sub-Region, presenting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for 2026–2031 in Kabale and calling on Ugandans in Rukiga to judge the ruling party by…
Museveni preaches peace and stability in Rubanda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, held a campaign rally in Rubanda District, where he outlined the NRM’s commitment to reinforcing peace, aggressively upgrading key infrastructure, and deepening household income initiatives as part of the party’s 2026–2031 Manifesto. Security and Regional Stability The President began by emphasising the foundational…
Museveni embarks on Western Uganda campaign trail
Kisoro — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) national chairman and presidential flag bearer for the 2026 elections, launched his major Western Uganda campaign trail on Monday, November 24, 2025, with a spirited appeal to supporters in Kisoro District. Consolidating Peace and Development The President’s address was underpinned by the campaign theme:…
Nabbanja in Angola for 7th AU–EU summit
Luanda – Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has arrived in Luanda, Angola, where she will represent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 7th African Union–European Union (AU–EU) Summit, which officially opened on Sunday. The high-level summit brings together Heads of State and Government from both the African Union and the European Union, alongside senior government representatives,…
Museveni, Ruto break ground for $500m Devki mega steel plant
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto officiated at the groundbreaking of the USD 500 million Devki Mega Steel Plant in Kayoro Village, Osukuru County, Tororo District—an investment set to become one of East Africa’s largest industrial projects. The facility, developed by Kenyan industrialist Dr Narendra Raval (Guru) of the Devki Group,…