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,…

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Museveni pledges special fertiliser fund for tea farmers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that the government will establish a dedicated special fund to enable tea farmers in Kanungu District to access affordable fertilisers, saying the intervention will boost productivity and strengthen the district’s tea-driven economy. Addressing thousands of supporters during a campaign rally at Rwere Playground in Kanungu District on Wednesday, 26th…

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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…

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