President Yoweri Museveni has moved to stabilise Uganda Airlines by engaging a veteran Ethiopian Airlines executive as an interim leader and consultant, as the national carrier grapples with heavy financial losses, governance issues, and leadership shake-ups. Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Girma Wake — who led that airline from 2004 to 2011 and is widely credited…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has accused the National Unity Platform (NUP) of manipulating votes in the recent elections, asserting that 2.7 million fake votes were introduced into the system. The President made the comments while defending the use of Biometric Voter Verification (BVVK) machines during the polls, citing their role in securing victories for NRM…
Prime Minister Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s victory in the 2026 general elections, while criticising opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) for failing to inspire confidence among voters. Her remarks were made during an interview on #NTVOnTheSpot, where she reviewed the recent polls and Uganda’s political landscape. According to Nabbanja, Museveni’s…
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House. The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a confirmation letter from the Ministry of Public Service, issued on the directive of the President. “I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency the…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to inject 30 billion Ugandan shillings annually—approximately $8 million—into the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) as part of efforts to transform the national broadcaster into a modern, competitive public media house. The pledge was reiterated by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, who said President Yoweri…