By Amiri Wabusimba For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green corridors, and inclusive spaces meant to drive economic dignity. Mubende was once held up as proof that this future was within reach. But today, the town has become something else entirely, a global…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned that any individuals or groups seeking to destabilise Uganda will face decisive consequences, saying the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has the capacity and infrastructure to safeguard peace across the country. Speaking during the end-of-year national prayers held at State House, Entebbe, President Museveni said Uganda’s stability would not…
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned what he calls the Ugandan government’s “stinking double standards and abuse of authority,” following two high-profile incidents that, he claims, favour President Yoweri Museveni while obstructing opposition activities. Bobi Wine highlighted: Court Adjournment for Museveni Rally – On December 10, 2025, the Masindi…
Hoima – In a significant milestone for higher education in Uganda’s Bunyoro sub-region, the Kikuube District Council has unanimously approved the master plan for the long-awaited Bunyoro University, officials announced. The decision, made during a council session in Hoima, clears a critical hurdle for the establishment of the public institution, which is set to become…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned Ugandans against treating the country’s oil as permanent wealth, insisting that the petroleum resources in the Albertine region must be managed prudently to create lasting economic benefits beyond the 20–25 years of production. Addressing supporters in Buliisa Town Council on Thursday during his campaign trail in the Bunyoro sub-region,…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned Ugandans against placing excessive hope in the country’s upcoming oil revenues, urging households to prioritise sustainable wealth creation through commercial agriculture. Speaking during a campaign rally in Masindi Municipality on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, President Museveni said that while Uganda’s oil production—set to begin in 2026—will significantly boost national…
President Museveni has criticised what he described as a lack of political and economic consciousness among African youth. “I always wonder why young people are not thinking about the future of Africa. You spend a lot of time dancing and watching football,” he said. “At 20, I was already thinking about liberation and the long-term…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a strong warning to government officials and local leaders accused of mismanaging funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM), vowing a nationwide crackdown to protect beneficiaries and restore trust in the flagship poverty-eradication programme. Speaking on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Kabarole State Lodge in Fort Portal City, the…
The court in Kampala has sentenced 20-year-old Senior Six student Edison Ssemugenyi to six months in prison for spreading false information about President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba on TikTok. According to prosecutors, Ssemugenyi used his TikTok account to publish false claims that President Museveni was bedridden. The court also…
Kamwenge – The atmosphere was electric at Kyabenda Primary School playgrounds in Kamwenge District on Monday as President Yoweri Museveni addressed a campaign rally, with an unexpected group of supporters adding to the excitement — tourists from Spain. The visitors, who were reportedly travelling in the region, joined local attendees on the dance floor, celebrating…