President Museveni in Arusha, Tanzania to Discuss Climate Change Solutions and Regional Security at EAC Summit
President Museveni has arrived in Arusha, the capital city of Tanzania, to partake in the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC). The heads of state from East Africa are set to deliberate on critical issues this Friday, including climate change, food security, regional security, and financial sustainability.
In a statement shared on his social media account, President Museveni emphasized that the primary objective of the summit is to propel the aspirations of the East African Community.
“I have...
NUP Dismisses Bigirwa for Trying to Defraud Kyabazinga through Purported wife
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has fired Moses Bigirwa, the NUP Eastern Mobilizer and Coordinator, for allegedly colluding with Alison Anna Nadiope to defraud the Kyabazinga of 750 million Ugandan shillings. Robert Kyagulanyi, the NUP party President, suspended Bigirwa on November 20, 2023, and replaced him with Andrew Kiiza Kaluya. Kyagulanyi stated that Bigirwa was being replaced due to indiscipline and undermining the NUP leadership and the Kyabazinga of Busoga.
"As NUP leadership we have decided to suspend Bigirwa and...
Bobi Wine Faces Backlash for Snubbing Busoga Royal Wedding
Renowned political figure Robert Kyagulanyi Ssetamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has come under fire for reportedly failing to attend the royal wedding of Busoga’s Kyabazinga, HRH Gabula Nadiope IV, and his bride, Jovia Mutesi. Bobi Wine claimed that he did not receive an official invitation from the kingdom, despite being verbally informed about the event by the Prime Minister of Busoga Dr Muvawala.
Bobi Wine, who had returned from an overseas trip in time for the wedding, expressed his...
Besigye, NUP Coalition Risks Lukwago, Ssemujju’s Political Careers
Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye’s alliance with the National Unity Platform (NUP) has created more divisions and uncertainties for Ibrahim Ssemjju Nganda, Member of Parliament Kira Municipality, Erias Lukwago Kampala City Lord Mayor, and other leaders. The leaders, especially those from Luwengo and Hoima, who have recently returned to FDC Najjjanakumbi faction.
According to sources, the divisions and disagreements in opposition parties, NUP, FDC Katonga, and FDC Najjanakumbi, are far from over. They state that, during the opening of NUP party...
Oppostion MPs’ Hypocrisy Exposed as They Boycott Plenary Sessions but Attend Paid Committee Meetings.
The opposition MPs have been boycotting parliamentary plenary sessions as a form of protest. They argue that the government needs to agree to certain terms before they will resume attending sessions. However, sources have revealed that the opposition MPs only reject sessions that don't provide them with allowances, while attending those that do. This suggests that the opposition MPs' actions are hypocritical and clearly motivated by self-interest rather than the interests of their constituents.
According to sources, the attendance book...
Activist Buwembo Returned to Luzira After NUP Fail to Cover Cash Bail of 3 Million
The National Unity Platform (NUP) activist Habib Buwembo was sent back to Luzira Prison yesterday evening after he was granted cash bail of 3 million Ugx but failed to raise the money.
Buwembo, who appeared before City Hall Court on November 10, 2023, under Magistrate Edgar Karikire, was released on bail of UGX 3 million cash and UGX 10 million non-cash to each of the surities.
Upon receiving the ruling, Buwembo’s sureties looked around for 3 million UGX, but all in...
