Politics

Kagame, Tshisekedi to Meet Sunday Over Escalating Tensions in Eastern DRC

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are set to meet for critical talks amid escalating tensions in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly...

NRM Deputy Secretary: Digital Register to Include All Members Nationwide

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Deputy Secretary General Rose Namayanja Nsereko has emphasised the importance of the ongoing...

Counsel Lufunya Backs ULC’s Decision to Deny Karua Practicing License

The Human Rights Lawyer, Derrick Lufunya, has supported Uganda Law Council's (ULC) decision to deny Kenyan lawyer and...

How Mpuuga’s Democratic Alliance Will Deepen Divisions within Opposition

The former Leader of opposition in Parliament and the Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament Mathias Mpuuga recently launched the...

Besigye’s Co-accused Lutale Kamulegeya Disowned by Family for Treason Ties

The family of Sheikh Abdul Obedi Kamulegeya, a prominent figure in Ugandan Muslim politics, has publicly disowned their...

Parliament designates members to standing committees

Plenary Uganda has moved to designate members to standing committees; Govt. Chief Whip, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa; Ibrahim Ssemuju (Opposition/FDC), Andrew Baryayanga (Ind.) and Hon. Everlyne Asiimwe (UPDF) designate members to the committees; The standing committees will last two and half years. In the selection of members of standing committees, parties designate through their Whips, membership to committees on the basis of party representation in the House; overall membership of committees reflects proportional membership in the House. Independent Members apply to the...

Parliament hosts district chairpersons debate

The Parliament of Uganda today hosted the first District chairpersons Debate under the theme: “Enhancing service delivery in local governments; the nexus between Parliament and district leaders". Speaking after the debate, deputy speaker of Parliament, Honorable Jacob Oulanya said that he was glad that the Chairpersons were able to clearly express & front their challenges. He went on to say that, "From the discussions, it stood out that there is a disconnect between Parliament and District leaders yet we must work...

Robert Kyagulanyi appears intoxicated on Live TV

People power politician Robert Kyagulanyi appeared on a live television show, NBS Uncut appearing unable to lift his eyes and heavily fazed in what appeared to be under the influence of a substance. In a video saturating on various social media outlets, the artist labours to differentiate between his purported two personalities of Robert Kyagulanyi the Mp and Bobi wine the musician. Bobi Wine is no stranger to substance abuse, and has previously sang songs praising alcohol and marijuana abuse in...

NRM pressure group protests against british parliament

NRM SOM Activists held a peaceful protest against the British Parliament for debating democracy in Uganda.

Bebe cool blast Lukwago over city roads

Reggae star Bebe Cool has hit out at Kampala city Lord Mayor, Elias Lukwago over the poor state of roads in the city. This came while the pair were appearing on the radio show "Capital Gang" on Saturday morning. The musician blamed the mayor for involving him self in political fights rather than concentrating on development issues. The star said,  "I think you need to to put more time in KCCA than politics with FDC. I want my mayor to fix...

Andrew Mwenda Blasts Bobi Wine Concert

Popular journalist Andrew Mwenda has blasted Mp Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine's ill fated concert on boxing day 2018. The musician had organized a show at his "One Love" beach in Busabala but had failed to seek Police permission to host it as stipulated by the Law.