Uganda politics

Veteran media personality Miles Rwamiti has officially expressed his interest in unseating the MP of Nakawa West, Hon Joel Ssenyonyi. Speaking to a local TV station, Rwamiti said that it’s official and he believes that he’s the perfect fit for the job. He has already done the posters expressing his interest in giving Ssenyonyi a run for his money. The ...

In anticipation of today’s Anti-Corruption march in Kampala, the police have taken stringent security measures by sealing off all roads leading to Parliament Buildings. The closure includes the blocking of Parliamentary Avenue at Kimathi Avenue, while King George VI Street, Siadi Barrie, and UBC roundabout remain accessible only to staff of Parliament and neighboring government offices. As a consequence of ...

Musician Tugume Wycliffe alias Ykee Benda has backtracked from his earlier intentions of contesting for the Kira Municipality parliamentary seat. The singer through his social media pages had severally expressed his desire to dislodge Hon Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda. Ykee Benda however has now coiled and retracted his intentions. Asked about his intentions, the singer said that he was just born ...

In an effort to breathe new life into the streets, the police have unveiled a groundbreaking plan to release a substantial number of unclaimed boda bodas. These motorcycles, which were impounded during various operations across the country, will soon have the chance to be reunited with their owners. With a sense of urgency, the police are appealing to the public, ...

As the National Unity Platform (NUP) approaches its four-year milestone since rebranding from the National Unity, Reconciliation, and Development Party and merging with the People Power movement, analysts caution against enlisting aging politicians from existing parties. Instead, they emphasize the importance of recruiting young individuals from higher institutions of learning. With the party gaining momentum during the 2021 general election ...