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Why King Caesar Mulenga camp should go slow on shs1.8b entrepreneurship camp

KAMPALA: The ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Entrepreneurs League elections have been marred by controversy, particularly surrounding claims made by the Ceasor Mulenga camp. According to sources, Mulenga's team has been spreading false information about injecting shs1.8b into the Entrepreneurs League SACCO. The Truth Behind the Claims A thorough investigation has revealed that these claims are entirely baseless. There is no evidence to suggest that Mulenga or his team has deposited any funds, let alone shs1.8 billion, into the SACCO. This lack of financial commitment raises serious questions about the credibility of Mulenga's campaign promises as he vies for the position of Chairman of the NRM Entrepreneurs League. Furthermore, when the Buganda and Kampala NRM SACCOs requested that Mulenga deposits funds into their accounts, he avoided doing so. According to Al Hajj Karim Karamagi, the contestant for CEC's Vice Chairman […]

admin August 3, 2025

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JUST IN: Muhoozi vows silence over Germany issues

KAMPALA: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has vowed to keep mute on issues concerning Germany. Muhoozi who has been so vocal and accusing the Germany Ambassador to Uganda, Mathias Schauer, of engaging subversive activities. Muhoozi posted on X Monday, "Out of respect for my great uncle, Afande Saleh, I shall not mention Germany or bazungu again. I want to apologize to Afande Saleh if I disobeyed him in anyway. Nisamehe Afande." A day earlier, the UPDF had published a statement, ending military cooperation with Germany. On X recently, the general threatened to behead opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Gen Kainerugaba also boasted about torturing Wine's bodyguard after detaining him. Rights groups have long accused the Ugandan government of targeting the opposition, especially in the run-up […]

admin May 26, 2025

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State Censorship, Commercialization Crush Uganda’s Radio Dramas

By Richard Kizza Lugobwa LONDON. Radio drama, a potent blend of entertainment, education, and cultural preservation, has historically shaped societies worldwide. In Uganda, its roots trace to the colonial era, when British authorities introduced radio broadcasts in the early 20th century. These early audio plays were not merely entertainment but tools of colonial control, designed to suppress local traditions, propagate foreign values, and mobilize communities for state-driven projects like commercial farming and bulungi bwansi (communal labor). Post-independence in 1962, radio dramas retained their significance, evolving into a medium for nation-building under Uganda’s fledgling government. Despite the advent of television, radio’s affordability and reach ensured its dominance, particularly through the state-owned Radio Uganda (now the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation- UBC Radio), which monopolized airwaves until the 1990s. For over three decades, Radio Uganda’s dramas, broadcast in languages like Luganda, Runyakitara, and Luo, […]

admin March 24, 2025

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Brig Isoke speaks on Corruption “a threat to Peace”

Brig Isoke underscored the detrimental impact of corruption on Uganda’s development and stability. “Corruption undermines the delivery of essential services and diverts resources meant for the public good into the hands of a few, perpetuating inequality,” he stated. He emphasized that such practices erode trust in institutions and fuel social unrest, posing a direct threat to peace.

admin February 18, 2025

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Uganda’s erosion of Justice: The plight of Dr. Kizza Besigye

On January 9, former National unity Platform Kawempe North Member of Parliament Mohammed Ssegirinya died. The public blamed a judge Lawrence Tweyanze for being used by the state to deny Ssegirinya bail to seek specialised medical care. Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyer Erias Lukwago has called for the release Besigye to enable him get medical attention to no heed.

admin February 15, 2025

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Kampala Lawyer Nalukoola Wins NUP Flag

KAMPALA. Lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been selected as the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for the Kawempe North by-election. He was officially declared the candidate on Tuesday by the NUP Election Management Committee at the party headquarters in Kavule, Makerere. Last week, Luyimbazi competed against nine other aspirants in a debate moderated by lawyer Andrew Karamaji and Dr. Judith Nalukwago. The event allowed candidates to present their visions for the constituency. Other contenders included Luwemba Lusswa Muhammad, Umar Magara, Saulo Kulya Zziwa, Serunkuuma Salim (Mafu Mafu), Kakyika Fredrick, Dr. Charles Rubagumya, Eng. Ssenkungu Kenneth, Mathias Mulumba, and Moses Nsereko. The Kawempe North parliamentary seat became vacant after the passing of former MP Muhammad Ssegirinya on January 9. Nalukoola, previously the Democratic Party (DP) Legal Advisor since 2020, resigned following a controversial cooperation agreement between DP and the National […]

admin February 12, 2025

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PLU’s Mawanda and Kabanda- the hypocrisy of corruption crusaders

KAMPALA. In a display of political hypocrisy and self-inflicted embarrassment, Kasambya MP David Kabanda, the self-proclaimed Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), alongside his peg boy, Igara East MP Michael Mawanda, suffered a humiliating blow as their so-called anti-corruption demonstration against Parliament flopped miserably on Monday. The duo's desperate attempt to position themselves as corruption crusaders was not only shunned by Ugandans but also snubbed by their own PLU colleagues, leaving them exposed as opportunistic frauds. The protest, ostensibly aimed at condemning corruption in Parliament, quickly unraveled when the public scrutinized the integrity—or lack thereof—of its organizers. Leading the charge was none other than Michael Mawanda, a man currently battling serious corruption charges in the Anti-Corruption Court, accused of stealing a staggering 169 billion shillings earmarked for compensation of Cooperatives. He maintains innocence. This isn’t Mawanda’s first […]

admin February 11, 2025

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Despite malice NUP, Bobi, Katana and Rubongoya remain unbreakable

By James Kabengwa In recent times, malicious rumours have sought to tarnish the reputation of Lewis Rubongoya, Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), by labelling him as "President Yoweri Museveni's man." However, publicly available facts reveal a different story. Rubongoya's relationship with Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, the leader of NUP, dates back to their days Wine as la aw student. In fact, Rubongoya taught Bobi Wine Constitutional law at Chavendish University. Despite the malicious claims, Rubongoya and Bobi Wine have maintained a strong friendship over the years. When Bobi Wine decided to contest for the Parliamentary by-election in Kyadondo East in 2017, he reached out to Rubongoya for guidance. Although they were shunned by the Democratic Party and Forum for Democratic Change, Rubongoya's expertise in law helped them navigate the complexities of registering the People Power Movement. […]

admin January 23, 2025