Museveni Succession,NRM CEC Members Speak Out on Muhoozi
Editorial Uganda’s succession debate has intensified after former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and five National Resistance Army historical leaders reportedly opposed plans to position Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba as President Yoweri Museveni’s successor. The opposition reportedly emerged during a November 10th meeting of the NRM Central Executive Committee at State House […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal DP Leaders Call for Reflection as A Party Marks 72 years
By Christine The Democratic Party leaders in Fort Portal have questioned the progress of Uganda’s oldest political party, after some of them stayed away from its 72 years celebration. Over the weekend, Democratic Party supporters and leaders dressed in the party’s green and white colours gathered in Buikwe District to celebrate 72 years of existence […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal High Court Upholds Nyakato’s Kitagwenda Win
Editorial The High Court in Fort Portal has dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of Kitagwenda Woman Member of Parliament Dorothy Nyakato. Justice Joanita Bushara earlier today upheld Nyakato’s election, ruling that the petitioner, Ninsiima Grace, failed to prove that the irregularities she alleged substantially affected the results. Nyakato won the January 15th election […]
Continue ReadingAdolf Mwesige to Exit Parliament after 5 years as a Clerk
By Our Reporter Adolf Mwesige is set to leave his position as Clerk to Parliament after five years, following President Yoweri Museveni’s nomination of Edward Sengonzi Damulira as his proposed replacement in a reshuffle of government accounting officers. Mwesige, who assumed office in August 2021, is understood to have reached the end of his […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal:Women Endorse Gen. Muhoozi for 2031, With Promises of Ending Bad Governance
Kaboha Hundreds of women affiliated with the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) gathered at Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Boma Fort Portal to endorse Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 Presidential bid. The high-turnout event drew female delegates from across the districts of the Tooro sub-region, turning the tourism city into a central staging […]
Continue ReadingLow Turnout Recorded in Fort Portal City as LC1 Voter Registration Commences
By Alice The registration of voters ahead of the LC1 and Women Council elections got underway today across Fort Portal City, although most centers recorded a low turnout on the first day. The Electoral Commission exercise began at 8:00am in all villages and registration centers. It is aimed at updating the village register, which will […]
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Minister Frank Tumwebaze Distances from Ill Health
Editorial The Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has distanced himself from claims that his recent weight loss is a sign of ill health, reassuring the public that his new look is intentional and rooted in a commitment to better living. The Minister, Frank Tumwebaze, through his X handle, says concerns from friends, colleagues, and well-wishers many […]
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Bunyangabu ‘s Kalenzi Tasks Govt on Medical Tourism
EDITORIAL Residents of Bunyangabu District and the wider Tooro Sub-Region are expressing some hope of good representation following remarks by their representative, Victor Kalenzi, during the Ongoing week long Kyankwanzi engagement with the newly elected MPs. In a video clip, Kalenzi is seen addressing the President on the high cost of medical care, noting that […]
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