Politics & Government

Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been transferred to Butambala district, where he is expected to appear before the Chief Magistrate’s court, hours after resurfacing at Nateete police station following more than two weeks incommunicado. According to his lawyer, Samuel Muyizzi Mulindwa, Kivumbi was removed from Nateete police station before his legal team […] The post Muwanga Kivumbi transferred

President Museveni has granted former Bundibugyo Member of Parliament Dr William Muguruka Sekyewunda an official burial in recognition of his service as a doctor, politician, teacher and community leader.

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The Patriotic League of Uganda says it will establish structures from village to regional level as part of efforts to mobilise citizens against corruption, promote patriotism and strengthen links between communities and government.

After 19 days of uncertainty, court battles and conflicting accounts from security agencies, former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi resurfaced at Nateete Police Station before being taken to court in Butambala, ending a search that had left his family, lawyers and supporters demanding answers.

KAMPALA — The Government has delivered more than 1,400 metric tonnes of food relief to drought-affected communities in Karamoja during the first week of its emergency response, marking the beginning of a larger intervention aimed at addressing food shortages across the sub-region. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) released the first weekly distribution report […] The post Gov’t Delivers Over 1,400 Tonnes of Food

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ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Museveni has pledged Uganda’s support for the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and offered the country as a potential host for the bloc’s future headquarters as it prepares to relocate from Brussels, Belgium. The commitment was made on Tuesday during a meeting with OACPS Secretary General H.E. Moussa […] The post Museveni Pledges Support to OACPS, Offers Uganda

Voting in Makerere III was disrupted for hours after a dispute over the voters’ register sparked clashes between rival supporters, forcing security forces to fire live bullets and use batons to restore order.

Former Butambala County member of parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has resurfaced at Nateete police station after being held incommunicado for more than two weeks following his arrest by unidentified security operatives. According to sources, Kivumbi was dropped at the police station on Wednesday morning by unknown state operatives. URN could not independently verify the circumstances […] The post Muwanga Kivumbi

Several candidates who lost the recently concluded LC1 elections in Bukomansimbi District have vowed to challenge the results in court, alleging widespread electoral irregularities, voter intimidation and breaches of Electoral Commission procedures.

Thousands of residents turned out across Tororo District to elect Local Council One (LC1) leaders, with the exercise proceeding peacefully in most villages despite isolated incidents of violence and disputes over voter eligibility in Agururu B2 Village.

Security forces fired tear gas and warning shots to restore order after clashes erupted during LC1 elections in parts of Wakiso District. The Electoral Commission has since suspended voting in several villages as it investigates reports of violence and electoral irregularities.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Butambala County MP Muwanga Kivumbi Muhammad is at Nateete Police Station after being held incommunicado for more than two weeks following his arrest by unidentified security operatives. According to sources, Kivumbi was dumped at the police station on Wednesday morning by unknown state operatives. Uganda Radio Network (URN) was … The post Muwanga Kivumbi alive, dumped at Nateete Police

State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere has denied claims that she owes coffee farmers Shs150 million, instead accusing Masaka City NRM Chairperson Rogers Bulegeya of misrepresenting his capacity to supply coffee seedlings under a State House-backed programme. She maintains that the contract was awarded to Bulegeya and insists any outstanding payments relate to suppliers who dealt with him, not with her.

Newly elected Bukomansimbi Central LC1 Chairperson Bashir Kagimu has unveiled his executive committee and pledged to prioritise service delivery, accountability, and community development after defeating NRM candidate Dirisa Ssemanda in the village elections.

A few days ago on TV news, I watched prime minister Robinah Nabbanja flag off 9.4 million kilograms of relief food, mainly maize flour and beans, for the people of Karamoja following a prolonged drought (dry conditions from the beginning of the year) that has pushed thousands of families into food insecurity, abject poverty, hunger […] The post When markets fail: why government still matters in Karamoja appeared firs

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Busia, Uganda | URN | The Electoral Commission cancelled the local council one elections in the three villages following reported chaos by voters at the polling stations in Busia district. The elections were cancelled in Solo B village in Western Division, Buwumba village in Dabani sub-county and Buhamuna village in Buhehe sub-county. It is reported … The post Elections cancelled in three villages over chaos in Busia

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Ugandan health authorities have experience in quickly stopping Ebola outbreaks. After the confirmation of Ebola cases in May, the president urged Ugandans to “ stop shaking hands.”