Politics

Traders at the privately owned Nakifuma Market in Mukono District are counting losses worth millions of shillings after a fire gutted the market, prompting renewed calls for the government to construct a modern trading facility with improved sanitation and infrastructure.

The Ministry of Local Government has pledged to send engineers to assess structural problems at Tororo Central Market after municipal leaders raised concerns over the facility's design, electricity supply and governance challenges affecting its operations.

The display of the National Voters Register ahead of Local Council I elections in Tororo Municipality has recorded low participation, with election officials blaming limited sensitisation and residents citing fear of public voting.

Otuke District Local Government has appealed to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) for urgent intervention after a prolonged drought ravaged crops across the district, leaving more than 34,000…

The National Resistance Movement has completed the selection and endorsement of its candidates for the upcoming Village Women Council and Local Council I elections, urging members to mobilise support and participate in the electoral process.

Leaders under the National Consultative Forum have called for reforms to Uganda’s political financing system, arguing that all registered political parties should access public funding to strengthen their structures and participation in democratic processes.

Bukomansimbi District Electoral Commission has called on LC1 candidates and their supporters to maintain peace and follow electoral guidelines ahead of village elections expected to attract nearly 90,000 registered voters.

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics has started training 80 data collectors ahead of the Ninth Uganda National Household Survey, with the agency seeking to improve the quality of statistics that guide government planning and policy decisions.

Leaders in Mpigi District have raised concerns over alleged attempts by wealthy land brokers and money lenders to influence LC1 elections, warning that capture of village leadership could threaten residents’ land rights.

Parliament has approved a 20-member verification committee to fast-track the process of filling Uganda’s vacant seats at the East African Legislative Assembly following the resignation of two representatives.

Nansana Municipality MP and Shadow Minister for Sports Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa has urged government to focus on lasting sports infrastructure, stronger institutions and youth participation as key measures of Uganda’s success in hosting AFCON 2027.

ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye has urged women to participate actively in the forthcoming Women Council elections, saying strong grassroots leadership is key to ensuring effective delivery of government programmes.

The display of the National Voters Register ahead of Local Council I elections in Tororo Municipality has recorded low participation, with election officials blaming limited sensitisation and residents citing fear of public voting.

The Electoral Commission has urged political leaders, security agencies and other stakeholders to respect institutional mandates ahead of Local Council elections, warning that interference could undermine confidence in the electoral process.

Luuka District says it will become the first local government in Uganda to host a comprehensive induction programme for elected leaders after securing support from the Ministry of Local Government to strengthen governance and service delivery.

Soroti City Woman Member of Parliament Joan Alobo has welcomed the withdrawal of an election petition challenging her victory, saying the move clears the way for peaceful coexistence and a renewed focus on service delivery.

Trump said the toll would be replaced by "massive" trade and investment deals with Gulf states, just hours before the US resumed its blockade of Iranian ports.

A closely watched Local Council I election in Mukono District has taken an extraordinary turn after a National Unity Platform candidate challenged the long-serving village chairperson he calls his father, triggering a bitter dispute over family ties, leadership and residency.

Road construction has gathered pace across Moroto Municipality as speculation grows over a possible inspection visit by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, with residents and local leaders saying government oversight is key to ensuring quality infrastructure and accountability.