BREAKING: FDC’s Kirya Wanzala Unveils Game-Changing Plans for Butembe County-You Won’t Believe What He Has In Store.
While most opposition politicians mistakenly think they have no business engaging in any consultations with the ruling NRM government led by veteran military general-cum politician Gen Yower Kaguta Museveni, FDC’s Grace Paddy Kirya Wanzala thinks otherwise. Wanzala, currently in the campaign trenches seeking to consolidate his position that will make him the next Butembe County MP in Jinja district promises...
Christmas Message: Bishop Muwanga Urges Ugandans To Cherish Peace as Election Approach, Asks World Leaders To Prioritize Unity and Stability
As Uganda prepares for the general elections on 15 January, 2026, Bishop Dr. Muwanga Daniel the over seer of the of Faith Fellowship Ministry International has issued a Christmas message urging all Ugandans to cherish peace and work towards a harmonious electoral process. In his message, titled "A Message of Peace in the Midst of Turmoil," the bishop expressed gratitude...
Meet Peter Tasibula Nkwanga: The Tried and Tested Candidate for Mayuge LC5 Chair.
Mayuge District is abuzz with excitement as Peter Tasibula Nkwanga, a seasoned politician and leader who has thrown his hat into the ring for the LC5 chairmanship continues to make inroads. With a career spanning over three decades, Nkwanga is confident that he is the best candidate to lead Mayuge forward. As a member of the ‘Uhuru generation’, born in 1962,...
From Dreams to Despair: From Driver to Beggar-The Tragic Fall of Michael Opio-A Life Worth Fighting For: Let’s Help Him.
Michael Opio was a young man with big dreams. Born to Ogwang Alyet, a former worker of the defunct BAT Uganda and Nalongo Hadijja (a vendor at Ambercourt Jinja), Opio wanted to build a successful life, take care of his parents, and support his siblings. He worked hard, and his determination paid off when he landed a job as a...
The Difference Between Riot & Protest: The Case of Uganda. By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis
I do not usually argue with my children whose ages range from 35 to 54. We exchange ideas. I occasionally I continue reaching them and they continue learning in an andragogical way, in which we are all learners and teachers. However, the other day an exchange between one of my sons and myself turned into a healthy argument, but...
JINJA POLITICS EXPLODE! Two Bulls, Batwala, Suta Clash in Political Showdown Of the Century.
Political tensions are simmering in Jinja District, with some commentators drawing parallels to the African proverb, "Two bulls cannot exist in the same kraal without fighting and hurting each other." The district is increasingly becoming a political battleground, with contenders like Moses Batwala and Abdallah Suta vying for dominance, leaving many wondering who'll emerge victorious. A heated controversy is brewing in...
POLICING WITHOUT POLITICS! UPF Tells ESPCs To Remain Neutral Amidst Election Fever As 1,398 Swear to Serve in Kiira Police Region.
"Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a democratic society, and effective policing is crucial to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.” Unknown. These words align deeply with Uganda as the country prepares for its upcoming general elections due mid-month in January 2026. In what has been described as a significant development, the Kiira Region Police Command on Thursday...
GET SKILLED, GET HIRED! Sam Owori Skilling Hub Is the Answer to Uganda’s Unemployment Crisis-VP Alupo Roars.
Uganda’s Vice President HE Maj (Rtd)Jessica Alupo has commissioned the Sam Owori Skilling Hub in Tororo district, a facility designed to equip youth with vocational skills and empower them to become self-reliant. Speaking on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni currently in the political trenches looking for votes, Jessica Alupo emphasized the importance of economic specialization, noting that every adult Ugandan...
NRM Goes All Out to Regain Lost Ground in Busoga, As Emboldened Mutyabule Says Museveni’s Masterstroke Is Turning it into an NRM Fortress.
HONOURABLE Florence Mutyabule, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Poverty Alleviation in charge of Busoga, has thrown her weight behind President Yoweri Museveni's bid for re-election, citing his proven track record of leadership and commitment to peace and stability. Quoting some experts who once said, '…the true test of leadership is not in achieving power but in maintaining peace and stability…,'...
The Wrinkles of Struggles: Col (Rtd) Dr Kizza Besigye’s Legacy of Resistance As Analyzed by Prof Oweyegha-Afunaduula, a Conservation Biologist and Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis.
Col Dr. Kizza Besigye, a stalwart opposition leader in Uganda, has spent his life challenging the government's grip on power. His journey, marked by arrests, torture, and harassment, reflects the country's turbulent politics and its struggle for democracy. As quoted by Oweyegha-Afunaduula, "the wrinkles of struggle are signs of wisdom for the many, many years of life struggle. Each...
