Author: Lukwago Hanan

Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, popularly known as Chief Muzzukulu, has called on Ugandans of all faiths to join a spiritual revival and prayer campaign ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s birthday on September 15, saying the country needs divine guidance as it confronts challenges including poverty, unemployment, drought and deaths. Namyalo said this year’s commemoration, organised through the Office of the NRM National Chairman, has been dedicated to the “Spiritual Revival of Our Fallen Warriors”, providing an opportunity for Ugandans to honour those who sacrificed their lives during the struggle that brought the National Resistance…

The succession of the Tooro Kingdom has entered a critical stage following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with questions now emerging over who will carry forward the royal mantle after the 34-year-old monarch died without a publicly known biological child. Chief Prince Charles Kamurasi Musuuga, the head of the Babiito royal clan, has insisted that the royal family has no knowledge of a child who could automatically succeed King Oyo. His position comes amid earlier statements from the Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister and President Yoweri Museveni indicating that the late king had left behind a…

National Women Council chairperson aspirant Irene Adokorach has called for a transparent, inclusive and level electoral playing field, urging the NRM Secretariat and the Electoral Commission to guarantee all candidates equitable access to delegates ahead of the national Women Council elections. Adokorach argues that a credible election must provide every aspirant with an equal opportunity to articulate their manifesto, engage voters and subject their leadership credentials to scrutiny, rather than allowing the contest to be influenced by restricted access or political advantage. Drawing from her experience as a woman leader from northern Uganda, Adokorach said the National Women Council should…

The death of Tooro’s King Oyo has revived one of the kingdom’s most haunting legends — the story of Princess Nyinamwiru and the curse believed by some traditionalists to have followed the royal lineage for centuries. The legend traces its roots to the ancient Kitara Empire and tells of a prophecy that would ultimately change the destiny of a kingdom. According to oral tradition, Nyinamwiru was the beautiful daughter of King Bukuku, a ruler associated with the Batembuzi/Chwezi dynasty. Bukuku was reportedly warned by royal seers that he would one day be overthrown and killed by his own grandson, the…

At a time when women across Uganda need stronger representation, greater unity and leadership they can trust, Mrs. Adokorach Irene comes forward with a clear vision for a more united, inclusive and empowered Women Council. Her candidature is built on the conviction that when women stand together, their collective voice becomes a powerful force for meaningful change. Irene’s leadership agenda places unity and solidarity at the heart of the Women Council. She seeks to bring women from every region together, strengthen cooperation and ensure that no woman feels forgotten or unheard. Her vision is to build a movement where women…

Hon. Nalule Joanitah is emerging as a prominent voice in women’s leadership, building her political journey from the grassroots of Masaka District to a wider national platform. Her story reflects persistence, community engagement and a determination to create space for women to participate meaningfully in leadership and development. Her political journey has been marked by resilience. Publicly available reporting shows that Nalule previously contested for the Masaka District Woman Member of Parliament seat and, in the 2021 elections, finished second with 11,303 votes after running as an independent candidate. She later returned to the political arena and secured the NRM…

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has moved to block an alleged US$14 million (about Shs52 billion) government payment linked to Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) chairman Odrek Rwabwogo. The move has intensified a growing dispute over PACEID’s legal status, access to public funds and accountability. Kasambya County MP David Kabanda, who also serves as Executive Secretary to PLU chairman Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said PLU wants the Ministry of Finance and other government agencies to suspend dealings with PACEID until its legal foundation, financing, staffing and accountability are clarified. Kabanda’s position follows Gen. Kainerugaba’s recent declaration…

As Uganda prepares for the 2026–2031 leadership term, the question of effective representation of women remains central to the future of the Women’s Council. Leadership at the national level requires more than a title; it calls for a person who can listen to women at the grassroots, understand their challenges and translate their concerns into meaningful programmes and representation. With a Masters Degree in Gender and Women studies,Birungi Sharifah brings a background that places emphasis on education, leadership and engagement with issues affecting young people and women. Her academic record includes Makerere University, where a Birungi Sharifah appears in the…

The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has called for an urgent review of Uganda’s agricultural input support and distribution framework, citing growing concerns from farmers over the rising cost and limited accessibility of quality coffee seedlings and other planting materials. The concerns, according to ONC, have been gathered through its network of coordinators across different regions and districts, with farmers, community leaders and farmer groups reporting difficulties in obtaining affordable and quality seedlings at the right time for planting. ONC noted that  the challenge could undermine Uganda’s economic transformation efforts, particularly if farmers…

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