Author: Lukwago Hanan
Former Aruu County MP Odonga Otto has stirred political debate after mocking the chances of Justice Minister Norbert Mao winning the Speakership race, comparing it to “Full Figure becoming Miss Uganda.” Otto made the remarks during a political talk show on Next Radio 106.1FM following comments by NRM Electoral Commission chairperson Tanga Odoi that the race for Speaker and Deputy Speaker remains open to all interested MPs. Otto’s statement has since sparked mixed reactions across Uganda’s political scene as the battle for the 12th Parliament leadership intensifies. The Speakership race has attracted several influential political figures, with Norbert Mao insisting…
Ugandan TikToker Posha256 is reportedly stranded in London as she seeks asylum from the United Kingdom government, claiming that returning to Uganda would place her life and freedom at risk because of her sexual orientation. According to reports circulating online, Posha256 says she identifies as a lesbian and fears persecution if deported back to Kampala. Her appeal has attracted attention on social media, with supporters urging UK immigration authorities to carefully consider her case and the dangers LGBTQ+ individuals face in Uganda.  The situation comes at a time when Uganda continues to face international criticism over its strict anti-homosexuality…
As Muslims across Uganda prepare to celebrate Eid, the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), under the leadership of SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, is once again set to roll out a massive nationwide food distribution campaign aimed at uplifting vulnerable Muslim families. The exercise, which will be officially flagged off at the ONC headquarters in Kyambogo, Kampala, is expected to benefit thousands of households with cattle, rice, sugar, posho, cooking oil, spaghetti, milk, and other essential food items donated by well-wishers of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.  Over the years, Hajjat Namyalo has established herself as one of the…
Residents of Bulanga Village in Luuka District were left in shock after a 50-year-old married man reportedly died during a secret nighttime encounter with a woman believed to be his lover. The incident happened late Sunday night and quickly spread through the community, drawing crowds and sparking heated discussions among locals. According to eyewitness accounts, the man, identified as Kalamu Simon, had earlier been seen socializing at a nearby trading center before disappearing with the woman into a bushy area not far from the village. Moments later, the woman reportedly raised an alarm after Simon suddenly collapsed and became unresponsive…
Uganda’s political atmosphere has once again been shaken after the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced that the Rolls-Royce allegedly linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among would be auctioned to recover state funds. The statement, made through his official X account on Tuesday afternoon, immediately ignited intense debate across social media platforms and political circles. To many Ugandans, the development symbolises more than the seizure of a luxury vehicle; it represents a rare moment where public outrage over corruption, extravagance, and misuse of public resources appears to be receiving visible institutional attention.  The controversy surrounding…
THE CHANGE OF FACES IN PARLIAMENT IS NOT A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE — IT IS A MERE CHANGE OF GUARD. By counsel Mwijukye Ivan Ugandans have witnessed this political script repeatedly over the years. Powerful figures rise, dominate national headlines, and eventually fall from favour, only to be replaced by new faces operating within the same unchanged system. From Jaberi Bidandi Sali to Amama Mbabazi, from Gen Kale Kayihura to Rebecca Kadaga, and now Anita Anne Among, the cycle remains painfully familiar. Political alliances collapse, offices exchange occupants, and public attention shifts dramatically, yet the daily suffering of ordinary Ugandans continues…
Reports circulating within Uganda’s political establishment indicate that six Members of Parliament have allegedly been summoned to the CID Headquarters in Kibuli to record statements regarding claims of involvement in multi-billion-shilling business interests purportedly linked to Anita Annet Among. The legislators named in the reports include Hon. Solomon Silwanyi, Hon. Dickson Kateshumbwa, Hon. Kawalya Abubaker, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, Hon. Cissy Namujju, and Hon. Asuman Basalirwa. While official details surrounding the summons remain limited, the development has already intensified public discourse surrounding wealth accumulation, political patronage, and accountability within Uganda’s ruling elite. The unfolding controversy emerges against the backdrop of longstanding…
Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth praised Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye for the outstanding mobilisation work she carried out through the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), saying her efforts greatly contributed to strengthening support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) across the country. He made the remarks during a thanksgiving ceremony held at his residence in Mukono after receiving endorsement for the position of Speaker of Parliament.  Oboth-Oboth noted that Hajjat Namyalo and the ONC structure played a major role in mobilising Ugandans ahead of the recently concluded elections by…
Mawokota North Member of Parliament Amelia Kyambadde today showered praise upon the incoming Speaker, Right Honourable Oboth Oboth, during a thanksgiving ceremony held in Kyungu, Mukono, where she attended as an invited guest. Speaking with admiration and confidence, Kyambadde described Oboth Oboth as a disciplined, visionary, and principled leader whose elevation to the prestigious office marks the beginning of a new era for Uganda’s Parliament. She emphasized that his calm temperament, intellectual depth, and unwavering commitment to national service make him exceptionally suited for the demanding role ahead. Kyambadde further noted that the emergence of Oboth Oboth into the speakership…
Honourable Daudi Kabanda, the Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), this evening confirmed Rt. Hon. Minister Oboth Oboth as the prospective Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament. He made the significant announcement during a thanksgiving ceremony held in Kyungu, Mukono District, at the official residence of Honourable Minister Oboth Oboth. Addressing the congregation and invited dignitaries, Honourable Kabanda stated that the message he delivered was directly from His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, reflecting the confidence and trust placed in Minister Oboth Oboth’s leadership abilities and long-standing service to the nation. The event attracted political leaders, cultural figures,…