Author: Lukwago Hanan
ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Strengthens Grassroots Engagement During Makindye Voter Registration Monitoring Tour The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has reaffirmed her commitment to grassroots mobilisation and community engagement during a monitoring tour of the ongoing voter register update exercise in Makindye Division. The tour is aimed at assessing public participation in the voter verification and registration process ahead of the forthcoming Local Council (LC) and Women Council elections. During her visit to Katenda Zone in Katwe, Hajjat Namyalo shared a simple meal of yellow bananas with women in the community,…
Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, Hajjat Hadija Namyalo, today visited Iganga District to resolve the long-standing leadership dispute at Iganga Central Market. She was warmly received at Iganga Municipal Council by Resident District Commissioner Eric Ssewandigi, Iganga Municipality Mayor Nasser Kongola, District Police Commander Sajabi Abasi, and SSP Elpot Eria, who represented the District Woman Member of Parliament. The meeting attracted hundreds of market vendors eager to have their grievances addressed. The dispute arose from a loan scheme that was introduced through the market SACCO to support vendors in expanding their businesses. However, traders alleged that the money they…
KYAMBOGO, UGANDA — Hajjat Hadija Namyalo, popularly known as Chief Muzzukulu, has called on Ugandans to actively participate in the upcoming LC1 Elections, urging citizens to vote for leaders with integrity, competence, and a genuine commitment to serving their communities. Speaking during a press conference at her Kyambogo office, Hajjat Namyalo emphasized that effective leadership begins at the grassroots, where local leaders have the greatest impact on the daily lives of citizens. She encouraged eligible voters to turn up in large numbers on 28th July and play their part in strengthening democracy through active civic participation. “You know who serves…
President Yoweri Museveni, in his national address delivered on July 4, 2026, cited the prolonged detention of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye as an example of what he described as impunity within Uganda’s legal system. Besigye, who was arrested on November 17, 2024, has remained on treason charges for nearly two years. The President questioned why the case had not proceeded to trial, arguing that the courtroom is the proper place for evidence to be presented and for innocence or guilt to be determined. Museveni challenged Besigye’s reputation as a democrat and human rights advocate, asking why an individual claiming…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) continues to demonstrate its transformative potential by empowering households with the resources needed to transition from subsistence farming to sustainable wealth creation. Yesterday, Mr. Ssebuggwawo Faizo, the ONC-Coordinator for Masaka , conducted a monitoring visit to two committed PDM beneficiaries, Mr. Matovu Yusuf and Mr. Kagimu Abasi, to assess the progress and impact of the programme on their agricultural enterprises. Mr. Matovu Yusuf, a dedicated coffee farmer, received UGX 1 million through the PDM in 2025 and invested the funds strategically to strengthen his production capacity. His investment in fertilisers, additional farm tools, spraying equipment,…
Government forensic DNA results have officially confirmed that only four of the 25 individuals who claimed to be children of the late Ugandan music legend Paul Kafeero are his biological offspring. The findings were released after a comprehensive scientific verification process aimed at resolving longstanding questions regarding the musician’s rightful heirs. According to the DNA analysis, the individuals positively identified as biological children of Paul Kafeero are Benedicto Kafeero, Simon Peter Kafeero, Thomas Swaz Kafeero, and Elizabeth Nagawa. Their identities were established through forensic testing conducted by government experts, providing conclusive evidence of their relationship to the deceased musician. The…
Popular blogger and social media commentator Ninye Tabs has reportedly been released on police bond today after spending time in custody. Police bond in Uganda is granted to suspects pending further investigations and does not require any payment. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the conditions attached to his release.  Ninye Tabs, whose real name is Andrew Natumanya, has recently been at the center of investigations linked to allegations including reckless driving, causing bodily injury and criminal trespass and unauthorized disclosure of official information Earlier reports indicated that investigators had completed inquiries and were preparing legal…
A tense confrontation unfolded at the residence of businessman Ivan Segujja, popularly known as Nsambya Furniture Workshop, after his former partner, Mirembe Namuddu, arrived at the property demanding the return of household items she claims to have purchased with her own money. According to reports, Mirembe was accompanied by a group of men, insisting that the belongings had remained at the home for several months following the end of their relationship. The situation quickly attracted attention as Segujja’s supporters also gathered at the scene, leading to a heated exchange between the two sides. Witnesses described an atmosphere of rising tension,…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago will be released following an appeal from his wife, Charlotte. The announcement was made through a post on X, where the army chief said he had agreed to free Lukwago out of love and respect for his wife’s request. In the post, Gen. Muhoozi stated that Charlotte had convinced him to release Lukwago, whom he referred to as a criminal. The statement quickly attracted widespread attention on social media, with supporters and critics debating the circumstances surrounding Lukwago’s detention. The development comes…
In the heart of Nawampiti Sub-county, Luuka District, a remarkable example of agricultural transformation is unfolding as local farmers embrace more sustainable and economically viable enterprises. Among them is Mr. Kirya Sabasi, a 48-year-old resident of Ikonia Village, Buyoola Parish, whose strategic shift from sugarcane cultivation to coffee farming is gradually reshaping his household’s economic prospects and food security. For many years, Mr. Kirya relied primarily on sugarcane farming as his main source of livelihood. However, the enterprise increasingly proved less rewarding due to the lengthy maturity period of the crop and the limitations imposed by his modest one-acre piece…