African Politics
New Paidha Town Leaders Cautioned Against Self-Interest and Corruption
By Mike Rwothomio
New leaders of Paidha Town Council in Zombo District were sworn in on Thursday, May 28, 2026, ushering in a fresh political dispensation amid high public expectations for improved service delivery and urban development.
The colourful ceremony took place at the historic Mayor’s Garden in Paidha under bright afternoon sunshine, with hundreds of residents in attendance.
The new leadership, headed by youthful LCIII Chairperson Amos Jacan, took the oath of office,...
“You Benefited From Among and Impregnated Her Workers” — Afoyochan Attacks Kabanda
By Explicit News I Zoomer Africa
Former Zombo district woman MP aspirant Afoyochan Esther has launched a scathing attack on Kasambya County MP and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General, Daudi Kabanda, accusing him of hypocrisy, blackmail and exploiting his close association with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for personal gain.
In a lengthy Tik Tok video outburst, Esther described Kabanda, also known as a “fraudster” who allegedly isolated the Speaker from her...
Zombo NRM Cadres Back Museveni’s Seventh Term, Appeal for Better Services and Roads
By Mike Rwothomio
Hundreds of enthusiastic NRM supporters in Zombo District converged at the town council roundabout on Tuesday, staging a vibrant procession to celebrate President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's swearing-in for his seventh term in office, while fronting improved healthcare infrastructure and road connectivity as core appeals to the NRM leadership.
The well-organized celebrations, marked by thunderous music from large sound systems and President Museveni's posters prominently...
Zombo PLU Fans Hail Muhoozi’s War on Corruption, Push West Nile Birthday Party
By Mike Rwothomio
Hundreds of Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) supporters in Zombo District, dressed in birthday kits featuring Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, turned out early on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, to celebrate his 52nd birthday.
The local event ran parallel to the national celebration at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, where thousands gathered across the country.
Key attendees included PLU and NRM leaders, Zombo Resident District Commissioner...
The Future of Uganda: When Power Centralization Risks Public Trust
By Zoomer Africa’s Opinion
Uganda stands at a critical crossroads. As the nation continues to grow socially, politically, and economically, one underlying concern is becoming increasingly visible: the centralization of power within government institutions and its ripple effects across all sectors of society.
In Uganda today, government influence stretches deeply into nearly every aspect of public life—from health and education to business and media. While strong governance is...
OPINION: Power Replaces Faith: A Warning for Nations in Troubled Times
Opinion | Zoomer Africa
In moments of crisis, nations reveal where their true faith lies. Is it in God, in justice, in moral conviction—or in the power of armies and powerful allies?
For many observers of global politics today, the relationship between Israel and the United States raises an uncomfortable question: Has modern Israel replaced spiritual reliance with dependence on political power?
The Bible repeatedly reminds the people of Israel that their security was never meant to come...
Greater Nebbi Elders Council Urge Unity, Joint Development Among Elected Leaders
By Mike Rwothomio
In a landmark consultative engagement, the Greater Nebbi Elders Council has called on newly elected political leaders across the sub-region to forgive past grievances, foster reconciliation, adopt collaborative approaches, and unite in advancing socio-economic development for the districts of Nebbi, Zombo, and Pakwach.
The council, a legally registered company limited by guarantee established in 2024 with 35 members , coordinates community structures extending from...
Ex-Nebbi LCV Chairman Wins Councillor Seat in residual poll , Vows to Deliver on Manifesto Promises
By Mike Rwothomio
Robert Okumu Arule,the former LCV chairperson of Nebbi District has won the directly elected male district councilor position for Panyimur Town Council, Pakwach district in the weeks awaited polls last week.
The election that was to take place on the 22nd of last month, was suspended by Pakwach electoral commission Branch after candidates discovered discrepancies in their assigned symbols on the ballot papers.
The election was then held last week in which Pakwach District...
Six LC III Chairpersons Retain Seats Unopposed In Zombo
By ALEX PITHUA
Six LC III Chairpersons have retained their seats unopposed in Zombo district as polls are going on across the country.
The sub counties who have seen incumbents retaining their seats are; Alangi sub-county, Atyak sub-county, Athuma sub-county, Nyapea sub-county, Warr sub county, Padea town council.
In Alangi sub-county for the third time, Meova Jackson National Resistance Movement NRM Flagbearer retained his seat and all councilors from the five parishes went unopposed....
ZOMBO: Bolingo, vocal opposition leader, wins local government election with 10 other incumbents.
By Mike Rwothomio
Eleven incumbent district councillors successfully defended their seats in Zombo District's fiercely contested local government elections held on January 22, 2026, according to official results announced by the Electoral Commission.
The polls, part of Uganda's broader local council elections following the January 15 national presidential and parliamentary votes, saw a notably low voter turnout across the district and much of the country, attributed to voter and inadequate...
Ballot Symbol Mismatch Sparks Complaints in Pakwach District Local Council Polls
By Mike Rwothomio
Directly elected male district councilors in Panyimur Town Council, Pakwach district have raised concerns with the Electoral Commission’s Pakwach Branch after discovering discrepancies in their assigned symbols on the ballot papers, amid the ongoing 2026 local government elections cycle.
The irregularity surfaced today during the ballot paper verification and confirmation exercise at Abok polling station, prompting immediate dissatisfaction among the affected...
Low Voter Participation in Uganda’s Local Council 5 Elections: What Went Wrong?
By Explicit News | Zoomer Africa
When the results from Uganda’s recent Local Council 5 (LC5) elections emerged, one reality was hard to ignore: voter turnout was low across much of the country. Polling stations that once buzzed with activity were quiet, and in some areas, officials waited hours for a handful of voters.
This pattern reflects deeper frustrations within Uganda’s political landscape — frustrations shaped by past experiences and fading trust in the electoral...
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Zombo District Approves UGX 34.6 Billion Budget for 2025/26 Fiscal Year
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Paidha United and Lia City draw in West Nile League clash
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One person died and two injured in Arua-Nebbi Road accident
By Mike Rwothomio
A tragic road traffic accident claimed one life and left two others injured on...
NIRA's Zombo Branch Commences Distribution of 18,600 Fresh National IDs
By Mike Rwothomio
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Zombo Branch has...