In East Africa, the line between leadership and domination has grown disturbingly thin. From Kampala to Dar es Salaam, citizens are discovering that when power becomes absolute, it almost always turns abusive. The region, once heralded as a symbol of democratic renewal, now wrestles with a resurgence of authoritarianism—presidents who cling to office for decades, silence their critics,...
By George Buatre
The Uganda Law Society has warned that the demand for legal aid is far outstripping available resources due to election campaign related violences in the country.
The caution has come at a time when political parties, security agencies, and citizens are trading sharp words over conduct and accountability.
Afra Apiyo, Head of Rule of Law at the Uganda Law Society, said the...
By ALEX PITHUA
President Museveni has on Thursday May 29th 2025, assumed the chairmanship of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes Region.
During the 12th high-level Regional Oversight Mechanism summit held at State House Entebbe, Évariste Ndayishimiye, the President of the...
By ALEX PITHUA
President Museveni, who is seeking votes from Ugandans after being in power for four decades has again pledged to tarmac 118 kms Nebbi-Zombo-Zeu-Warr-Vura road in two phase manner starting in April 26TH 2026.
Assuring the people of Zombo district while for his campaign rally at Zombo Upper primary school on 11th October 2025, in company of the First Lady Janet Katah Museveni...
The President’s remarks marked a significant shift in approach, as leaders and citizens from the sub-region voiced deep dissatisfaction with the current system, which they said has been captured by middlemen and riddled with corruption.
By Alex Pithua
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed the formation of a select committee of trusted representatives from the Lango sub-region to...
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his reasons for remaining in power and his intention to do so for the foreseeable future.
In a recent speech delivered in western Uganda, the President expressed his confusion regarding the calls from Ugandans for him to step aside.
Museveni stated that his decision to stay is not due to a lack of alternatives, but rather a perception he holds...
A dramatic scene was witnessed after President Yoweri Museveni's ADC prevented a journalist from walking infront of the President.
A video that is currently making rounds on social media platforms shows the woman being whisked away from the President after she broke protocol, attempted to walk infront of the President.
She was later allowed to interview the President.
Several sources have...
OPINION
Since the early post-independence years, African unity has been a rallying cry for Pan-Africanists across the continent. Visionaries like Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, and Patrice Lumumba envisioned a united Africa — politically, economically, and culturally — that could resist external domination and chart its own destiny. But more than half a century later, that vision...
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in Uganda is currently keeping everyone guessing regarding who will be their presidential candidate for the upcoming 2026 elections.
This uncertainty comes as the party has yet to officially discuss or announce its candidate, leaving political observers and the general public in suspense.
The NRM’s delay in choosing a candidate has...
By Mike Rwothomio
Zombo District Council has formally requested President Yoweri Museveni to establish a hospital in honor of Dr. Amos Nyathirombo, a distinguished ophthalmologist and revered member of the Alur community, recognizing his extensive contributions to eye care and public health.
Dr. Nyathirombo, a seasoned ocular surgeon, has significantly advanced ophthalmic care since the...
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