Tag: Museveni
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Uganda Elections: Museveni’s Decades-Long Rule Likely to Extend
Uganda’s Election: A Test of Record and Resolve As Uganda heads to the polls, the nation stands at a crossroads familiar to many observers of East African politics: a presidential contest that could extend Yoweri Museveni’s nearly four-decade grip on power. With campaigning shadowed by violence, arrests, and security crackdowns, the vote is being watched…
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Uganda election: Museveni seeks fifth term amid violence and security crackdowns
Overview Uganda is preparing for a national vote that survey analysts say could extend President Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade hold on power. With campaigning marked by reports of violence and heavy security presence, the election framework has raised questions about fairness, media access, and the ability of citizens to vote freely. The Campaign Landscape Traditionally dominant…
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Uganda Elections Explained: Pop Star vs Autocrat Battle
What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential rematch Millions of Ugandans are voting in a closely watched presidential election that pits a former pop star turned opposition champion against a long-serving incumbent who has governed the country for nearly four decades. The contest is unfolding against a backdrop of intensified government pressure on dissent, media restrictions,…
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Museveni Seeks 7th Term in Uganda: Youth Power in Play
Museveni’s Long Arc: From Uprising to 7th Term Ambitions Yoweri Museveni’s rise to the Ugandan presidency in 1986 ended decades of political instability and ushered in a period of relative security and steady economic policy. Now, at the helm for nearly four decades, he has signaled an intention to pursue a seventh term. The move…
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Museveni’s Bid for a Seventh Term: Uganda’s Long-Serving President Faces Challenge
Uganda’s Political Crossroads: Why a Seventh Term Matters Uganda’s political landscape is once again in focus as President Yoweri Museveni launches his campaign for a seventh term. Since taking power in 1986 after a granting-led uprising, Museveni has shaped the country’s course for decades. His bid comes as Uganda’s demographics tilt toward a younger generation,…
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Uganda’s Museveni Seeks a Seventh Term: What It Means for the Nation’s Future
Introduction: A Long Tenure in a Young Nation For decades, Uganda has watched President Yoweri Museveni steer the country through conflict, reform, and evolving regional dynamics. Now, at the age of 81, Museveni appears determined to pursue a seventh term, a move that reignites questions about succession, democracy, and the direction of Uganda’s development. With…
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Museveni Calls Wakiso Residents to Monitor Government Funds
Overview: A Call for Fiscal Vigilance In a recent engagement with residents of Wakiso District, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, underscored the importance of accountability in public finance. He urged citizens to closely monitor how government funds are allocated and spent, arguing that vigilant…
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Museveni Announces Shs85 Billion Revolving Fund to Empower Salon Operators in Uganda
Uganda’s President Unveils a Landmark Support Initiative for Salon Operators In a bold move aimed at strengthening small businesses and boosting local economies, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced a new revolving fund of Shs85 billion dedicated to salon operators across Uganda. The pledge, disclosed during a ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, signals the government’s commitment…
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Museveni Announces Shs85 Billion Revolving Fund for Salon Operators
President Museveni Unveils a Major Support Plan for Salon Operators In a move aimed at stimulating small business growth across the country, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced an ambitious support package for salon operators. Speaking at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds during the official launch of a national trade and services initiative, the president pledged a revolving…
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Reject “Opposition Distortions”: Museveni Urges Bugisu NRM Leaders to Stay the Course
Overview: Museveni’s directive to Bugisu NRM leaders In Mbale, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region to remain steadfast in the party’s long-term development agenda. He warned against what he described as misinformation and distortions propagated by opposition politicians, stressing that unity and adherence to the party’s plans…