Tag: Uganda Politics
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Masaka Bishop Calls for Equal Political Space Ahead of 2026 Polls
Uganda’s 2026 Elections Stand on a Crucial Threshold As Uganda gears up for the 2026 General Election, voices from religious, civil society, and political circles are underscoring a single, essential demand: equal political space for all contenders. In Masaka, Bishop Serverus Jjumba of the Masaka Catholic Diocese has mounted a principled appeal to government authorities…
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Masaka Bishop Urges Equal Political Space Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Polls
Masaka’s Call for Fair Play as 2026 Elections Approach The Bishop of Masaka Catholic Diocese, Serverus Jjumba, has joined a growing chorus of voices calling for equal political space ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Election. In statements that emphasize fairness and inclusivity, the bishop urged government authorities and electoral stakeholders to ensure that every political…
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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…
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Museveni Urges Bugisu NRM Leaders to Reject Opposition Distortions and Focus on Development
Presidential Reminder to Bugisu NRM Leaders In a pointed statement delivered to National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged the party’s regional leadership to resist what he described as distortions and misinformation from opposition forces. The remarks, made during a gathering aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structure,…
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Museveni Urges Bugisu NRM Leaders to Ignore Opposition Distortions
President Museveni Addresses 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 cautioned against being swayed by what he described as deliberate misinformation from opposition groups designed to sow confusion and undermine ongoing reforms across…
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Wife of Besigye Demands Justice on One-Year Arrest Anniversary
One Year Later: A Prominent Ugandan Opposition Leader Remains Detained The one-year mark since the detention of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has brought renewed attention to concerns about political rights and due process in Uganda. Besigye, a longtime critic of the government and a leading figure within the opposition, was abducted and subsequently detained…
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Wife of Besigye Calls for Justice as Ugandan Opposition Leader Reaches One-Year Detention
Background: Besigye’s Detention Marking a Year The detention of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has entered its second year in the eyes of many observers, with advocates and international voices calling for transparency and due process. Besigye, a former presidential candidate and longtime critic of the government, has become a symbol of ongoing political tensions…
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Wife of Ugandan Opposition Leader Marks One-Year Anniversary of Besigye’s Detention, Calls for Justice
One Year Since Besigye’s Detention The arrest and detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye have entered a second consecutive year, drawing renewed scrutiny from regional observers and human rights groups. On the anniversary of his abduction and confinement, Besigye’s wife, Winnie Byanyima, issued a direct appeal for justice and accountability. Her statements underscore concerns…
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Museveni Unveils Plan for Kidepo International Airport Amid Karamoja Development Push
Overview: A Bold Vision for Karamoja’s Connectivity In Moroto District, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced a sweeping development agenda for the Karamoja sub-region, featuring a flagship project: an international airport in Kidepo that would rival Entebbe International Airport in scale. Speaking at a campaign rally at Naitakwae Boma Grounds and flanked by the First Lady…