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Restoring Public Trust and Uganda’s International Image
Dear fellow Ugandans, I, Hon. Princess Persis Namuganza, Bukono County MP-elect, address the heart of why this Speakership race matters so deeply: the urgent need to restore public trust in Parliament and reclaim Uganda’s proud international image.Let me be crystal…
Restoring Parliamentary Integrity: A Call for Transparency, Accountability, and Zero Tolerance for Corruption
Dear fellow Ugandans,I, Hon. Princess Persis Namuganza, Member of Parliament-elect for Bukono County, wish to address one of the most critical pillars required to restore the credibility of Parliament: genuine transparency, accountability, and a fearless fight against corruption. Since independence…
Ex-Youth League Contender Geofrey Mugisha to Lead Rival Forum
The NRM National Youth Forum has named Geofrey Mugisha as its chairperson, amid growing pressure from young party members for stronger organisation and an end to internal divisions. Founded two years ago, the NRM National Youth Forum brings together National…
Museveni aide Backs Abataka SACCO, Warns Against Misuse of Savings
Presidential aide Henry Lutwama has urged clan leaders in Buganda to use organised savings as a tool for wealth creation, warning against diverting SACCO funds to non-productive expenses. Mr Lutwama, the Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of Bataka Affairs in…
United Nations Youth Office Announces 17 New Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations announced on UN Day, the 5th cohort of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This marks the first cohort to be selected and announced by the newly established United Nations Youth Office, building on the…
Jinja: RDC Suspends Operations at Itanda Falls after KIU Student Dies
The Office of the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Jinja has suspended all operations at Itanda Falls following the tragic death of a student who fell at the popular tourist site. According to a statement issued by Deputy RDC…
Mbarara University Warns After Woman Found Impersonating Pharmacy Student
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has issued a rare public security alert after discovering that a woman had been falsely presenting herself as a registered Pharmacy student at the institution. In a notice released late Wednesday, MUST Security…
Busoga Model Villages Youth Delegation flagged off for Training at China Agriculture University
The Director General of the Busoga Consortium for Development, Dr. Mula Anthony, has officially flagged off a team of six young leaders and entrepreneurs selected from the model Villages of Busoga to undergo a high-level entrepreneurship and rural transformation training…
Opinion: Investing in the Ugandan Youth as Assets for Accelerating Economic Transformation
Uganda’s economy has largely recovered from the effects of the COVID-19; however, the economic and employment impacts have not been completely restored. Many businesses, especially those in the informal sector, are slowly recovering. As we navigate through the post-pandemic era,…
Busitema University Gets New Chancellor
Busitema University has officially received a new Chancellor, following the appointment of Eng. Dr. Badru Kiggundu by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The confirmation was announced by the Chairperson of the Busitema University Council, Prof. William Bazeyo, who thanked the President…