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Muntu urges Kasese voters to back rule-of-law leadership
General Muntu just promised to fix the mining mess while campaigning in Kasese District. The Alliance for National Transformation boss visited Maliba Kyanya Town Council to argue that local mineral wealth fails to assist residents due to shady management. He claimed that corruption blocks regular people from accessing any tangible rewards. He pledged to install clear systems ensuring that extraction creates jobs without ruining the environment. The candidate also roasted the National Resistance Movement for allegedly weakening cultural and religious groups via political meddling. Muntu believes that messing with civil society destroys the moral foundation necessary for stability. The flag bearer cautioned citizens to reject...
Kasese farmers cash in as coffee reshapes livelihoods
Coffee is literally saving bank accounts in Kasese District as farmers switch crops. Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga has spent years convincing locals to treat agriculture like a serious business to boost their income. He pushes households to adopt specific techniques like mulch application and pest control for higher yields. Kiyonga claims the region ranks among the top producers because residents actually listened to the advice. He insists that professionalism in the garden lifts families out of poverty. Loti Bwambale mentioned that the switch brought financial stability and allowed him to cover school fees easily. Brian Kule from Nyakiyumbu Sub-county bragged about earning over twenty-five million shillings from just two seasons on his...
Moroto readies 118 polling stations for election day
Moroto just secured the sacred boxes under tight guard for the upcoming election drama. The Electoral Commission dropped off supplies for one hundred eighteen stations to finalize preparations for the January 15 showdown. Resident District Commissioner Benon Kwekiriza confirmed the delivery and declared the local offices strictly off-limits until the voting process actually begins. Election Administrator Esther Ajwang Immaculate promised to move fast to avoid logistical nightmares. She plans to start distributing materials at four in the morning to ensure every spot is ready before six. Officials want voting to kick off promptly at seven without any messy delays or typical bureaucratic excuses. John Nangiro from Nakapiripirit District...
Munyagwa rallies Kamuli to block NRM’s 51% win
Mubarak Munyagwa essentially pleaded with Kamuli residents to sabotage the ruling party's math. The Common Man’s Party boss told a crowd that wrecking the fifty-one percent target remains the only way to stop an instant victory for the National Resistance Movement. He wants everyone to vote strategically, regardless of specific affiliations. The plan involves flooding the polling stations early to ensure the opposition puts up real numbers. Munyagwa insisted that locals need representatives who actually speak on service delivery issues instead of ghosting the district. Moses Bigirwa joined the chat while running for the Kamuli Municipality seat. He promised to reject the fancy car allowance most politicians crave. Bigirwa claims he...
Uganda EC Begins National Voters Register Update Ahead of 2026
Uganda Voter Registration Underway Ahead of 2026 Elections. KAMPALA, Uganda - The Electoral Commission of Uganda has begun updating the National Voters Register in preparation for the 2026 general elections. The exercise started on January 20 and will run until February 10, 2025. Ugandans aged 18 and above who have not yet registered to vote can do so at update centers in their parish of residence or origin. They must appear in person to provide their details, photograph, signature, and fingerprints. According to Electoral Commission Chairman Justice Simon Byabakama, first-time voter applicants are required to present a recommendation letter from their local Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO) or District Internal Security...
Buganda minister warns against HIV complacency
Minister tells people to stop ignoring HIV risks while forcing kids into science classes because Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko warned Buganda residents against getting too comfortable with the virus. The official spoke at St. Kizito Kyengeza Health Centre in Busujju County during a massive health camp celebrating twenty-five years of service. She insisted that having prevention tools available does not mean everyone can relax and act recklessly. She also told parents to push their children toward STEM subjects for future development. The event featured medical staff from various facilities offering screening and counseling. Bishop Anthony Zziwa was scheduled to lead prayers while locals received treatment for various ailments. David Muwonge...
NUP cries foul as top members seized near Masaka Road
Opposition leaders are vanishing, only for the cops to casually admit grabbing them later. Bobi Wine slammed the government after his Head of Mobilisation, Habib Buwembo got snatched along Masaka Road with Josephine Nakakembo and Ronald Batabaale. The NUP president also noted that Robert Zziwa disappeared slightly earlier to join a growing list of missing comrades. He described these moves as weak attempts to save a crumbling dictatorship while noting that unidentified persons took the victims to unknown locations. Rachael Kawala from the Kampala Metropolitan Police later confirmed that her department actually holds Buwembo, Batabaale, and Nakakembo. She stated the trio currently sits in custody awaiting court appearances, but refused...
Uganda tourism stays open despite election buzz
Government bureaucrats swear you can still watch monkeys while politicians fight for power because the Uganda Tourism Board insists that safaris remain completely safe ahead of the January 15 general election. The agency claims that all the drama stays contained within urban centers like Kampala, while national parks operate without any interruptions. Officials promised extra security along transport routes to ensure international visitors can still enjoy gorilla trekking and wildlife tours without getting caught in the crossfire of political rallies. Travelers should probably dodge large crowds and stick with registered operators just to be safe. The board pointed out that previous voting cycles in 2021 failed to disrupt activities at...
Bishop tells youth to move on with faith, not fear
Bishop tells youth to ignore reality and just vibe through the pain because Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe ordered attendees at the North Kigezi Diocesan Annual Youth and Students Convention to push forward regardless of hardships. The religious leader spoke at Makobore High School in Rukungiri District while urging students to embrace faith over logic. He broke down his sermon using a concept called the three Fs, representing facts, fear, and faith. The clergyman argued that while real-life problems exist, like the Israelites facing the Red Sea, panic only makes things worse. He insisted that true believers must look upward when hitting rock bottom. Asiimwe claimed that the divine command to move on requires ignoring physical barriers...
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