FDC presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi is going after the government, claiming it runs on regional favoritism, nepotism, and straight-up corruption. He laid this out during a campaign stop in Mukono District, specifically in Goma Division and Seeta Town. Mafabi argued that public service jobs and even scholarships get handed out based on where someone is from instead of their qualifications, a practice he says cripples basic services and screws over most Ugandans. He promised a fair shake for everyone with national resources if he wins the 2026 vote.
He also hit on the problem of predatory money lenders taking advantage of people, seizing land titles and national IDs because folks are desperate. Mafabi blamed the government...
Iceland just dropped a massive chunk of change, over twenty-one billion Ugandan shillings, to back UNICEF's work over there. The cash is split into two main grants targeting vulnerable groups. The first and bigger piece, around fifteen billion, is for the second phase of a program focused on teenage moms and their little kids in the Kikuube and Kyegegwa districts. It runs for a few years starting in 2026, aiming to help about three thousand young mothers aged twelve to nineteen with stuff like cash support, getting back into school or training, and early childhood services for their babies.
The other chunk of funding, nearly six billion, is for water and sanitation systems. This one is an exit strategy for UNICEF's work in five...
The MP race in Nakawa West is heating up, and DF party candidate Winifred Nakandi is hitting the streets hard. She is the lone woman running against a bunch of guys for that seat. Her recent campaign push had her rolling through Luzira and Mutungo with a whole crew, a line of cars, and boda boda riders, while her people waved around tree branches, which is the symbol for the Democratic Front.
She is making a direct pitch to voters at these stops, telling them to put their faith in her. Nakandi is asking people to mark their ballots for her when the general election happens, specifically naming the date. Her promises focus on launching programs to fight poverty, with extra attention on helping women and local communities get more power...
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will cut the ribbon on that new stadium in Hoima City. The place is a twenty-thousand-capacity arena built for around one hundred twenty-nine million U.S. dollars, prepping for the AFCON tournament coming in 2027 that Uganda is sharing with Kenya and Tanzania. The contractor, a group led by Ms. Suuma with a project manager named Murat Altun, finished the job five months early and just handed the keys to the National Council of Sports, whose board chair is Ambrose Tashobya.
This is a full multi-sport complex, not just a soccer field. It has an indoor arena holding two thousand people, a swimming pool that's almost Olympic size, a separate training pitch, and parking for more than a thousand cars. There...
The Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese, Jacob Ateirweho, issued a sharp warning about election violence. He said the church is deeply disturbed by media footage showing beatings and abuse during presidential campaigns, calling the pattern troubling for the nation's future. Speaking from his residence in Duhaga, he appealed for security forces and the government to treat all political parties the same, stressing Ugandans must live together after the voting ends.
He asked for peaceful conduct, reminding everyone that elections are temporary but community bonds are permanent. The bishop expressed widespread fear about stability once the polls close, urging candidates to accept results and wait for another chance if they lose. He stated that...
People in Hoima City are dealing with a severe water shortage and dangerous chimp encounters. Residents from Bubaale, Mwendante, and Bulemwa say the animals have been invading local streams since 2022, leading to attacks that have injured and even killed children. Community members like Jane Agondeze explained that kids must fetch water from these risky areas because alternatives are scarce.
Local leader Joseph Tibasiima confirmed multiple attacks and one death, noting that over two hundred eighty households share just one borehole and a shallow well. He asked for peaceful coexistence despite the danger, recognizing the chimps' role in tourism. The Bulindi Chimpanzee project launched a women's savings group with financial support to...
Ugandan traffic cops are ramping up patrols on main roads this holiday season. Spokesperson Michael Kananura, during an operation on Bombo Road, warned drivers to follow the rules with so many people traveling for Christmas. He said typical problems like drunk driving, speeding, and overloading cause preventable crashes that cost lives.
The enforcement checks licenses and vehicle conditions, targeting all types of transport from buses to motorbikes. Kananura stated these operations are not a short-term thing and will keep going into the new year to enforce discipline. He reminded drivers that passenger safety rests on their choices, asking them to stop dangerous habits. Officers are also giving out road safety advice and warning both...
The Bishop of Namirembe, Moses Banja, pushed for heavy voter turnout in Uganda's upcoming national elections. He told people gathered at his cathedral to show up and vote peacefully instead of boycotting the process. His Christmas message framed the election as a time for national unity and stability, warning that peace remains essential for the country.
He asked citizens to focus on kindness and unity during the campaign season. Voters should pick leaders who can guide development with dignity, he said, while politicians must accept results from lawful and peaceful procedures. The bishop also called on security forces to act professionally, specifically requesting protection for journalists so the media can work freely. He reminded...
Pearl Bank just wrapped up its holiday promotion called the Pearl Santa campaign. The bank finished the festivities with a visit to its Nansana Branch after surprising customers at locations across the country. Marketing head Priscilla Akora said the goal was a personal thank you for client loyalty during the Christmas season, using a Santa figure dressed in the bank's signature purple color.
This campaign marked the first major customer event under their new name, following their official transition from PostBank. Activities started at their Kampala headquarters before moving to other central branches and then to regional areas in the north, east, and west. Akora explained the purple Santa ties directly to the fresh corporate...
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