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Mukono District Chairperson Francis Lukooya Mukoome has sparked public debate after revealing that he played a role in helping Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze Bakireke secure a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni. Lukooya made the revelation while addressing residents in Katosi Town Council, where he spoke about his ability to connect political leaders with influential figures and offered to provide similar assistance to Mukono South MP Robert Maseruka if he wishes to meet the President. Although he confirmed that he helped Nambooze gain access to President Museveni, Lukooya did not disclose details about the meeting, including when it…
Detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has asked the High Court to allow prison authorities to take him to Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba so that he can personally serve him with court summons in a human rights case he filed against the army commander. The request was revealed by Doreen Nyanjura, a close associate of Besigye and a member of the People’s Front for Freedom, who said the former presidential candidate had made the demand after losing access to several members of his preferred legal team. According to Nyanjura, Besigye believes that since his lawyers have faced…
Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has attracted public attention after responding to allegations linking him to meetings allegedly held by opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and others, where prosecutors claim discussions about removing President Yoweri Museveni from power took place. Instead of giving a direct response to the allegations, Rwomushana chose to speak in a series of unusual and symbolic statements while appearing on a television talk show, leaving many viewers trying to interpret the meaning behind his words. “I come from Rwenshama,” Rwomushana said before adding, “Where I come from, lions climb trees.” The statement immediately sparked debate because of…
KAMPALA — A series of legal and administrative decisions has handed a significant victory to the heir of late businessman Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga , Alwyn Carl Musinguzi Garuga and shareholder Hon. Mathew Rukiikaire after the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) removed lawyer Agaba Maguru’s appointments from three Garuga-linked companies . The Solicitor General has also advised the Government to suspend compensation payments worth an estimated Shs200 billion pending resolution of disputes over corporate control. In a consolidated ruling, Assistant Registrar of Companies Daniel Nasasira ordered that corporate filings appointing Agaba Maguru as a director of Garuga Properties Limited, Kinkizi…
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has launched a strong attack against Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba following the arrest of Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, accusing the army chief of using power to avoid facing people through open debate and fair engagement. Bobi Wine made the remarks while reacting to Gen Muhoozi’s statement in which he appeared to celebrate Lukwago’s troubles, saying that the opposition figure “had this coming” and warning that “we haven’t started on him yet.” The comments from both sides have intensified the political debate surrounding the treatment of opposition leaders…
President Yoweri Museveni’s son-in-law Odrek Rwabwogo has sparked fresh debate in Uganda after calling for greater tolerance of criticism, free speech and open discussions, saying that a democratic society must allow even uncomfortable voices to be heard. Rwabwogo, who is also a presidential adviser and businessman, argued that democracy cannot exist without disagreement, criticism and independent media platforms that sometimes publish views that leaders may not like. Speaking in a recent online video message, Rwabwogo said that allowing people to freely express themselves is a sign of confidence in a nation’s democratic institutions and leadership. He emphasized that leaders should…
The family of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is reportedly facing difficult financial moments after her bank accounts were allegedly frozen, leaving her unable to access money for some of her daily household needs, according to sources familiar with the situation. Reports indicate that Members of Parliament from the Teso sub-region have been quietly contributing money through their WhatsApp group to help Among purchase food and support her family during what they describe as a challenging period. Some legislators from the region, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity surrounding the matter, claimed that they…
A tragic road accident along the busy Kampala–Masaka Highway has claimed the lives of four people and left another person injured following a deadly head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz trailer and a Fuso box-body truck. The accident has caused fresh grief among families of the victims and raised renewed concerns about the increasing number of fatal crashes on Uganda’s major highways. The fatal crash happened at Matanga, also known as Ndikuttamadda, in Masaka City, one of the areas along the highway where motorists often face challenges due to heavy traffic and risky driving behaviours. The incident occurred during the early…
New details have emerged in the ongoing trial over the assassination of senior prosecutor Joan Kagezi Namazzi, with one of the suspects making claims about an alleged operation that involved gaining access to her family before her death. During court proceedings at Uganda’s International Crimes Division of the High Court, suspect Nasur Abdallah Mugonole claimed that a man identified as Calvin Jordan allegedly became close to Kagezi’s family by presenting himself as someone interested in a relationship with her daughter. According to Mugonole’s testimony, Jordan was able to gain the trust of the family and remained in contact with them…
Mukono South Member of Parliament Robert Maseruka has come out to dismiss rumours circulating on social media and in some political circles linking him to a romantic relationship with Kawempe South Councillor Shamim Nambassa. The legislator denied claims that he is secretly dating the youthful politician, insisting that their relationship is based on friendship and mutual respect. Maseruka said the allegations are false and should not be taken seriously, explaining that his connection with Nambassa has always been purely based on friendship. Speaking during an interview with a local television station, the MP said he has known Nambassa for many…