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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today commended the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, for her visionary leadership in transforming lives through job creation, wealth generation and service delivery in the Teso sub-region. Speaking during a grand thanksgiving ceremony held in her honour at Bukedea District Headquarters Grounds, President Museveni celebrated the Speaker’s journey from opposition politics to national transformation under the NRM. “Anita Among has started creating jobs. She spent quite some time in the FDC, but in 2016 she linked up with me and I invited her to Kisozi, as I often do with many leaders but only a few learn quickly and Anita is one of them,” President Museveni said. He revealed that after visiting his ranch, the Speaker was inspired to begin her own journey in commercial agriculture.  “She asked me questions, I gave her some support, and now she is a big rancher. She owns schools and farms. She told me she employs 52 people on the fa...

One of General Museveni's blue-eyed boys from the newly created Mulanda District in  Bukedi Sub-region has struck a good  deal with another blue eyed boy of the president from Soroti City. The deal is that  the Honourable Minister of Defense, Jacob Oboth Oboth has stepped aside for  Flight Captain Dr. Mike Mukula in the race for the powerful position of  NRM Chairman for Eastern Uganda.  Honourable Oboth Oboth had  hoped to kill three edible birds with one stone(Mp Budama Central, Minister of Defence and Chairman NRM ( #EasternRegion ).... Flt. Capt. Hon. Mukulaa, a discreet cadre and a very articulate defender of the mighty revolutionary NRM party is seeking re-election to the regional office. But for quite some time, the captain developed some  uneasiness after the powerful Minister of defence,  an equally well exposed cadre threatened to invade the  Captain's territory in pursuit of  the Captain's  yellow chair. However, Cap...

Police in Mbulamuti area of ​​Kamuli district yesterday raided a rally held by Noet Nangobi, Rebecca Kadaga’s Opponent in Mbulamuti township.  According to sources, it is said that Nangobi was celebrating her Victory after a successful nomination process. Nangobi move was to urge residents to vote for her as the Kamuli MP on the NRM card but was intercepted by Police and the rally was stopped. Speaking  to our reporter, Nangobi said that police wasn't fair  and was segregating there candidate.  "They claim I was not authorised by Security to hold a rally, this wasn't even a rally it was a simple event organised to celebrate my successful nomination process"- She said.

Fresh tension is brewing within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) as youthful party members prepare to protest what they describe as a calculated move by the party’s Electoral Commission (EC) to block them from contesting for positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC), the party’s topmost organ. The NRM Electoral Commission, chaired by Dr. Tanga Odoi and headquartered at Kyadondo Plot 13, has come under fire from various youth aspirants who allege that the Commission is silently enforcing an unwritten policy barring candidates below the age of 45 from contesting for senior party leadership positions. Reports indicate that some EC officials have been advising youthful contenders to limit their political ambitions to ghetto structures and youth leagues, sparking outrage from young NRM members who constitute the majority of the party’s delegates across the country. “This is a betrayal to the spirit of inclusivity. The Constitution of Uganda and the NRM party constituti...

In a surprise move, Hon. Muleyi Timothy has officially joined the race for Bungokho Central Constituency, bringing a fresh wave of excitement to the already heated election landscape.  Following a successful nomination yesterday, Timothy is now gearing up to campaign alongside seasoned politicians, despite being the youngest contender. Hailing from Busano Sub County, Timothy's entry into the race has sparked significant interest among voters in the constituency. Having successfully nominated for Nrm primaries flag bearer, Timothy is now poised to take on other candidates vying for the top spot. The area is bracing itself for a fierce battle as candidates vie for the support of the electorate.  With the elections slated for July 17th, 2025, the campaign trail is expected to be intense, with each candidate vying for the support of the voters. Timothy's entry into the race has sparked buzz among voters, with many eager to see how his youthful energy and ideas will shape the campa...

  Today June 24th 2025 Mp aspirant, Wamono George, commonly Known As Salongo from  Bungokho Central, received a historic welcome from supporters after being nominated by NRM Secretariat in Kyadondo last week on Friday. The supporters who gathered at Nyondo play grounds playgrounds went & welcomed George in a procession From Bugemathrough Mbale-Tororo road,  Busoba, Bungokho Sub County, Nabumali Town Council, purunyende, Busano and finally had a dinner at his home in Bunywaka just adjacent to his opponent's Home.  Along the way, the procession was intercepted by huge rains, this never stopped him from conducting his rally. While addressing our reporterin a one on one with out reporter, George thanked his supporters for the warm reception, stating he was cleared to start campaigning. George appealed to the people of Busano, where he held his huge rally, to support him, assuring them he understands their needs and has the qualifications to represent them. While in N...

Ms. Ritah Namuwenge, has officially declared her intention to represent the people of Mbale City as their Woman Member of Parliament. She was duly nominated to contest in the upcoming National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries scheduled for July 16, 2025. Namuwenge’s entry into the race has generated fresh momentum and renewed focus on grassroots-led leadership and transformative public service delivery. Her nomination was received with excitement by supporters, particularly youth and women’s groups, who see her as a pragmatic leader grounded in community mobilization and economic empowerment. “Village to Village, Parish to Parish, Ghetto to Ghetto” Addressing the media shortly after her nomination, Namuwenge made a passionate appeal for inclusive leadership. “I have come so we move together — village to village, parish to parish, and ghetto to ghetto — to ensure we win this election, have a strong voice in Parliament, and lobby for the transformation of Mbale City,” she said. ...