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Bwayo Emma: The Humble Journey of a Poor Orphan Who Rose to Lead. On the morning of April 16, 1998, a six-year-old boy in the hills of Mt. Elgon lost his father, and with him, the stability of childhood. The road ahead was uncertain, but through resilience, grit, and an unshakable vision, that boy, Bwayo Emma, has risen to become one of Namisindwa’s most promising leaders. Today, he stands not just as a politician, but as a symbol of what determination can achieve against the harshest odds. Born on October 9, 1992, in the scenic hills of Mt. Elgon, in Buwangota (present-day Namabya Sub-County, Bubulo, Namisindwa District), Bwayo Emma is a testament to resilience, determination, and selfless leadership. Today, he serves as the LCV NRM Flagbearer for Namisindwa District and the Male Youth Councilor for 2021–2026, while also excelling as a journalist, law clerk, and youth agripreneur. The second-born in a family of four, Bwayo is the son of the late Police Officer Bwayo Aston Frank and Je...

Calvin ECODU has crossed a red line. In one of the most brazen acts of land theft in Teso’s recent history, ECODU has grabbed 12,000 hectares of prime land in Okore, Katakwi District. To disguise the theft, he has converted the title into his mother’s name — a peasant woman from Tubur Sub County who, until now, had never owned more than a small homestead. How can a humble, aging peasant woman suddenly become the “owner” of vast estates worth billions of shillings? The answer is simple: fraud, manipulation, and the abuse of political influence. This is not development. This is daylight robbery of an entire community’s birthright. For generations, the people of Katakwi and the wider Teso have tilled these lands, buried their loved ones here, and passed it on to their children. This land is not just soil — it is heritage, livelihood, and identity. ECODU’s criminal maneuver has struck at the heart of that heritage. The people of Katakwi are mourning. Families fear eviction from their ances...

Mr Augustus Mulenga, aka King Ceasor has accused city business, Basajjabalaba for being a political copycat, according to King Ceasor, Basajjabalaba is running his campaigns using his Manifesto termed:- "E-Cow" for every NRM delegate. King Ceasor further accused his opponent for failing to implement the E-Cow Project in his 10 years of leadership as the  NRM National Chairperson Entrepreneur's league (CEC). It should be noted that Ceasor is in a tight race with Basajjabalaba for the position of  NRM National Chairperson Entrepreneur's league (CEC), a position Basajjabalaba served in for Ten years.  What You Need To Know:   NRM National Chairperson Entrepreneur's league (CEC) Leads has Packed in Competitive Race for NRM Entrepreneurs League Chairmanship. As the NRM prepares for its upcoming Delegates Conference scheduled for this month, the race for the National Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs League has intensified, with eight prominent candidates crisscros...

The E-Cow Project By  Mr.  Augustus Mulenga, Commonly known As King Ceasor Has Stimulated NRM Delegates In Bukedi, Sebei, Bugisu & Busoga, Who Have Now Vowed  To Massively Vote Him For Him As The  NRM National Chairperson Entrepreneur's league (CEC). The delegates made the decision during his ongoing consultative meetings across the country. What You Need To Know:  King Ceasor Kick started the E-cow project a few years ago in Teso and Lango regions, where each NRM delegate is entitled to get a cow of 1m in cash mode, though this idea has attracted maney NRM members, asking Ceasor to spread it across the country. According to King Ceasor,  eradicating poverty at the household level involves addressing immediate needs, building long-term capacity, and leveraging available resources and says this is  a concise framework based on practical strategies. King Ceasor pointed out the following key notes to fucus on once elected into power: Income Generation...

Busoga, Uganda — Delegates of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) from different districts of Busoga have pledged their full support to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, in her bid for the position of NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female). The endorsement was made during a meeting in Buyende  where Speaker Among engaged local leaders on the effective implementation and oversight of government programs. She emphasized the role of the newly elected NRM structures in monitoring service delivery and ensuring that government initiatives reach the intended beneficiaries. The delegates commended her leadership and reaffirmed their commitment to mobilize support and actively participate in the implementation of government programs at the grassroots. Photos: