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FDC elders advise Muntu to leave FDC for Besigye, explain alternative plans for him for 2021 Kampala, Uganda | AGATHER ATUHAIRE | In a radical proposal, some supporters of FDC Party President Mugisha Muntu say he should withdraw from contesting for re-election as party president. They argue that freeing himself …

Delays and shattered hopes: Uganda still waiting for oil riches   BULIISA, Uganda | AFP | It was the promise of oil — billions of barrels of black gold, discovered locked beneath Lake Albert — and the riches to follow that brought electricity to Buliisa. Roads, piped water, and other …

Why Museveni is most likely going to succeed in amending the constitution to remove the age limit The Last Word | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Uganda is entering a major political battle that will show us the balance of political forces between President Yoweri Museveni and his opponents. A section …

THIS WEEK: We can’t afford Independence Day celebrations, Kiir July 09 is a memorable day for south Sudanese for it’s when Africa’s youngest nation marks its independence and therefore calls for celebration. But, this year nationals were treated to a statement by the president that the country couldn’t organize a …

THIS WEEK: Aga Khan marks 60 years of commitment to faith On July 11, His Highness the Aga Khan marked his Diamond Jubilee, (60 years) as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslims. This worldwide celebration brings together the global Ismaili community, partners of the …

THIS WEEK:  Ssebaana death stirs DP wrangles The death of former party president John Ssebaana Kizito was enough to stir the simmering tensions among various sections of the Democratic Party.  The burial of Ssebaana in Luweero district turned into an arena of insults and fistfights between factions aligned to Kampala …

THIS WEEK: Express FC boss Nakiwala criticized over state of footballer Express FC Chairperson, Hon Florence Nakiwala, also Minister of State for Youth and Children has received sharp criticism for stating that Express FC cannot help Vincent Onyebuche, a Nigerian footballer who is in a dire state with a broken …

THIS WEEK: Hilton Boss hails Ugandan workers The Aya Group Chairman Hamid Mohammed Mohammed has hailed the new team of employee at his Hilton Hotel. It is an iconic 5-star luxury Hotel situated on one of Kampala’s original hills offering world-class hospitality to international and regional travelers **** Share on: …

THIS WEEK: Kenyatta warns rivals on use of courts to delay elections As Aug.08 when Kenya goes to the polls fast approaches, presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta who is vying for a second term of office has expressed reservations on the judiciary. Speaking during a rally in western Kenya, Kenyatta who …

THIS WEEK: Centenary park row settled, part demolished Tempers were high as the parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) quizzed KCCA officials, the police and managers of Nnalongo Estates over demolition of Centenary Park to pave way for construction of a sewer line, electricity line and …