Tag Archives: Museveni

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Rtd Major Jessica Alupo has assured Ugandans that President Yoweri Museveni is still around and should support him during the 2026 polls to drive forward the development he has started in the country. Speaking during celebrations to mark thirty-five years of Entebbe Church …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni’s ambitious e-mobility plan has been received with some doubts among cyclists. In his address to the nation on New Year’s eve, President Museveni said the government had made a plan that would in the long run reduce the number of fuel-powered motorcycles in …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni said that the next financial year’s budget should prioritize on irrigation and building fertilizer factory in Tororo. Museveni made the remarks in Ongongoja Sub County, Katakwi district where he officiated as chief guest at a thanksgiving function for Rev. Fr. Lawrence Akepa …

Kiruhura, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has told the people of Kiruhura and Kazo to stop lamenting about bad roads in the districts as the cause of their poverty, but instead focus on doing things that will improve their household incomes. Accompanied by the First Lady Janet Kataaha …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader, Patrick Oboi Amuriat, condemned the increased attacks on security forces and demanded an official explanation from the Commander in Chief President Yoweri Museveni. Amuriat’s remarks were contained in his end-of-year message about key highs and lows that transpired …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni last week received a Special Envoy from the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, His Excellency Brahim Ghali who paid a courtesy call on him at State House Entebbe. The Special Envoy, His Excellency Mohamed Salem Ould Salek conveyed to President …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has clarified that their concerns with embattled Association President, Dr. Samuel Oledo are purely based on medical ethics and professionalism. Refuting claims by Dr. Oledo that the doctors’ body had been infiltrated by members of the opposition National Unity Platform …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has rallied citizens to step up the fight against HIV/AIDS to cut down the number of deaths associated with the virus. The number of deaths is still worrying, although it has fallen from 25,000 people in 2015 to 17,000 people this …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  & URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged elected leaders across the country to play their role of defending the rights of citizens. He called on them to stand up and resist excesses of the security forces especially in regards to human right violations. …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has for the first time spoken out publicly about the arrest and push for the release of Rwenzururu Cultural leader, Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere, saying the issues will be resolved. He made the statement on Wednesday during the commissioning of the One-Stop …