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Uganda’s longest-serving President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni was sworn in on Wednesday for his sixth-elective term of office at Kololo Independence Grounds. “I, Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni, swear that I’ll observe the laws of Uganda and promote the welfare of the people of Uganda,” the 76-year-old veteran leader said. Mr Museveni, who […]

By Ritah Kemigisa As President Museveni takes oath for his sixth term today, Civil Society Organisations have highlighted four key areas the president needs to focus on in his first 100 days. Speaking to KFM, the executive director Centre for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete says the president needs to urgently […]

The five-year term of the 10th Parliament came to an end yesterday. The closure will now pave the way for incoming MPs who will be sworn in next week from May 17 to 20, followed by elections of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker on May 21. Ms Rebecca Kadaga, the […]

By David Vosh Ajuna ‘‘This is the worst night I’ve had in Kampala so far,’’ Esther Nalumansi, 24, said on Tuesday evening as she hurriedly paced home. Nalumansi’s words resonated with the plight of thousands of Ugandan travellers in a scurry on potholed roads in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, on the eve […]

By Juliet Nalwooga After intensifying operations on curfew enforcement in the Kampala Metropolitan Area,  police have confirmed that they impounded 12000 motorcycles and 33 motor vehicles last night. The Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says at least 50 suspects were also arrested for failing to comply with the […]