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President Yoweri Museveni hosted a large dinner at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Tuesday evening. The event followed his official swearing-in ceremony for a new term as president. Hundreds of guests attended the celebration, including government leaders, ruling party officials, and visitors from many other countries. The dinner was organized by President Museveni in his role as the Chairman of the National Resistance Movement. He worked with the party’s secretariat to bring together a diverse group of leaders. The guest list featured senior government ministers, members of parliament, and representatives from various political parties across Africa and the rest of the world. During his speech, the President spoke about the deep history between African liberation movements. He explained that these groups are united by their past struggles. He noted that their strong bond was built through many years of working together to fight against colonial rule and poverty while seeking a better futu...

  HOIMA CITY – Under a bright sky and amid the cheers of local residents, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened the new Hoima City Stadium yesterday. The event was more than just a ribbon-cutting ceremony; it felt like the beginning of a new chapter for sports fans and families across Uganda. The stadium is a massive, modern structure that stands as a symbol of pride for the region. During his speech, the President described the facility as a "major national asset," explaining that it belongs to every Ugandan and will serve as a hub for talent, unity, and celebration for years to come. The timing of this opening is no accident. Uganda is preparing to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) —the biggest football tournament on the continent—alongside neighbors Kenya and Tanzania. President Museveni shared that the stadium was built in a very specific spot for a reason. To meet the high standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the stadium si...

Kassanda, Uganda – Not even a heavy morning downpour could dampen the spirits of the people in Kassanda today. Despite the cold rain, thousands of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters gathered at the Bukuya Town Council Grounds, showing incredible energy as they waited for their leader. The weather was a challenge, but the supporters stayed in high spirits, braving the showers to ensure they didn't miss this important moment. The atmosphere turned electric when the NRM Presidential Flagbearer, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, finally arrived. The crowd and senior party leaders erupted in loud cheers, giving him a "triumphant welcome" as he stepped onto the grounds. The energy was high, and the excitement was felt by everyone present. After the warm welcome, the President got straight to work. He began sharing the details of his new Manifesto for 2026–2031. He is outlining his vision for the next five years, promising a chapter of continued progress for the country. This i...

NEBBI — The political group, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), in Nebbi District has finished its final planning meeting for a big event. President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to hold a campaign rally there tomorrow. The people in charge of the campaign in Nebbi met today to make sure everything is ready. Large Crowds Expected Phiona Nyamutoro, who is the State Minister for Mineral Development and is also running for Nebbi Woman MP under the NRM, said that all the work to get people to attend has been completed. After the meeting, Minister Nyamutoro told reporters that they met with local NRM leaders to plan the best way to bring people to the rally, especially since it is in the morning. "We want to send a clear message that Nebbi District is firmly behind President Museveni," she said. The leaders expect large crowds and a lot of excitement tomorrow. Minister Nyamutoro called the rally "not just a rally, it’s a celebration of President Museveni’s leg...

President Yoweri Museveni has named a new leader for Uganda's anti-corruption body, the Inspectorate of Government (IGG). Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala has been chosen as the new Inspector General of Government. She replaces the former IGG, Hon. Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. Justice Batala is a High Court Judge who previously worked as a prosecutor for many years at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). In the same change, the two Deputy IGGs, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, will keep their jobs. The President has now sent the names of all three appointees to the Parliament of Uganda. The Parliament must approve the appointments before the new IGG and her deputies can officially start their work.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni received a massive, heroic welcome today at the Dokolo Technical School playgrounds. Thousands of people gathered to see the NRM Presidential Flagbearer at his second rally of the day. The President is set to speak about the NRM Manifesto for the period 2026–2031. His main message will be the need to protect all the good progress and achievements Uganda has made under the NRM government. Upon arrival, the President was warmly greeted by top NRM officials. These included the Party’s Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Right Honourable Annet Anita Among, the Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda, Honourable Hamson Obua, and the NRM Secretary General, Right Honourable Richard Todwong, along with other senior party leaders.

President Yoweri Museveni has kicked off his campaign in the Lango sub-region today! The President, who is the main candidate for the NRM party, arrived at the Amolatar Secondary School playgrounds for his first rally. He was welcomed by many important NRM leaders. This included members of the party's top committee, the Secretariat team led by the Secretary General, Rt Hon Richard Todwong, as well as Members of Parliament (MPs) and local leaders. Later, President Museveni spoke to the massive crowd. He used both English and the local Lango language, which the crowd enjoyed very much. He used Lango words like:  * Kuc (meaning peace)  * Can (meaning poverty)  * Dongo lobo (meaning development)  * Lonyo (meaning wealth) Most importantly, the local leaders thanked the President. They gave him high praise for bringing peace to their area. The rally focused on securing the good things the region has achieved.

​ KAMPALA, UGANDA - President Yoweri Museveni has been officially nominated to run for president. The Independent Electoral Commission confirmed his nomination today. He will be the candidate for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. ​After his nomination, President Museveni spoke to the public. He thanked the NRM members for choosing him. He promised to work hard for the party's goals. A key promise he made was to make Uganda a higher middle-income country. ​Later today, President Museveni will go to Kololo Independence Grounds. He is expected to speak to many of his supporters there. The theme of his campaign is "Protecting the Gains."

Lweza, Uganda – President Museveni has been officially nominated by the Electoral Commission to run in the upcoming 2026 elections. The nomination took place today at the Electoral Commission's offices in Lweza, Lubowa. This is a significant step as he seeks to extend his time in office. The nomination marks the formal beginning of his campaign for the next presidential term.

​President Museveni was happy to show a new firefighting vehicle called the Muliro Eater to ambassadors from the USA, Russia, the UK, and the European Union. A prototype of the vehicle was on display at the meeting. ​The President said he was inspired to create the vehicle after seeing on TV how fires have destroyed towns and regions in these countries. The Muliro Eater combines African firefighting tactics with military tank technology. ​President Museveni hopes the ambassadors will like the idea and decide to buy the vehicles. He said this project shows Uganda's dedication to helping others and promoting African inventions.  

Capt. Mike Mukula has stepped out of the race for Vice Chairman of the Eastern Region. He is now supporting Mr. David Calvin Echodu. President Museveni said this is a good example of "solution-based leadership." He said it is more important to get things done than to worry about who is in charge. He thanked the two leaders for working together for the good of everyone.

KAMPALA, UGANDA – President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the NRM party chairman, arrived at Kololo Independence Grounds today. He was with the First Lady, Maama Janet Museveni, who is also the Minister of Education and Sports. They are leading the NRM Delegates Conference. The President is giving a special speech to a large crowd of excited delegates. The meeting has a theme: "Building a Shared Prosperity: Investing in Uganda’s Future.” The event is a big moment for the party and its members.

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has chosen President Yoweri Museveni to be their candidate for president again. He will run in the election for the years 2026 to 2031. The party's meeting, called the National Delegates Conference, was held at Kololo Independence Grounds. At the meeting, everyone agreed that President Museveni should be the one to lead the party and run for president. In a speech, President Museveni said thank you to the people who chose him. He said, "I thank you for putting trust in me to be your chairman of the NRM... and for electing me as the party flagbearer for the presidential contest." He also congratulated his fellow party member, Hajji Moses Kigongo. Kigongo was elected without anyone running against him. This means President Museveni will be on the ballot in the next big election in Uganda. He has been president since 1986.

​KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today opened the first meeting of the 4th National Conference of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). He congratulated all the new members who have been elected, saying it is good to see new leaders continuing the work of the elders. ​The theme for this conference is: "Protecting the Gains as We Make a Qualitative Leap into High Middle-Income Status." ​President Museveni explained that to reach this goal, the NRM must focus on seven main areas in the new term: ​Fighting Poverty: The party must work to help more Ugandans escape poverty. ​Stopping Corruption: The President said that corrupt people should not be allowed to ruin the NRM's progress. ​Better Police Work: He said the police must fight crime well and that citizens should report them if they do not. ​Maintaining Roads: The government will continue to put money into keeping roads in good condition, with 1.3 billion shillings given to eac...

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially launched its campaign for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The party revealed a new campaign picture and a main slogan. The new portrait of President Museveni was shown today. It was a special event led by top NRM leaders. These leaders included the party's First and Second Vice Chairmen, Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo and Rebecca Kadaga. Other important party members were also there. The campaign's main message is: "Protecting the gains as we make a qualitative leap into high middle income status." This theme talks about two things. First, it focuses on keeping the good things the country has already achieved. Second, it promises to move Uganda forward to a higher economic level. This launch marks the official start of the NRM's campaign efforts for the upcoming elections.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially released the new campaign picture for their presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The portrait shows President Museveni smiling. He is wearing his signature hat and a light-colored suit. The background is a clean, simple color. The NRM says the new picture will be used on all campaign materials. This includes posters, billboards, and social media. The party hopes the new look will help them connect with voters. President Museveni is seeking another term in the upcoming elections. The NRM is confident that the new portrait will be a strong symbol of their campaign.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has thanked Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, for inviting him to talks. It was the first visit to Egypt for President Museveni in a long time. The two countries are connected by the Nile River. During the meeting, the leaders talked about the future of the Nile. President Museveni said that countries along the river should work together. He said they should not just think about their own history. Instead, they should focus on what all the countries need. The goal, he said, should be to make everyone rich, give everyone electricity, and provide clean water for all. He believes that if they work together with these goals, they can find the best and most fair ways to use the river. Museveni also thanked Egypt for helping Uganda with foot-and-mouth disease vaccines. He was happy that Egypt will help build a vaccine factory in Uganda. He said that working together on business is very important for Africa to grow. ...

President Yoweri Museveni met with a group of investors from Zimbabwe who are interested in Uganda's industrial manufacturing and agricultural sectors. The meeting focused on the investors' plans to start businesses in Uganda. President Museveni welcomed their interest and promised the government's full support. He highlighted Uganda's dedication to creating strong partnerships with foreign investors to help grow the country's economy. The collaboration is expected to create jobs and boost both the manufacturing and farming industries in Uganda.

Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and President William Ruto of Kenya have signed several new agreements, boosting the partnership between their two countries. This brings the total number of cooperation agreements between Uganda and Kenya to 25. The new agreements cover important areas such as: Tourism Fishing and Fish Farming Agriculture and Animal Farming Transport and Roads Cooperation between Standards Bureaus Encouraging Investment Property Rights Support for Small Businesses Trading Across Borders These agreements show that both nations are committed to working more closely together on their economies, increasing trade, and making the East African region more stable. At a joint press conference, President Museveni highlighted Africa's potential to grow through producing goods in factories and farming. He also stressed how important it is to find markets for these goods and services. President Ruto praised the strong partnership between Kenya a...

  Entebbe, Uganda – The head of Uganda's Special Forces Command (SFC), Major General David Mugisha , has thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his leadership. Maj Gen Mugisha said that President Museveni's vision has turned the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a modern and skilled army. "I thank President Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, for his good leadership. He has changed the army from a group fighting a guerrilla war into a modern and professional force in the region," said Maj Gen Mugisha. He made these comments at a ceremony where 52 SFC officers retired at the SFC headquarters in Entebbe. This group included eight high-ranking officers and 44 other soldiers. Maj Gen Mugisha explained that President Museveni created a respectful way for soldiers to retire, making sure they leave with honor. "Today, our brothers and sisters retire proudly, walking out with their heads high and happy with the system they have se...