Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has highlighted the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s major achievements in Mbale and the wider Bugisu Sub-region, calling on residents to consolidate the peace and progress that have transformed the area over the last four decades. The President, who concluded his …
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Why “Protecting the Gains” demonstrates how the president and his communication team are talking to themselves THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign strapline, “Protecting the Gains,” shows NRM’s lack of a vision for the future of the country. But let me begin with the truths …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s new Inspector General of Government, Justice Aisha Naluzze, and new Director of Public Prosecutions, Lino Anguzu, as well as new Principal Judge Justice Jane Frances Abodo, have been sworn in. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presided over the swearing-in at Mbale State Lodge. Lady Justice Abodo …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Monday revisited the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) wartime exploits in Teso, recalling how government forces used air power to defeat a Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels group led by Vincent Otti nearly two decades ago. Addressing thousands of supporters at …
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Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of Katakwi to take advantage of the peace ushered in by the NRM government to create wealth and improve their livelihoods. The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet …
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Amuria, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid glowing tribute to the Arrow Boys of Teso for their bravery and sacrifice in defending their communities against insurgent forces, describing them as heroes who helped restore peace and stability in the region. Speaking at a campaign rally …
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Kaberamaido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has started his campaign in the Teso region, reassuring on security and cattle restocking. ” This area once faced insecurity when rebels used to kidnap our children from schools like Lwala Girls School. That dark chapter ended long ago. The NRM …
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COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | While canvassing for votes in the Karamoja sub-region in recent days, presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni urged people in the region to end nomadism and cattle rustling if they are to enjoy the government’s transformative programmes currently underway. According to his message, transformation will be …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged congregants at St. Mary’s Cathedral Lubaga to take seriously the examples from the parable of talents and St Paul’s Thessalonians message on hard work, provision and community support. “I call upon you all to concentrate more on the …
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COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | Uganda has experienced one of the most impressive rates of economic growth in Africa for the last four decades. This has been possible mostly due to the long period of political stability managed by President Museveni and the good economic policies implemented by his …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
