Politics
The High Court in Kampala has ruled that Hon. Jimmy James Michael Akena will not be nominated to contest as the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) presidential candidate in the 2025/2026 General Elections. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, by Justice Bernard Namanya, followed an application by Akena and the UPC challenging a decision […]
Lira City Mayor, Sam Atul, has expressed concerns over the government’s decision to transfer the collection of school fees to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). He fears that delays in remitting funds back to schools could disrupt operations, particularly affecting essential services. Atul pointed to the government’s history of delays in disbursing funds to […]
The creation of Erute District from Lira District remains uncertain as the government suspends the move due to financial constraints. Lira District LC5 Chairperson, Richard Cox Max Orik, has repeatedly urged local leaders to advocate for the establishment of Erute District, which would encompass all sub-counties in Erute South. These include Bar, Itek, Wiodyek, and […]
Maruzi County Member of Parliament, Maxwell Akora, has explained his decision to shift his political ambitions to Apac Municipality, where he plans to challenge incumbent MP Patrick Ocan, a fellow Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) representative. Speaking to our reporter, Akora addressed public concerns over his decision to contest in Apac Municipality despite his shared party […]
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