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Kigezi-The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has donated scholastic materials worth 75 million shillings to 93 schools across the Kigezi Sub-Region as part of the forthcoming 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations set for 2026. Maj Joseph Tumukunde handing over the donation. The donation was delivered by a team led by Maj. Josephat Tumukunde, Head of Education under the UPDF Joint Staff …

Speaking to students during an evening engagement at the university, Todwong described young people as “valuable raw materials” capable of becoming influential leaders, professionals, and innovators—if they anchor themselves in knowledge, discipline, and ideological clarity. He cautioned students against supporting political causes merely for popularity or excitement, saying many opportunists target young people who wear party colours but lack content. …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned leaders in Bundibugyo District against engaging in divisive politics, urging them instead to focus on unity, accountability, and service delivery. The NRM Presidential Flagbearer delivered the message Friday while addressing thousands of supporters, reminding residents that their proximity to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo gives them firsthand knowledge of the …

It is now a decade without effective representation either direct MP or woman MP, where direct MP Masika Apollo for Namisindwa county has been on sick leave for last 5 years while Hon Sarah Netalisele woman MP has never stepped in Namisindwa district after her election leaving political vacuum empty and voters feel like their views have not been represented …

Yesterday 5 December, 2025, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) in conjunction with partners held a press conference about upcoming Human Rights Day commemoration activities. This year’s International Human Rights Day (IHRD) will climax into a Multi-stakeholder National Dialogue on 10th December 2025 at Golf Course Hotel, Kampala starting at 8:30am.It featured Political parties, Ministries, Departments and Agencies of State, Security …

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has launched a Parish-based Grassroot Mobilisation strategy ahead of the January elections. The strategy was unveiled at the NRM headquarters Friday by NRM Deputy Secretary General Namayanja Rose Nsereko, who said the campaign targets over 13 million for President Yoweri Museveni through combing villages to village. According to Namayanja, the campaign will focus on working …

Uganda’s notorious gold fraud syndicates have struck again—this time roping in high-profile foreign operatives, including a former FBI Special Agent, a former U.S. Army Ranger, and a U.S. Embassy employee in Sierra Leone, in what is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic cross-border scams of 2025. According to the victims, the team had pooled resources and ventured …

Post Views: 13 By Sunday AlosiousIn Kabarole districtwww.mknewslink.com Kabarole District in affiliation with Mugusu Sub County has today joined the rest of the world to celebrate the ongoing 16-day campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of digital violence against women and girls. The event, organized by Nest of Care and generously funded by the Children’s Rights Violation Prevention …

Post Views: 1 By Ambrose KwerondaIn Kisoro districtwww.mknewslink.com Kisoro district stands a high chance of environmental hazards after it was discovered that over 90% of the population in the district rely on firewood and charcoal for cooking,a practice that poses significant risk to the environment.This issue was highlighted yesterday 05th Dec 2025 during the launch of a government program …

Hon. Woboya Vicent, the independent MP candidate for Budadiri East, continues to face a steep political downfall, after being recently expelled from PLU for refusing to withdraw his independent candidature, he desperately pleaded to be included in PLU/NRM mobilisation activities—but his pleas were ignored, leaving him isolated and politically stranded.See Video:-  collapse was visible yesterday in Namaguli, where Woboya drew …