MP Ssekikubo vows to battle Museveni’s brother over 2026 bid

Lwemiyaga MP Theodore Ssekikubo is vowing to fight President Museveni’s younger brother, Michael Nuwagira Kaguta, also known as Toyota, and retired former UPDF officers Maj. Gen. Phenehasi Keitirima and Brig. Emmanuel Rwashande, who opposes his bid to return as MP in 2026. Earlier this week, Ssekikubo was doused with teargas after attempting to force his […]

Ssekikubo treated after police teargas attack over uninvited meeting

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has been receiving treatment for a teargas attack by police after he was barred from attending a meeting called by NRM ideologues in his constituency. The situation escalated when the MP forced his way into the meeting, despite being told he had not been invited. He and his entourage were […]

Zaake backs proposal for MPs’ criminal cases to be handled by law enforcement

Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake has agreed with the proposal that MPs involved in criminal cases be handled by formal law enforcement agencies, rather than the August House. The proposal, initially made by MP Charles Onen, arose from concerns raised by the Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline. Onen singled out the disciplinary case brought […]

Fr Charles Onen advocates for clergy’s political engagement

Despite a firm stance by the Catholic Church against clergy running for public office, Hon. Charles Onen, a suspended priest, encourages active engagement by the clergy. Onen is critical of this disengagement from politics, arguing that it contributes to the election of bad leaders. The 48-year-old told Jackson Onyango that he hopes to return to […]