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Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   Former Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda has praised President Yoweri Museveni for what he described as major improvements in Uganda’s health indicators, noting significant gains in life expectancy and reductions in infant mortality. Rugunda made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing NRM supporters gathered at Rushebeya in Rukiga District. “We should thank the President by giving all our votes to him. Even Fr Gaetano has agreed to vote for our candidate,” Rugunda told the crowd. He said government-led health interventions, especially universal immunisation, had transformed the lives of Ugandans over the last decades. “Life expectancy of Ugandans has gone up. It was at 43 years, now it is 68. This deserves appreciation,” he said. Rugunda added that infant mortality had fallen sharply: “Years back the infant mortality rate used to be 122 deaths per 1,000 children. Now it is at 28 per 1,000.” The NRM supporters turned up in large numbers at Rushebe...

  The Special Forces Command (SFC) and Uganda Police Force have been applauded for enhancing national security through continued cooperation between the two institutions. This was during the pass-out of 125 Presidential Protection Guard (PPG) officers who completed a four-month Tier 2 VVIP protection course at VVIPTS–Sera Kasenyi on Saturday 22nd November 2025. The Chief guest, Brig Gen. Paul Namawa, the SFC Chief of Staff, thanked the SFC Commander and the Inspector General of Police for supporting joint training efforts that enhance national security. He emphasized that the long-standing partnership between the PPG and SFC is crucial for protecting VVIPs and responding to wider security demands. He echoed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s guidance on coordinated security operations, warning against “blind deployment” that overworks personnel and increases unnecessary costs. Brig Gen. Namawa congratulated the graduates and reminded them to uphold professionalism and the value...

  Ground breaking ceremony - Devki mega steel project Tororo district  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William Samoei Ruto today presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of USD 500 million Devki Mega Steel Plant in Kayoro Village, Osukuru County, Tororo District, marking the start of one of East Africa’s most ambitious industrial investments. Ground breaking ceremony - Devki mega steel project Tororo district   The vertically integrated steel facility, developed by Kenyan industrialist Dr. Narendra Raval (Guru) of the Devki Group, will employ 15,000 Ugandans in Tororo and Mbarara at commencement. Dr. Raval emphasized that the majority of these jobs will come from the integrated steel operations and related activities supported by investments already made in Tororo, Mbarara, and the upcoming Kabale Iron Ore refinery. President Museveni placed the event within Africa’s broader historical struggle, noting that the continent has endured...

The First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports Maama Janet Museveni has urged Ugandans to treasure peace, stay united under God, and continue supporting the National Resistance Movement for a stronger and more developed Uganda. The First  lady made the call while addressing NRM supporters during a campaign rally at Namayingo Primary School Grounds in Namayingo District, accompanied by the President Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and NRM Presidential Candidate in the 2026 General Elections after reflecting on the area’s turbulent past. “We thank the Lord for a day like this, when we come to remember what the NRM means to Uganda. It is a national organization that unites all Ugandans to do what is good and to resist what is wrong,” she said. She cautioned Namayingo residents never to take peace for granted, noting that Uganda’s stability has made it a refuge for people fleeing conflict in neighbouring countries. The First Lady noted that for decades, the NRM has consistently taug...

  President Museveni matching to Address the Rally in Namayingo District President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM Presidential flag bearer, has said the transformation of the Musita–Mayuge–Namayingo–Lumino–Busia road is a powerful reminder of how far the country has come; from the days of conflict to the stability being enjoyed today. Addressing supporters during a campaign rally at Namayingo Primary School Grounds in Namayingo District on Wednesday, where he was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, the President reflected on the area’s turbulent past. He recalled the tense encounter with Idi Amin’s soldiers near Musita during the liberation struggle. “That road was once a battlefield, I remember being stopped by Amin’s soldiers. When they tried to cause trouble, my colleague acted quickly and the whole group fled,” he said.   He added that returning to the same place and finding a smooth tarmac road gives him gre...

They have done it. After 27 years of hurt,  Scotland  have qualified for the  World Cup  after an unbelievable 4-2 win over Hampden Park. For long periods,  Denmark  absolutely dominated the hosts and  Steve Clarke’s  men looked destined for the play-offs. Scotland needed to win to ensure automatic qualification at Denmark’s expense and the two teams switched between top spot and second place during a pulsating 90 minutes.  Scott McTominay  scored arguably the best goal in Scotland’s history with an incredible bicycle kick after just three minutes as the home support erupted. Denmark were extremely unfortunate to trail at the break but  Rasmus Højlund  equalised from the penalty spot-on 57 minutes. The visitors looked heavy favourites to secure top spot but the balance of the game switched when Rasmus Kristensen received a controversial second yellow on 62 minutes. Substitute  Lawrence Shankland’s  close range effort ...

Some of the NRM leaders from Bugisu sub region listening to President Museveni during a meeting at Mbale Secondary School on Sunday November 16. PPU Photo. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Bugisu sub-region to remain steadfast, reject what he described as lies and distortions from opposition politicians, and instead champion government priorities of wealth creation, industrialization, and value Addition. Speaker of Parliament Anite Among (C) introduces some of the district NRM chairpersons from Bugisu sub region to President Museveni during a meeting at Mbale Secondary School on Sunday. PPU Photo Speaking to 17,725 NRM leaders gathered at Mbale Secondary School grounds on Sunday, November 16, 2025, President Museveni, who is also the NRM national chairman, accused the  opposition of spreading misinformation, misunderstanding national planning frameworks, and prioritizing issues such as  salaries and allowances at the ...

Hon Yeri Apollo Ofwono at Rock High School Premises last Saturday. Tororo Municipality Member of Parliament and NRM chairman Tororo District Hon Apollo Yeri Ofwono made this passionate appeal to parents to maintain high standards of discipline among children, especially during this long holiday.  Yeri Made the Appeal during the Parents and Teachers Annual General Meeting at Rock High School, Last Saturday. His remarks came in response to concerns raised by the headteacher about day scholars carrying drugs to school. Yeri expressed pride in the school’s academic performance but emphasized, the urgent need for parental involvement in combating drug use among students.  Hon Yeri used the platform to rally support for another term for President Museveni and himself, citing their role in safeguarding good governance and service delivery. The PTA Chairperson Mr. Gabriel Ochola, pointed out the committee’s achievements, including the construction of two dormitories ,renovation and...

The President at a rally in Bugiri.Photo by PPU. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni kicked off his campaign trail in the Busoga sub-region on satursday beginning with Bugiri District. Accompanied by the First National Vice Chairman of the NRM, Alhaji Moses Kigongo and other top party leaders. President Museveni called on the residents of Bugiri to renew their trust in NRM by voting for him and other party candidates in the forthcoming general elections. He said the NRM’s long-standing record on unity, peace and national development sets it apart from other political  His excellence outlined his government’s  infrastructural achievements in Busoga, noting that the region has received a significant share of national development efforts.  The President highlighted the reconstruction of major highways including Jinja–Kampala, Jinja–Tororo and other regional roads. New tarmac roads.he addee that roads such as ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reassured the people of Tororo that the government has completed its part in resolving the long-standing administrative and district boundary questions raised by Tororo leaders. Recently, the government resolved to elevate Tororo Municipality to city status, making it a neutral administrative unit and creating three new districts from the current Tororo District to accommodate the different communities. The districts include Mukuju , Mulanda and Kisoko . While addressing a massive campaign rally at Lions Park today, the President said he would “check with the Attorney General” to ensure the final legal steps are completed, adding that the concerns brought forward by Tororo leaders “were finished on our side.”  The reassurance formed the backbone of the President’s wide ranging address, in which he also detailed the NRM’s infrastructure plans for the next term. He said the 2026–2031 manifesto focuses on completing Uganda’s backbone infrastructur...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha  Museveni,joined thousands of believers for the Command the Future Conference at Miracle Centre Cathedral, Rubaga on Friday. The conference, which began on 12th November 2025 brought together Christian leaders, delegates and international speakers  including Dr. Paula White who is the Guest of Honor from the United States of America, and it focuses on faith, leadership and wealth creation.  In his speech, President Museveni revealed that they attended the conference to glorify God for what He has done for Uganda, the Church and the other faiths.  He reflected on his early involvement in Scripture Union in the 1960s, noting that Biblical grounding guided him in his leadership journey.  “What Robert Kayanja is saying is because I had also been very active with Scripture union in the 1960s, and I would have been a Bishop if I had not gone throug...

  President Museveni talks to the Emorimor of Teso and his team during a campaign rally in Agule, Pallisa district on Wednesday. PPU Photo President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stern warning to parish and sub-county chiefs in the Bukedi Sub-region, cautioning that any local leader who sidelines the youth, women, or persons with disabilities from benefiting under the Parish Development Model (PDM) will face dismissal. Speaking at a campaign rally in Palisa District on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the President, who is also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, said his government will not tolerate misuse or misallocation of funds meant for specific groups under the PDM. He set out how PDM allocations should be divided and placed responsibility squarely on local leaders to ensure transparent distribution. President Museveni waves to religious leaders and NRM flagbearers in Pallisa district during a campaign rally in A...