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Uganda: Mao, Bayigga, and Alitia Face Off in Divided DP As Leadership Vote Nears Climax

Africa · Mbarara

Uganda: Mao, Bayigga, and Alitia Face Off in Divided DP As Leadership Vote Nears Climax

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

At the Democratic Party's national delegates conference today, the fate of Uganda's oldest political party lies in the hands of delegates who must choose between continuity and change.See the Story

Sebamala Stands Firm with DP, Rejects Speaker Sponsorship Claims, Praises Bobi Wine’s Youth Mobilization

Mbarara · Mbarara

Sebamala Stands Firm with DP, Rejects Speaker Sponsorship Claims, Praises Bobi Wine’s Youth Mobilization

Hon. Sebamala, a prominent and wealthy Democratic Party (DP) stalwart, has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the DP, dismissing rumors of sponsorship by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and Speaker Anita Among while rejecting calls to join the National Unity Platform (NUP) or Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). In a fiery statement, Sebamala declared, “We are not leaving DP. We have no reason for leaving,” emphasizing his commitment to revitali…Read Article

dfcu Bank launches foundation, expands agricultural impact

Mbarara · Mbarara

dfcu Bank launches foundation, expands agricultural impact

Kate K Kiiza who spoke on behalf of dfcu Bank – Executive Director, dfcu Bank dfcu Bank officially launched the dfcu Foundation in Mbarara on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, rebranding its Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC) with the theme “A New Name, A Renewed Commitment.” This strategic transition aims to broaden the bank’s impact, fostering closer ties with farmers nationwide and improving access to financial resources, markets, and capacity-buil…See the Story

Tuesday Transfer gossip featuring Tito, Mulamba, Mugalu, Arinda, Okwi

Wakiso Giants midfielder Blanchar Mulamba is on the verge of completing a move to Rwanda league record winners APR [Bogere Moses] Ambrose Arinda has also left Wakiso Giants following expiry of his contract with several clubs interested in his services including Mbarara City. NEC are on the verge of agreeing deal with free agent Titus Ssematimba whose contract at Kitara ends at the end of June. The Bugolobi based side want Tito to replace Enock S…Mbarara · Mbarara Read Article

Sebamala’s Next Move After DP Lockout Signals a Brewing Storm in Uganda’s Opposition

Democratic Party’s (DP) 12th National Delegates Conference (NDC) in Mbarara, held from May 30 to June 2, 2025, has thrust Bukoto Central MP Richard Sebamala into the spotlight, not for a triumphant rise to the party’s presidency, but for his controversial disqualification. The conference, which saw Norbert Mao secure a fourth term as DP President General with 969 votes, exposed deep fissures within Uganda’s oldest political party. Sebamala’s exc…Democratic Party · Mbarara Read Article

Byanyima accuses Alupo, Among of misusing Ankole dress

Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, has publicly criticised two senior Ugandan female leaders, Anitah Among (Speaker of Parliament) and Jesica Alupo (Vice President), for allegedly misusing the traditional Suuti dress worn by the Banyankole people of Western Uganda. The dress, a cultural symbol for Banyankole women, sparked a debate online after both leaders, who are from the Teso region in Eastern Uganda, were photographed weari…Mbarara · Mbarara Read Article

Ankole Arts Teachers Announce Strike Over Wage Disparities

Arts teachers in the Ankole region have announced plans to lay down their tools starting June 6, 2025, in protest over unresolved salary grievances. The strike is expected to continue until their demands are included in the 2025/2026 national budget. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Arnest Bwambale, the regional coordinator of the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union (UPHTU), during a press briefing held at Ntare Gardens in Mbara…Mbarara · Mbarara Read Article

dfcu Bank rebrands failing agribusiness centre amid agribusiness centre amid corruption allegations

MBARARA – dfcu Bank has rebranded its struggling Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC) as the dfcu Foundation, in a move critics say is an attempt to whitewash its past failures. The ADC, established to support Uganda’s agricultural sector, has been plagued by allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and lack of impact. Despite receiving millions of dollars in funding, the centre has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to farmers and agribusi…Mbarara · Mbarara Read Article

dfcu Foundation Launched in Mbarara to Empower Farmers and Boost Agribusiness

Mbarara – dfcu Bank has officially launched the dfcu Foundation, a strategic rebrand of the former Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC), under the theme “A New Name, A Renewed Commitment.” The move signals a broader national focus on empowering Uganda’s agriculture sector, small businesses, and rural communities. Unveiled in Mbarara District, the rebrand reaffirms dfcu Bank’s mission of “Transforming Lives and Businesses in Uganda” by extending…Mbarara · Mbarara Read Article

Uganda: HIV TikTok Scandal in Mbarara Rekindles Fears of Digital Harm and Stigma

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A TikTok scandal centred on HIV stigma has rattled Mbarara and drawn widespread condemnation across Uganda after an anonymous account published names and photos of individuals, falsely or accurately labelling them as HIV-positive.Africa · Mbarara Read Article

Richard Sebamala: The Rising Star Poised to Redefine Uganda’s Democratic Party

The Democratic Party (DP), Uganda’s oldest political party, stands at a pivotal crossroads as it grapples with internal strife and a diminishing political footprint. At the heart of this struggle is a fierce leadership battle between incumbent President General Norbert Mao and Bukoto Central MP Richard Sebamala, whose dynamic campaign has ignited a spark reminiscent of DP’s glory days. Mr Sebamala’s relentless mobilization, unyielding energy, an…Democratic Party · Mbarara Read Article

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