Tag Archive: NRM

PFF is Falling Into the Hands of NRM Despite Besigye’s Detention

January 5, 2026    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Peoples Front for Freedom (PFF) Party in Rukungiri District appears to be drifting into the hands of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This follows open support for President Museveni from top PFF leaders, even as the party founder, Col. Dr. Kizza... Read More

Jim Muhwezi Covers 91% of Campaign Rallies in Rujumbura Constituency

January 4, 2026    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and incumbent Rujumbura County Member of Parliament, Rtd. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has covered over 91% of his campaign rallies in Rujumbura Constituency as he seeks his final term before his planned retirement in 2031. Minister Muhwezi has so far concluded campaign rallies in... Read More

Museveni Suspends Peace Rugambwa’s Registration Exercise

January 3, 2026    By Country Radio

Kigezi: President Yoweri Museveni has temporarily stopped a village-level exercise to collect National Identification Numbers (NINs) and personal details in the Kigezi sub-region. The programme had been led by Peace Rugambwa, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture. It was suspended on January 3, after a meeting held at Rushoroza in... Read More

Dr Kizza Besigye Will Not Be Released Until Trial Is Concluded – Government

December 19, 2025    By admin

The Government of Uganda, through the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has held a press briefing in Rukungiri District to clarify the arrest and continued detention of Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale. The press briefing followed public concerns,... Read More

Businessman Charleson Batsigira roots support for Museveni and all NRM flag bearers.

December 16, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Businessman Charleson Kwikiriza Batsigira has rallied the people of Rukungiri district and Uganda at large to vote for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and all the party flag bearers in the upcoming January 15, 2026 general elections. Kwikiriza was speaking to our reporter in... Read More

Former Opponents Rally Behind Minister Jim Muhwezi, Deny Claims of Being Bought

December 9, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Former opponents of the Minister for Security, Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, have refuted claims that they were financially influenced to back his campaign. They said their support is driven purely by loyalty to the National Resistance... Read More