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The Cost of the Party Ticket: A Price Tag on Democracy?

Baba TVJuly 3, 2025

By Bakinyumya Douglas Paapa Ov Uganda (Political TV Producer & Host – @BDouglasPaapa) 03/JULY/2025 As Uganda inches closer to the 2026 general elections, political parties have begun unveiling the costs of acquiring party tickets—figures that are revealing, controversial, and deeply telling of the state of political inclusion in the country. From UGX 100,000 to a...

A Budget for the Creditors, Not the CitizensFinancial Year 2025/2026: A Debt-Driven Strategy Fueling Uganda’s Fiscal Appetite

Baba TVJune 19, 2025

By :Bakinyumya Douglas Paapa Ov Uganda (Political TV Producer and TV Host – @BDouglasPaapa When Finance Minister Matia Kasaija unveiled the 2025/2026 national budget, Ugandans anticipated hope, solutions, and a plan to confront the country’s economic challenges. Instead, what they received was a sobering document: a budget primarily designed to service debts, not transform lives....

36th Heroes’ Day Celebrations to Honor 50 Distinguished Individuals

MathiasJune 6, 2025

By Jjengo Eria Uganda is set to celebrate its 36th Heroes’ Day on June 9, 2025, in Lyantonde District, paying tribute to 50 individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the country. The theme for this year’s celebrations is “The Legacy and Ideals of Our Heroes: A Memorable Inspiration.”Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babirye...

Uganda’s Opposition Politics: A Business of Power, Not a Struggle for Change

Baba TVJune 5, 2025

Uganda’s Opposition Politics: A Business of Power, Not a Struggle for Change By Bakinyumya Douglas Paapa (Political TV Producer and TV Host – @BDouglasPaapa) Uganda’s political landscape today reflects a disheartening truth: the opposition is no longer primarily a movement of liberation, but increasingly a theatre of political enterprise. Once rooted in the ideals of...

UPDF Confirms Retirement of Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu

MathiasMay 27, 2025

By Jengo Eria The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed the upcoming retirement of Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, former Deputy Commander of Defence Forces (CDF). General Elwelu is set to retire on July 31st, 2025.According to the UPDF, General Elwelu has completed the necessary documentation process at the UPDF headquarters in Mbuya. He is...

Town Clerks Strategize to Upgrade Market Services.

MathiasMay 22, 2025

By Jengo Eria The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has called on town clerks to enhance infrastructure and provide essential amenities like water and electricity in markets. Speaking at a meeting with town clerks overseeing market management under the Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Program (MATIP), Kumumanya emphasized that improved...

Museveni Warns Opponents as Parliament Passes Controversial UPDF Bill!

MathiasMay 22, 2025

By Samuel Mwesigwa President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning to critics of the newly passed Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, which allows armed civilian murder suspects to be tried in military courts. The bill has sparked intense debate, with opposition MPs, civil society, and legal experts arguing it undermines civilian...

Kyabazinga Graduates with Second Master’s Degree from Yale University!

MathiasMay 20, 2025

The Busoga Royal Family and the Obwa Kyabazinga bwa Busoga are overflowing with joy and celebrations as His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, has graduated with his second Master’s degree. This time, he earned a Master’s of Advanced Studies in Global Affairs from the prestigious Jackson School of Global Affairs at...

Kyabazinga Launches 2nd MTN Masaza Cycling Competition

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

The second edition of the MTN-Busoga Masaza Cycling Competition was officially launched at the Busoga Kingdom Headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja City, with His Majesty, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, as the chief guest and a participant in the cycling event. The competition, aimed at inspiring men and boys to take the lead in the fight against...

Busoga Leaders Urged to Prioritize Fight Against Teenage Pregnancies

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

Leaders across various sectors within the Busoga Kingdom have been called upon to intensify efforts in combating the rising rates of teenage pregnancies in the region. This call for action comes as statistics released by the United Nations reveal that Busoga has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in Uganda. In a passionate appeal, a...

Baba TV’s Samuel Mwesigwa Tops Africa as China Graduates Rural Entrepreneurs in Zanzibar.

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Baba TV’s Samuel Mwesigwa, a renowned Ugandan journalist and host of the popular agri-business show Kungula, has been recognized as the top-performing participant in a prestigious rural entrepreneurship program organized by China Agricultural University and Tencent Holdings. The graduation ceremony, held at Serena Hotel in Zanzibar, honored 20 outstanding young entrepreneurs from...

NRM at War With Itself: Kadaga–Among Rivalry Threatens Party Unity and Empowers the Opposition

By Samuel Mwesigwa Friday 1st Aug 2025 . The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is facing an internal storm that threatens to tear it apart from within — a conflict born not of ideology, but of personalities. At the center of this storm is the heated battle between Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, the former Speaker...

FDC Unveils Nandala Mafabi as 2026 Presidential Flag Bearer as Amuriat Steps Aside

Kampala, Uganda | July 30, 2025 — The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has officially endorsed the Rt. Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi as its presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections. The announcement was made yesterday during a high-level party event following wide-ranging consultations with grassroots members, elders, and the National Executive Committee (NEC)....

Digitalizing Uganda’s Agriculture attracts more Youth in Agribusiness

KAMPALA — Uganda’s agricultural future is being redefined, not only through innovation and policy reforms but also through recognition and inspiration. At the heart of this change are the Annual Agriculture Awards (AA-Awards)—a platform that is drawing youth into farming and laying the foundation for a sustainable agribusiness economy. The 3rd edition of the awards,...

NUP @5 Years: Is It Still on the Struggle?

NUP @5 Years: Is It Still on the Struggle? By Bakinyumya Douglas Paapa Ov Uganda(Political TV Producer & Host – @BDouglasPaapa) 24/JULY/2025 In July 2020, a new political force burst onto Uganda’s landscape , the National Unity Platform (NUP). Born out of the People Power movement and propelled by the energy of youthful defiance, NUP...

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