Fred Muzaale

Uganda

Journalist at Daily Monitor

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Kayunga NUP leader, wife and child killed in road crash

4 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

What you need to know:The crash also claimed the life of another motorcycle rider. Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters and locals in Kayunga District are mourning the tragic deaths of Councillor Peter Lukwago, his wife Dorah Nawagi, and their seven-year-old child, who were killed in a fatal road crash along the Mukono–Kayunga Highway on Monday.
20 NUP supporters in Mukono cross to NRM- ex minister Kibuule

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

At least 20 youths, who claim to be supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kabembe Trading Centre in Kyampisi Sub-county in Mukono District, have crossed to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) as defections rock political parties ahead of the 2026 general election.
Minister vows to rebuild school after DEO, head teacher kneel begging

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

There were ululations and gasps of disbelief in Kayunga on Thursday when the district’s top education officer voluntarily knelt down and begged the state minister for Finance, Amos Lugoloobi, to renovate crumbling classrooms at Natteta Primary School. “I kneel before you, Honourable Minister, even with my PhD, because this school groomed me,” said Dr Dan Bbaale, the Kayunga District Education Officer.
14-year-old struggles to support her three siblings

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

What you need to know:Namukose and her siblings were abandoned by their parents four years ago following serious marital conflicts. While many children spent Idd al-Adha celebrating with their families, 14-year-old Jovia Namukose from Lusenke Village, Busaana Sub-county in Kayunga District, was toiling in a neighbour’s garden to earn Shs10,000. Her goal: to feed her three younger siblings.
After decade-long boycott, Nantaba’s NRM re-entry ends in loss

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

What you need to know:Nantaba’s failed NRM bid sparks questions over 2026 intentions. Former State Minister and Kayunga Woman MP Idah Nantaba has returned to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party grassroot elections after a 10-year boycott, reviving a fierce political rivalry with party strongman Moses Karangwa. Nantaba had quit the party in 2015 after losing the Kayunga District NRM chairperson race to Karangwa, alleging vote rigging and intimidation.
Family head bid farewell to relatives before Bukasa fire

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

What you need to know:Preliminary police reports suggest that the fire was deliberately set. Just hours before the devastating fire in Bukasa Village, Bweyogerere in Wakiso District, that claimed the lives of six family members last week, the late Fred Ssekabira, head of the household, had visited his ancestral home in Kayunga District to bid farewell to relatives.
Lugazi assembles 500-member choir for Martyrs’ Day Mass

4 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

What you need to know:The choir, including dancers, has been rehearsing for six months and is ready for the June 3 celebrations Lugazi Catholic Diocese, which is leading this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebration at Namugongo on June 3, has assembled a 500-member vibrant choir to animate the proceedings at the shrine. The choir, Mr Martin Ssenyonjo, its leader, says, includes singers, liturgical dancers, organists and local music instrumentalists.
Martyrs’ Day: What you need to know about hosts Lugazi Diocese

1 month ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

All is set as Lugazi Diocese prepares to host this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations slated for June 3 at the Catholic shrine in Namugongo, Wakiso District. Established 29 years ago, Lugazi Diocese was carved out of Kampala Diocese and last hosted the celebrations 21 years ago, in 2004. This year’s Martyrs Day celebrations will be celebrated under the theme, “Pilgrim of hope- Oh Lord, let me see again”.
Kayunga NRM registrar flees office as supporters allege vote rigging

1 month ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

What you need to know:The NRM, which has dominated Uganda’s politics since 1986 under President Museveni, is currently conducting grassroots elections ahead of the 2026 general polls. Disputes in several areas have already raised concerns over transparency and internal democracy within the party.
Christians renew call for Kayunga Diocese

1 month ago | monitor.co.ug | Fred Muzaale

Christians in Kayunga District have renewed their demand for a new diocese, separate from Mukono Diocese of the Church of Uganda. This campaign first began in 2020 but was dismissed at the time by the then Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Rt Rev James William Ssebaggala, who said the idea was just “excitement” by a section of Christians in the area. Bishop Ssebaggala, who is now retired, still believes Kayunga cannot support its own diocese.