Political Turmoil, Leadership Scrutiny, and Sports Uncertainty Grip Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda is navigating a volatile week of political infighting, corruption allegations, and potential upheaval in football governance, as key figures clash publicly and investigations loom over multiple sectors.
Public Feud Erupts Among MPs
A bitter war of words has broken out between two members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament. Daudi Kabanda, the PLU General Secretary and MP for Kasambya County, publicly confronted Dicksons Kateshumbwa, MP for Sheema Municipality, after Kateshumbwa reportedly labeled the PLU “useless.”
Kabanda escalated the exchange by alleging that Kateshumbwa and others had stolen budget money. The confrontation follows the PLU’s recent withdrawal of support for Speaker Anita Among. The spat has also revived dormant corruption claims from Kateshumbwa’s tenure at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), though no evidence has been provided by either side. The incident underscores growing tensions within the ruling NRM party as MPs vie for leadership positions in the new Parliament.
Kadaga’s Business Trip Amid Speaker Chaos
As turmoil engulfs Parliament over the speaker’s race, First Deputy Prime Minister and former Speaker Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has posted updates from a business forum in Istanbul, Turkey. Kadaga attended the AFEX 2026 Africa Business Forum, where she met with the President of the Turkey Africa Business Association (TABA) and received a plaque.
Her glamorous social media posts from the Hilton Hotel have drawn mixed reactions. Some critics call the timing tone-deaf, given that incumbent Speaker Anita Among is facing corruption probes and pressure to step aside. Meanwhile, NRM leaders, chaired by President Museveni, are reportedly backing Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth for the role. Others, however, have praised Kadaga for her continued focus on attracting Turkish investment in tourism and trade.
FUFA Faces Possible Leadership Shake-Up
Uganda’s football governing body, FUFA, may be on the brink of a major leadership change. Investigative journalist Tabz reported that top officials, including long-time president Moses Magogo, are expected to record statements with a certain agency.
The development follows years of fan frustration over budget disputes, corruption allegations, and Magogo’s past FIFA suspension and U.S. sanctions. Tensions recently boiled over during parliamentary clashes with State Minister Peter Ogwang regarding AFCON preparations and unapproved budgets. While fans like doctor Dux Wabuyi have called Magogo’s potential exit a “dream,” FUFA has remained silent.
Some observers fear that any government interference could trigger FIFA penalties, especially as Uganda gears up to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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