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Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — One figure looms large ahead of Uganda's elections Thursday, although he is not on the ballot: the president's son and military commander, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.Kainerugaba, long believed to be the eventual successor, stood down for his father, President Yoweri Musev

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To Hurt Speaker Among, Bobi Wine Orders NUP fans To Vote Amongi in Lira City woman MP Race

To Hurt Speaker Among, Bobi Wine Orders NUP fans To Vote Amongi in Lira City woman MP Race

NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has ordered his Lango sub region core campaigners led by former UPC MP Isha Otto Amiza of Oyam south and NUP flag bearer for Lira city mayor Patrick Ogwang (who until a few months ago was NRM and only left after failing to get state house blessing to b

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Egypt Shocks Africa Cup: Title Holder Eliminated

Egypt Shocks Africa Cup: Title Holder Eliminated

The Red Devils could have their hands full with Egypt at the World Cup next summer. The Pharaohs made an impression on Saturday evening at the Africa Cup. After all, they eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast and thus reached the last four.Egypt owes this impressive performance mainly

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Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?

Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?

After Jacob Oulanyah won a bitter race against Rebecca Kadaga to become the Speaker of the 11th Parliament in May 2021, he promised to preside over a “people-centred House.” When Oulanyah died in March 2022, Anita Among, his replacement, doubled down on the promise.In a four-part serie

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No Games This Time’ – Byakagaba warns ahead of elections

No Games This Time’ – Byakagaba warns ahead of elections

IGP Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans of full police preparedness and zero tolerance for election violence, saying security forces will protect voters and enforce the law ahead of the January 2026 polls.Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba (PHoto/File)Kampala, Uganda: Insp

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Court Upholds EC Decision Blocking Magogo Rival from Budiope East MP Race

Court Upholds EC Decision Blocking Magogo Rival from Budiope East MP Race

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by former police officer Daniel Mulirire, keeping in place the Electoral Commission (EC) decision that removed him from the ballot for Budiope East constituency (Buyende District).In a judgment delivered electronically on January 9, 2026, J

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Bigirimana sues ICC Judge Sebutinde over Bugolobi apartment development

Bigirimana sues ICC Judge Sebutinde over Bugolobi apartment development

Judiciary Permanent Secretary (PS) Dr Pius BigirimanaThe High Court in Kampala has been asked to determine a dispute between Judiciary Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana and International Criminal Court judge Julia Sebutinde over the construction of a five-storey commercial apartment buil

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Debt Repayment, Wages Take Lion’s Share of Q3 Expenditure

Debt Repayment, Wages Take Lion’s Share of Q3 Expenditure

Ramadan Ggoobi speaking to reporters in Kampala on Friday.The Ministry of Finance has released Shs 16.537 trillion for expenditure in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with debt repayment and treasury operations taking the largest share.Out of the total release, Shs 7

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Shock as Isaac Kigozi Dies Suddenly

Shock as Isaac Kigozi Dies Suddenly

Reader modeShock as Isaac Kigozi Dies Suddenlychimpreports.com18hKampala, Uganda — Isaac Kigozi, a Ugandan-American entrepreneur, media executive and senior government official, has died suddenly after reportedly going to sleep and never waking up, his family said on

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NAKAWA NOMINATION CASE: Court to Deliver Ruling Electronically

NAKAWA NOMINATION CASE: Court to Deliver Ruling Electronically

Kampala High Court has told lawyers representing the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) that its ruling in the disputed Nakawa Division West nomination case will be delivered through the Judiciary’s electronic system, following a scheduled court appearance on Wednesday.The case, El

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