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13 Jan '26
The NUP leader said he was was open to direct intervention by the United States — similar to the way Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was ousted. National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine said he would welcome a “Maduro-style” capture of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni
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12 Jan '26
A 42-year-old Local Council (LC) chairperson in Rukungiri District has been arrested for allegedly defacing campaign posters of the Minister for Security and incumbent Rujumbura County Member of Parliament, Rt. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu.The Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, Elly Ma
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12 Jan '26
The Principal Public Relations Officer, Sheilla Nduhukire, said the agency remains fully operational and alert.National Medical Stores has confirmed an attempted robbery at one of its rented warehouse facilities in Entebbe.The incident happened on the night of January 11, 2026.
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12 Jan '26
President Museveni concluded his campaign trail by issuing a stern warning against the theft of Parish Development Model funds, promising a nationwide audit and arrest of implicated leaders.Dear President Museveni, I write to express gratitude for your leadership and dedication to U
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11 Jan '26
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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11 Jan '26
With his charisma, tenacity and everyman appeal, music star Bobi Wine has shaken up Ugandan politics.Since his career pivot a decade ago, the 43-year-old has become a major thorn in the side of President Yoweri Museveni, an 81-year-old who has been in power for 40 years.Bobi Wine ha
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11 Jan '26
Police at Bulenga Police Station have arrested a 25-year-old man, Kabira Deo, in connection with the malicious damage of a police motor vehicle in Wakiso District. The vehicle, registration number UP 9770, was reportedly damaged on 10th January 2026 at Lufula in Nakabugo Parish during a security
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11 Jan '26
Uganda’s opposition has been shaken by news of fresh abductions involving key members of the National Unity Platform (NUP). According to a statement shared by party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, the party’s Head of Mobilisation, comrade Buwembo Habib, was abducted on
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10 Jan '26
Four Kotido Municipal Council officials have been arrested over alleged misappropriation of UGX 1 billion meant for road rehabilitation, with investigators citing embezzlement, neglect of duty and missing construction materials.The Four Kotido Municipal Council officers arrested over alleg
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10 Jan '26
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) over the location of several polling stations inside the Naguru-Ntinda Police Barracks, saying the arrangement contravenes electoral laws and threatens the conduct of free and fair elections i