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Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis

Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis

Hon. Betty Bakireke Nambooze was once among the clearest symbols of defiance in Uganda’s opposition politics. Her courage under repression, sharp tongue, and legislative activism gave her a moral authority few politicians enjoyed. Yet as the 2026 elections approach, securing a fourth parliament

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State House extends life-saving medical services to Kasensero landing site.

State House extends life-saving medical services to Kasensero landing site.

The State House medical team is carrying out a major health outreach at Kasensero Landing Site.Stationed at Muyomba Gardens, Kyotera District, the State House’s health camp is reaching out to hundreds of residents from both the mainland and Kasensero Island. The camp, which started yeste

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UPDF Regrets Gulu City Fracas but Blames Kyagulanyi for “Defiance”

UPDF Regrets Gulu City Fracas but Blames Kyagulanyi for “Defiance”

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has acknowledged that the chaos that unfolded in Gulu City during the visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was “regrettable,” but maintains that the incident resulted from what they described as th

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Police say UPDF officers filmed in viral video beating NUP supporters in Gulu under probe

Police say UPDF officers filmed in viral video beating NUP supporters in Gulu under probe

Stick and gun-wielding police officers, UPDF soldiers and unidentified non-uniformed individuals attempt to block National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, from entering Gulu City where he was scheduled to campaign on December 6, 2025, as he looks for vo

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Buganda Premier warns against violent policing during campaigns

Buganda Premier warns against violent policing during campaigns

Buganda Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on security agencies to exercise restraint and uphold professionalism during the ongoing campaign season, warning that violent crowd-control tactics only deepen national wounds.“Once again, I urge the police and all sec

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President Museveni’s Empowerment Drive Sees 300 Motorcycles Handed Over to Kawempe Boda Boda SACCOs

President Museveni’s Empowerment Drive Sees 300 Motorcycles Handed Over to Kawempe Boda Boda SACCOs

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s nationwide initiative to economically empower grassroots groups has once again taken centre stage, with 300 brand-new motorcycles handed over to boda boda riders under various SACCOs in Kawempe.The handover ceremony, held at Growers Playground in Kawemp

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12 NUP supporters released as court rejects state objection to bail.

12 NUP supporters released as court rejects state objection to bail.

The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to 12 NUP supporters arrested over violent clashes at a campaign event, despite state objections citing the tense political climate.The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has released 12 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters on bail afte

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Law Society condemns deployment of police dogs, chaotic arrests at NUP Rally.

Law Society condemns deployment of police dogs, chaotic arrests at NUP Rally.

Police canine units being pushed directly toward civilians, including women and youths standing on the roadsideKampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the deployment of police dogs to disperse crowds during the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential campaign in Kawe

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I Forced President Museveni to Respect Artistes — Bobi Wine

I Forced President Museveni to Respect Artistes — Bobi Wine

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has claimed credit for what he describes as a shift in how President Yoweri Museveni engages with musicians.While addressing supporters during a rally in Kawempe, Bobi Wine said that before he joined a

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Fille knew my HIV status before we slept together - MC Kats

Fille knew my HIV status before we slept together - MC Kats

MC Kats says Fille Mutoni knew he was HIV positive before they became intimate and stood by him during his lowest moments, even as their relationship later ended.Celebrated media personality MC Kats has said that his ex-partner, singer Fille Mutoni, knew

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