A public exchange between Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International, and her nephew Matthew Kanyamunyu has ignited national debate on political repression, civic participation and the limits of personal testimony in Uganda’s charged election season.The debate was trigger
When Dr Sarah Bireete was rounded up from her house and taken to Natete Police station, I received nervous messages from friends asking me whether I was safe.Because Dr Bireete and I have done plenty of political talk shows together, and often agree on almost everything – oftentimes comp
The High Court in Kampala has struck out an election appeal by Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo challenging the nomination of ruling NRM flag-bearer, Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande, ruling that the case was filed outside the strict timelines set by law.In a ruling delivered on January 6
Wakiso — Disqualified National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer Mathias Walukagga has endorsed Emmanuel Magoola, a former party rival, in the Busiro East parliamentary race, throwing the opposition contest into fresh uncertainty ahead of the January 15 general elections.Walukagga was rec
Nyafamba Barbra Marcy, a determined daughter of Katandi village in Kirewa sub-county, is among the contestants for the Woman Member of Parliament for Tororo District in the 2026 general elections under the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).Her story is one of grit, faith, and an unyielding
After being left out of Bebe Cool’s annual list yet again, King Saha finally responds — and his words are brutal.Musician King Saha has made it clear that he no longer pays attention to Bebe Cool’s annual music lists, saying the Gagamel boss has no authority over his career.Th
Nina Roz, has expressed strong confidence in winning the Sembabule District Woman Member of Parliament seat.I Am Hopeful for Victory in Sembabule District — Nina RozMusician-turned-politician Nina Kakunda, popularly known as Nina Roz, has expressed strong confidence in winning the
Kampala Metropolitan Police South, through Kajjansi Police Division, is investigating a disturbing case of murder that has left the community in shock. The incident, which was reported on January 2, 2026, involves the tragic death of 38-year-old businesswoman Halima Nampera, a resident of Kasenge
TikToke-cum-singer Uncle Chumi has applauded Bebe Cool for adding her name to his list of the best performers for the year 2025, noting that it is one of the miracles she prayed for last year.2025 was the year Uncle Chumi dropped a couple of bangers that dominated the airwaves, and accordi
Buvuma — President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has made significant pledges for the development of Buvuma Island, including the establishment of a second constituency to better represent the district in Parliament.His remarks came durin
