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Winnie Byanyima accuses Museveni of detaining Besigye over succession concerns

Winnie Byanyima accuses Museveni of detaining Besigye over succession concerns

KAMPALA, Uganda — Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye, accused President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, of illegally detaining her husband to clear a path for a family succession.Speaking to reporters at her home in Kasangati on Tue

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Museveni plans to govern with son in this term – Winnie Byanyima

Museveni plans to govern with son in this term – Winnie Byanyima

Byanyima claims her husband, Dr Besigye was imprisoned because he was privy to details about Museveni’s power-sharing plan including a possible constitutional amendmentUNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima and wife to opposition leader Col Dr Kizza Besigye has alleged that President

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Former Minister Ssempijja Cries Out to Museveni over Kalungu Election Irregularities

Former Minister Ssempijja Cries Out to Museveni over Kalungu Election Irregularities

Former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has cried out to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and institute investigations into alleged electoral irregularities that marred the Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.Hon. Ssempijja claims

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Former Minister Ssempijja Cries Out to Museveni over Kalungu Election Irregularities

Former Minister Ssempijja Cries Out to Museveni over Kalungu Election Irregularities

Former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has cried out to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and institute investigations into alleged electoral irregularities that marred the Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.Hon. Ssempijja claims

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Byanyima Says Besigye Is Seriously Ill in Prison

Byanyima Says Besigye Is Seriously Ill in Prison

Winnie Byanyima, wife of jailed opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, has raised serious concerns over her husband’s health, accusing prison authorities of delaying and denying him medical care. She said she only saw Besigye after a week of restricted visitation, during which time he fell severe

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Museveni’s 2026 election victory challenged in Supreme Court

Museveni’s 2026 election victory challenged in Supreme Court

President Museveni campaigned in Lango, urging supporters to protect peace and development gains. Get the details on his NRM party's platform and promises.Presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking to nullify the declaration of President Yoweri Kaguta

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BREAKING! Kamuli District CAO, CFO Charged Over Embezzlement of Over Shs600M Road Fund

BREAKING! Kamuli District CAO, CFO Charged Over Embezzlement of Over Shs600M Road Fund

The Kamuli District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Finance Officer (CFO) have been arraigned and charged in court over alleged embezzlement of over Shs600M meant for roads rehabilitation and maintenance.The duo was presented before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo, Kampala

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MTN, Airtel, UCC sued over internet shutdown during elections

MTN, Airtel, UCC sued over internet shutdown during elections

The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), George William Nyombi Thembo, addresses a press conference on the internet shutdown ahead of the general election in Kampala, Uganda, January 13, 2026. Two lawyers have filed a case in the Civil Division of the High Cour

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Hon Mathias Mpuuga Accuses NRM of Rigging

Hon Mathias Mpuuga Accuses NRM of Rigging

Democratic Front (DF) party president Mathias Mpuuga has strongly rejected the presidential and parliamentary election results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC), saying the entire process was deeply flawed and did not reflect the true will of the people.Mpuuga said the elections w

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Minister Amongi blames election loss on Speaker Among

Minister Amongi blames election loss on Speaker Among

Amongi alleged that the Speaker mobilised soldiers and resources to ensure she failed at the polls. The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has publicly blamed her defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections on alleged interference by Speaker of Parliament

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