Kampala, Uganda – As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya has come out swinging against what he describes as a calculated regime strategy to undermine opposition through bribery, arrests, and intimidation.In
Masaka Catholic Priest, Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira is expected to appear in court on money laundering charges involving Shs500 million.Masaka City, Uganda: Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira, the Catholic priest from Masaka, who had been missing for weeks following his reported arrest by security oper
The singer suggested in a social media exchange with his followers that arrests and torture of opposition figured an almost inevitable consequence of challenging a leader who fought a protracted guerrilla war to seize power. Singer Ykee Benda has ignited a firestorm online, defending the g
YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi has been released on bail by the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makindye.Shalom was granted bail on a non-cash bond of Shs 5 million, with each of his sureties also bonded for a non-cash Shs 5 million.He was arrested and detained on charges of cyber harassment
Kampala High Court is expected to rule this Tuesday on a fresh bail application and a request to halt treason proceedings against veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye, as his lawyers continue to challenge the conduct of the case.Besigye’s lead counsel, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago
A pastor, a traditional leader and a land surveyor have been arraigned before Circuit Court ‘3’ in Accra over allegations of conspiracy, trespass and fraudulent land transactions.The accused persons — James Kumbaya Damalie, 60, a land surveyor; Peter Hammond, 58, a pastor and Nuumo K
The accused Luuka District officials arrive at the Iganga Chief Magistrate’s Court to face charges related to fuel theft and selling of government jobs.Luuka, Uganda: Three officials from Luuka District Local Government have been charged before court on multiple counts including conspira
Rachael KawalaPolice in Kampala North have arrested a 34-year-old woman, Nanteza Aisha, on allegations of staging her own kidnapping, an incident that triggered public panic and a full-scale police investigation.According to Police, the case was registered on 15th December 2025 afte
Court Denies Mandatory Bail to Mufumbiro and Co-accusedThe Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Kanyanya has dismissed an application for mandatory bail by ten National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who have been on remand for more than sixty days without the commencement of their
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed an application seeking to halt the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and has also urged the High Court to reject a bail request filed by his defense team.Through Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumb
