Uganda’s security agencies have dismissed claims by National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, that there is a plot to arrest him before polling day and provoke violence.In a statement shared publicly, Kyagulanyi alleged that security agencies w
He alleged that NUP campaigns are frequently blocked, disrupted and violently suppressed by security agencies despite strong public support in many districts. He also accused the state of deploying a heavy security presence to disrupt opposition processions and create the impression that NUP lack
Security agencies are on high alert following reports of a planned women-led protest in Kampala over the arrest of Centre for Constitutional Governance director Sarah Bireete.detained human rights activist Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (C
The NRM presidential candidate, Mr Yoweri Museveni, has hit out at Opposition politicians who he described as inferior and inexperienced to lead the masses.Mr Museveni cautioned voters to desist from giving mandate to inexperienced politicians, especially from the Opposition whose focus he
Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson, Electoral CommissionThe Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media suggesting irregularities in the National Voters Register (NVR), describing the claims as false and misleading.In a statement issued by the E
Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Ruhinda North MP, Thomas Tayebwa, has issued a firm response to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, following accusations made against him and President Museveni.Bobi Wine, reacting to a video showing Tay
Kibaale District, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Christopher Ategeka, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate in the Buyanja County parliamentary race, dealing a blow to the opposition party ahead of the 2026 general elections.Ategeka had been nominated on Oc
The family of former President Dr Apollo Milton Obote has ordered Gender, Labour and Social Development Minister Betty Amongi Ongom to immediately stop operating from President Obote’s home in Lira City.The family, headed by the eldest son and heir, Tony Akaki, accuses Amongi of using th
Stung by the controversial circumstances under which Budiope East MP Moses Magogo’s leading opponent Daniel Mulirire (an NRM-leaning independent) was denominated and disqualified from the race, leading Busoga kingmaker Rebecca Kadaga has sharply criticized the Electoral Commission.Speaki
Uganda’s eight presidential candidates will mark Christmas Day at different locations across the country as the 2026 election campaigns intensify, with some contenders slowing down due to funding constraints, health challenges, and logistical hurdles, while others push on with packed schedules.
