The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has released the fourth and final tranche of facilitation funds for parish-based grassroots mobilisation, marking a key milestone in the party’s nationwide preparations ahead of the 2026 elections.In a formal communication dated January 6, 2026, the
This morning, a significant step towards ensuring the success of Uganda’s upcoming elections took place when the Electoral Commission received a fresh batch of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport. These ballot papers are crucial as they will be used for electing District Chairpersons
National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has criticized the government for failing to resettle people displaced by landslides in the Bugisu region since December 2024.Speaking at two campaigns rallies in Mbale City this Friday, one at
Uganda’s military has dismissed allegations by opposition leader Bobi Wine that security agencies plan to arrest him ahead of his planned rally in Mbale City, calling the claims a “smokescreen”.In a statement issued on Friday, Col Chris Magezi, the acting spokesperson of the Uganda P
Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has Friday been remanded to Luzira Prison after being denied bail in a case involving the alleged unlawful disclosure of national voters’ information.The 49-year-old activist appeared before Chie
National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate Bobi Wine has alleged that security agencies plan to arrest him before polling day and provoke violence in Mbale City, claims authorities said were not backed by evidence.In a statement posted on social media on Friday, Bobi Wine, the Na
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has revealed what its leadership described as troubling experiences while attempting to access the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Sarah Bireete, during her detention at Nateete Police Station.Speaking at a CCG Board of Dir
KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly condemned the continued detention and remand of human rights lawyer and activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, describing it as a calculated move by the state to silence outspoken voices ahead o
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
Police are currently investigating two separate cases of arson that took place in Wakiso and Mukono districts during the early hours of 1st January 2026. Both incidents have left residents in shock and fear as they deal with the aftermath of property loss and potential threats from individuals kn
