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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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Barbie Narrates Hardships of House Arrest

Barbie Narrates Hardships of House Arrest

Barbie Itungo, the wife of National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi, has complained about continued security restrictions blocking access to their home, leading to food shortages. She has also complained to the top religious of the country over threats by a senior military officer to

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Inter-Religious Council verifies blockade at Bobi Wine’s residence

Inter-Religious Council verifies blockade at Bobi Wine’s residence

Senior religious leaders from the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda visited the home of Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, to investigate reports of a military siege. Following his escape into hiding, the clerics met with Barbie Itungo to verify claims of house arrest and surveillance.

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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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Bobi Wine Defiant as Gen Muhoozi Orders Him to to Surrender to Police in 48 Hours

Bobi Wine Defiant as Gen Muhoozi Orders Him to to Surrender to Police in 48 Hours

Bobi Wine has rejected Muhoozi's order to surrender to policeKAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s army commander Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered opposition leader Bobi Wine to surrender to police within 48 hours, escalating a high-stakes standoff that has unfolded in the volatile aftermath of la

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Police summons NUP activist Kibira over inciting violence and hate speech allegations amid poll violence

Police summons NUP activist Kibira over inciting violence and hate speech allegations amid poll violence

KIREKA — The Criminal Investigation Directorate has summoned National Unity Platform strongman Christopher Kibira to assist in ongoing investigations regarding allegations of inciting violence, hate speech and unlawful assembly following the Jan. 15 polls.A police invitation letter dated

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Violent protests in Nakaseke, 50 NUP supporters arrested

Violent protests in Nakaseke, 50 NUP supporters arrested

Police in Nakaseke district have arrested at least 50 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) following violent protests over the parliamentary election results.The unrest followed the announcement on Friday night that Charles Nsereko Basajjassubi of the ruling National Resistance

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Museveni Speaks Out on Butambala Killings

Museveni Speaks Out on Butambala Killings

Museveni receiving the presidential results from the NRM leadership on Sunday in RwakituraRWAKITURA, Uganda — President Museveni addressed the deadly Butambala incident on Sunday while receiving the official declaration of the presidential election results at his country home in Rwakitur

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2026 Polls: Museveni Declared Victor as Bobi Wine Flees Magere Home

2026 Polls: Museveni Declared Victor as Bobi Wine Flees Magere Home

KAMPALA: Uganda’s main opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, said he escaped a security operation at his home in Magere, Wakiso District, after military and police forces raided the premises overnight, cut power and disabled surveillance cameras, as tensions mounted

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Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.Uganda’s presidential election, held on Jan. 15, 2026, was defined by a massive security presence and a total digital blackout,

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