Key opposition parliamentary candidates have defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), pledging to mobilise votes for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of the 2026 general elections.The defectors were on Wednesday unveiled by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebw
Former Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, is gaining momentum in the Nyendo–Mukungwe parliamentary race, with growing indications that his chances of victory have significantly improved as the campaign enters its final phase.Political observers and local residents say Mpuugaâ
Jinja – The arrest of a prominent Jinja-based investor by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has been met with relief and celebration among residents, who say the businessman had long intimidated local leaders while allegedly boasting of powerful connections that placed him ab
Police in Kamuli District are investigating a suspected double murder after the bodies of a boda boda rider and a young businesswoman were found in Namasagali Sub-county.Kamuli, Uganda: Police in Kamuli have launched investigations into a suspected double murder after the bodies of a boda
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intercepted a passenger suspected of trafficking narcotics at Entebbe International Airport during routine border control operations.The interception occurred last Friday after the passenger arrived aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET338 at approximat
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace in a club-record £35million deal.Brennan Johnson has joined Crystal Palace from TottenhamTottenham have confirmed the exit of Brennan Johnson. The 24-year-old forward, who was signed from Nottingham
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
Rebecca Kadaga’s office has donated essential items to patients at Kamuli General Hospital as part of New Year outreach, while urging peace and participation in the 2026 elections.Patients at Kamuli General Hospital receive essential items from the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minist
Liverpool still want to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as the January window opens.Oliver Glasner speaking to Marc Guehi.Oliver Glasner has discussed the prospect of losing Marc Guehi in January. The January transfer window is now open, and Liverpool could be in for
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
