Little known journalist Ivan Kisaakye has announced his candidacy for Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, promising sweeping reforms in agriculture, education, and the economy, while pledging to end President Museveni’s 40-year grip on power.Kisaakye, who arrived at h
President Museveni has renewed calls for a permanent ceasefire and democratic elections in Libya, while harshly criticising continued foreign interference in the country’s affairs and the African Union’s failure to take decisive action.Museveni made the remarks on Wednesday during a vi
Lieutenant General Elly Kayanja, former commander of Operation Wembley and a veteran of the National Resistance Army (NRA), has publicly condemned the conduct of the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, calling for a return to the movement’s founding principles.His commen
Tensions have escalated in Lira City’s City East Division following the arrest of Dray Okello, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parish supervisor for Acwao Ward, on allegations of electoral malpractice during the ongoing party primaries.Dray was arrested on Thursday morning after s
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Noah Mitala, popularly known as Noah Mutwe and a bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, recounted how he was forcefully taken from his home by plain-clothed security operatives before being charged wi
In a powerful gesture that blends artistic legacy with continental pride, American Grammy Award-winning singer Matt B has donated his prized Grammy trophy to the Uganda Tourism Board for public exhibition at the Uganda Museum.The symbolic handover took pl
Following sustained pressure from political leaders, legal experts, and human rights advocates, the High Court has finally set a date for the bail hearing of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya.Justice Emmanuel Baguma, who had pr
Police in Nakasongola District have arrested a man identified as John Isoke for the gruesome murder and beheading of his friend, allegedly for ritual purposes.Isoke was caught while
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has questioned why CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has never been summoned to court over alleged online misconduct. He pointed to what he sees as a selective justice system in Uganda.Speaking to the press on Tuesday, S
From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government CouncilsJohn Katumba, Bobi Wine and President Yoweri MuseveniFrom January 12
