In Uganda’s complex political landscape, Dr. Kiiza Besigye stands as a figure of relentless defiance, his life etched with the “wrinkles of struggle” against a government that has increasingly tightened its grip on power.From medical doctor to opposition leader, Besigye’s journey r
The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to cancel the candidature of Mathias Walukagga, insisting that he did not meet the minimum academic qualifications required to contest for the Busiro East parliamentary seat.In an affidavit in reply filed before the Civil Division of
Kampala Central Member of Parliament aspirant Abraham Luzzi has commended the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, for steering the completion of the long and complex restoration of the Kasubi Tombs, one of Uganda’s most significant cultural heritage sites.The Kasubi Tombs,
Frank Lampard’s fiery reaction after Coventry’s 10-man stand at Southampton turned a hard-earned draw into a heated issueReduced to 10 men early in the second half, Coventry still held Southampton but it was Lampard’s post-match gesture that truly ignited the dramaCoventry’s
The Government of Uganda has said detained opposition figure Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye will not be released until his treason trial is concluded, insisting that due process must take its course.The position was communicated on Thursday during a press briefing in Rukungiri District by the Depu
Joshua was made to work far harder than he would have liked to extinguish the challenge of a brave but limited opponent. Picture: GettyBritish heavyweight Anthony Joshua only needed six rounds to stop boxing novice Jake Paul, who failed to deliver on his promises in one of the most strikin
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024Image source, Getty Images
Officials launch the new Metro Cement products at Serena Hotel on December 18, marking the expansion of the company’s production capacity and product rangeUganda’s economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is entering a new phase, with rapidly growing foreign direct inve
BVVK (Biometric Voter Verification Kit) is transforming the way elections are conducted in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Designed to operate efficiently even in places without reliable electricity, the BVVK has become a vital tool for ensuring seamless voter identification and verification. Wit
A Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) officer, Lawrence Ampe, has been dismissed from service over his public support for opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.Ampe’s dismissal follows a series of soci
