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What Is BitChat? Bobi Wine’s internet-free communication tool explained

What Is BitChat? Bobi Wine’s internet-free communication tool explained

BitChat is an internet-free messaging concept highlighted by Bobi Wine as a backup communication tool if online services are disrupted during Uganda’s 2026 elections.Kampala, Uganda: As Uganda heads into the decisive final weeks before the 2026 general elections, a new phrase has entered

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Bobi Wine Urges Defence of Citizens Attacked for Carrying Flag

Bobi Wine Urges Defence of Citizens Attacked for Carrying Flag

Bobi Wine has defended his call for citizens to protect people attacked for carrying the national flag, after police warned that the use of the flag is regulated by law and may require government authorisation.In a New Year address delivered at the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarter

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Security on alert over planned women-led protest over Sarah Bireete arrest

Security on alert over planned women-led protest over Sarah Bireete arrest

Security agencies are on high alert following reports of a planned women-led protest in Kampala over the arrest of Centre for Constitutional Governance director Sarah Bireete.detained human rights activist Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (C

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New Year; Political attire, rhetoric banned at Buganda Kingdom’s Enkuuka

New Year; Political attire, rhetoric banned at Buganda Kingdom’s Enkuuka

With the country gripped by election fever, organisers and police say they plan to ensure the event remains a cultural rather than a partisan affair.Security forces and Buganda Kingdom officials have issued a warning ahead of the annual "Enkuuka" New Year’s Eve festival, declaring that p

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Uganda: Nup Members Who Defected to NRM Make Swift U-Turn After 'Empty Promises' in Mubende

Uganda: Nup Members Who Defected to NRM Make Swift U-Turn After 'Empty Promises' in Mubende

Tension and confusion marked a political gathering in Mubende Municipality after members of the National Unity Platform who had earlier defected to the National Resistance Movement made an abrupt return to NUP, citing what they described as empty promises from government officials.The grou

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Museveni Denies Causing Traffic Jam Along Kampala–Masaka Road

Museveni Denies Causing Traffic Jam Along Kampala–Masaka Road

Mpigi — State House has dismissed claims that the severe traffic congestion experienced along the Kampala–Masaka Road earlier this week was caused by road closures linked to President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign activities in the Greater Mpigi area.Thousands of travelers returning to

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AFCON 2025: How Much Uganda Will Get Despite Early Elimination From Morocco Tournament

AFCON 2025: How Much Uganda Will Get Despite Early Elimination From Morocco Tournament

Uganda became one of the first teams to exit the 2205 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after finishing last in their groupThe East Africans failed to win any game, losing to Nigeria 3-1 in the final group game on Tuesday eveningThe Uganda Cranes will get a sizeable amount of money f

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Edge 10-Man Uganda, Maintain 100% Winning Record

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Edge 10-Man Uganda, Maintain 100% Winning Record

The Super Eagles maintained an unbeaten run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming 10-man Uganda 3-1 in their final Group C game at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday.Nigeria wasted no time to announce their intent as Victor Osimhen’s shot was parried away by the Uganda

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Former Bishop Stuart University Guild President Disqualified from Isingiro North Parliamentary Race

Former Bishop Stuart University Guild President Disqualified from Isingiro North Parliamentary Race

The Electoral Commission has disqualified Ankunda Best Arnold, a former Bishop Stuart University guild president, from the Isingiro North parliamentary race after ruling that his nomination papers were invalid.Ankunda, who rose to public attention through student leadership at Bishop Stuar

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“Apologise Now!” — Latif Ssebagala Orders Bebe Cool to Say Sorry to Prince Kassim Nakibinge

“Apologise Now!” — Latif Ssebagala Orders Bebe Cool to Say Sorry to Prince Kassim Nakibinge

Bebe Cool is under intense pressure after allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prince Kassim Nakibinge, the titular head of Muslims in Buganda Kingdom — and Latif Ssebagala says the singer must apologise without delay.“Apologise Now!” — Latif Ssebagala Orders Bebe Cool to Sa

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