As Uganda heads to the polls on January 15, one of the clearest fault lines in the presidential race is not merely political; it is generational, philosophical, and moral.On one side stands President Yoweri Museveni, in power for four decades, a former guerrilla commander who once preached
After Jacob Oulanyah won a bitter race against Rebecca Kadaga to become the Speaker of the 11th Parliament in May 2021, he promised to preside over a “people-centred House.” When Oulanyah died in March 2022, Anita Among, his replacement, doubled down on the promise.In a four-part serie
With his charisma, tenacity and everyman appeal, music star Bobi Wine has shaken up Ugandan politics.Since his career pivot a decade ago, the 43-year-old has become a major thorn in the side of President Yoweri Museveni, an 81-year-old who has been in power for 40 years.Bobi Wine ha
The technology is particularly useful for rural communities, islands, border areas and for providing backup connectivity when ground networks are disruptedKampala — Airtel Uganda will this Friday unveil a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink, aimed at improving mobile network coverage
Lawyers representing human rights activist, Sarah Bireete, have filed urgent applications seeking a production warrant to have her brought before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court.They are arguing that her charge and remand are unlawful and violate constitutional safeguards.T
The Territorial Police in Luwero district have announced the arrest of a 25-year-old security guard, Okongo Alfred Owona, in connection with the illegal possession of government ammunition. Owona, who was found in possession of four live bullets, is currently being held by authorities as investig
Rising tension in Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District continues to dominate political discussions as former area legislator Hon. Mwesigwa Rukutana renews his long-standing rivalry with the current Member of Parliament, Hon. Naome Kabasharira.Rukutana, who represented Rushenyi for more than
ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo and NRM Electoral Commission boss Dr Tanga Odoi have clarified that NRM vote protectors are strictly for President Museveni, warning MPs against diverting agents ahead of January 15 polls.Kyambogo, Kampala: The Senior Presidential Advisor and Manager of t
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has petitioned the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court seeking orders to have rights activist Sarah Bireete produced from Luzira Prison to challenge what it describes as “unlawful charges” and an “illegal remand” order.In an application filed on Wed
Kizza Besigye and Obed Lutale in the dockTo serve President Museveni, you must be ready to tell several and shameless lies.That is what a high profile Museveni campaign team comprising the deputy speaker, Thomas Tayebwa; security minister, Jim Muhwezi; and ICT minister, Chris Baryom
