Months after the conclusion of the 2026 general elections, Uganda remains locked in a digital standoff. While the Electoral Commission (EC) officially declared Yoweri Museveni the victor in mid-January, opposition figures have turned to X (formerly Twitter) to wage a persistent campaign for “gr
Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has criticised what he described as external interference in African electoral processes, questioning the European Parliament’s decision to summon Uganda’s ambassador following the January elections. He made the remarks while addre
Museveni used the Israeli and British support for Idi Amin’s 1971 coup against Obote to justify Uganda’s new sovereignty bill and warn against foreign interference.Museveni defended the sovereignty bill passed by NRM MPs on May 6, 2026.He said foreign interference in Uganda’s
Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo during cross-examination in Col Dr Kizza Besigye's case on April 23, 2026. Photo | Juliet KigongoChief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo on Wednesday came under pressure in the High Court as defence lawyers for opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye resume
The collapse of a four-storey building in Mbale city that killed one person and injured several others has exposed deep cracks in construction oversight, with engineers, leaders, and residents raising concerns over widespread non-compliance with building standards.Across Mbale’s suburbs,
The biggest solidarity on campus didn’t just reject the 92nd Guild Cabinet over exclusion. They went further — barring the Guild President, her ministers, and her entire entourage from setting foot in Mitchell and Complex Halls. The letter carries over 20 signatures.Makerere University
Some opposition MPs were given Shs100m each to vote Yes for Sovereignty Bill, reports have emerged on the day Parliament is preparing to vote on the contentious piece of legislation. Uganda’s Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, which was tabled in April 2026, is presented by the govern
Igara West MP Gaffa Mbwatekamwa claimed he had been locked out of ParliamentParliament has dismissed as false claims that some Members of Parliament were blocked by security personnel from accessing the parliamentary precincts ahead of debate on the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026.
Refugee-hosting communities have raised concerns, warning that the newly proposed Protection Sovereignty Bill could frustrate humanitarian responses to the needs of refugees.Leaders in the area say Uganda's larger sections rely on external support, especially in matters related to the welf
Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal officials display placards in protest on April 28 2026, demanding that leaders must lead by example. PHOTO/HILLARY TWINAMATSIKOAdministrative services at Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal Council were paralysed on Tuesday after civil servants staged a sit-down strike, pro
