Uganda is scheduled to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on January 15, 2026, with the contest widely seen as tight. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who will mark 40 years in power next year, faces strong competition from Kyagulanyi, a two-time presidential contender and musician
Kampala: President Museveni has accused opposition parties, mainly the National Unity Platform (NUP), of orchestrating long-running election fraud in Kampala, alleging ballot stuffing and the printing of fake ballot papers during the country’s recent polls.Speaking late on Wednesday, Mus
President Yoweri Museveni has faulted the people of Kassanda District for voting opposition politicians, saying the decision is partly responsible for the poor service delivery in the area.Addressing a rally at Bukuya Town Council grounds on Wednesday, Museveni said that although some prog
Ecuadorian football is experiencing moments of shock following the murder of Mario Pineida, defender of Barcelona de Guayaquil. The 33-year-old player was the victim of a hitman attack in broad daylight in the Samanes neighborhood, north of the city, after being shot multiple times as he left a b
Kidera Police Station in Buyende on 16th December 2025 embarked on investigating a case of unlawful wounding reported on 15th December 2025 in Butayunjwa B Village, Buyanja Sub-County, Buyende District.The victim has been identified as Bebwa Robert, a 51-year-old male adult, Vice Chairpers
The Opta Supercomputer has predicted the countries that are likely to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.The 2025 AFCON will start this weekend in Morocco and end on January 18, 2026.Ivory Coast is the current holder of the AFCON title after winning the tournament in the last
Residents from Jinja North, in Jinja City, have demanded immediate police action, following persistent attacks by hooded killers whose only aim seems to be stealing phones, but has resulted into the death of three residents in a space of one week.Police investigation tapeResidents f
Congo’s M23 rebel group said on Monday it would “unilaterally withdraw” its forces from the strategic eastern city of Uvira, following what it described as a request from United States mediators, in a move analysts say may reflect mounting pressure on Rwanda amid threats of U.S. sanctions.
From politics and business to music, media, and nightlife, Uganda and the wider East African region endured a year marked by repeated loss as prominent figures passed away under tragic and varied circumstances.Uganda—and the wider East African region
The appointed personalities will serve in the dockets of refereeing, guest management, branding, protocol as well as safety and security.Dixon Adol Okello on duty during a safety and security operationFIFA Referee Shamirah Nabadda, Leila Nankya (
