Fears for the life of outgoing Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi have intensified after he was charged with terrorism and remanded to Kitalya Prison, a move that has unsettled opposition leaders and sharpened political anxiety across the country.Kivumbi, who also serves as the N
Alebtong — Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) candidate Fred Jalameso has been officially declared the winner of the Ajuri County parliamentary race after securing 16,336 votes, narrowly defeating National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer and Chief Government Whip Denis Obua, who polled 15,5
The cracks inside Standard Chartered Bank are no longer whispers — they are now headline news.As the British banking giant retreats from struggling markets, its top executives are heading for the exit and its once-proud retail empire in Uganda has collapsed into a fire sale.In the
This was confirmed in a now-deleted X (formerly Twitter) post by President Museveni’s son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the military to hunt and kill the country’s activist and National Unity Platform
CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced the full restoration of social media in Uganda, ending the phased internet shutdown imposed during the 2026 general elections.Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba during a public appearance. (Photo/Courtesy)Kampala, Uganda: The Chief
Drama unfolded in Mukono on Friday after the district returning officer declared two LC5 chairpersons in one day, triggering allegations of coercion, ballot stuffing, and military intimidation.In the heated Mukono Poll Drama: Two Chairpersons; NRM's Francis Lukooya Mukoome (L) and NUP's Jo
The Electoral Commission has announced that fresh parliamentary voting will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in areas where elections were earlier halted due to serious irregularities.The affected constituencies are Kibanda North in Kiryandongo District, Ibanda Municipality in Iban
Despite the events at his home, Bobi struck a defiant tone in his statement. “Yet in all this, we remain firm in our belief that Uganda will be free,” he said.KAMPALA, Uganda — Opposition leader Bobi Wine has accused Ugandan security forces of carrying out a large-scale overnight ope
Bobi Wine said his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, was held at gunpoint and repeatedly questioned about his whereabouts.Opposition leader Bobi Wine, has said his home in Magere was violently raided by security forces, leaving his wife hospitalised and the property extensively damaged.Bobi
Tororo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered a recount of votes for the January 15 polls in the race for District Woman MP.The order given today, Friday, 23rd January, 2026 follows a complaint filed by the incumbent Sarah Achieng Opendi (NRM), who polled 78,507 votes.Opendi lost to
