Dr Kizza Besigye, the opposition behemoth who has been in detention for more than one year, is unlikely to regain his freedom before the conclusion of court proceedings against him, the minister of Information Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has said.Speaking to journalists after being sworn in for a
There are few tragedies more painful than betrayal from those who once stood shoulder to shoulder in a common struggle. That is precisely what Africa witnesses each time xenophobic violence erupts in South Africa. When mobs descend on Nigerians, Zimbabweans, Ghanaians, Ethiopians, Somalis, Mozamb
Retired Constitutional Court judge Frederick Egonda-Ntende has criticised sections of Uganda’s Judiciary for failing to uphold fairness and human rights in politically sensitive cases, warning that continued judicial overreach and abuse of pre-trial detention risk undermining public confidence
The death of the wife of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro has touched many hearts across the country. But beyond the sadness of losing a loved one, it was the emotional words of Fredrick Egonda Ntende that deeply moved the public and sparked a wider conversation about justice, humanity, and the treatment of
Seventeen suspects are in police custody following a series of incidents during President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds yesterday.Police reported arrests for suspected mobile phone theft, general theft, common nuisance, attempted theft, and possess
There is a silent frustration growing among Ugandan employees. Not because people do not want to pay taxes.Most salaried workers already understand that taxation is part of nation-building. Every month, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is deducted before salaries even hit bank accounts. Employees ha
There are moments in international relations that appear small in isolation yet carry the weight of centuries within them. The recent spectacle in Nairobi, during the Africa CEO Forum held in May 2026, where French President Emmanuel Macron publicly rebuked an audience of African leaders, entrepr
When Yoweri Kaguta Museveni first emerged from the bush in January 1986, Uganda was exhausted by coups, economic collapse and years of violent political instability.At 41, he looked nothing like the ageing strongmen who dominated African politics at the time. He spoke the language of “fu
Daudi Kabanda is facing mounting criticism from supporters of Anita Annet Among following the Patriotic League of Uganda’s (PLU) dramatic reversal on her bid for re-election as Speaker of the 12th Parliament.In a formal statement issued Tuesday and signed by Kabanda, the PLU Secretary Ge
The family of the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, has endorsed her sister Irene Nampala to contest for the vacant parliamentary seat ahead of the upcoming by election.Nakimuli passed away last month at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Ro
