KAMPALA: The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court is today expected to rule on a bail application by jailed human rights activist Sarah Bireete.The bail application was heard on January 22, 2026, by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya, but the ruling was deferred to toda
Reader modeUganda: Museveni Outlines 5-Year Agenda Amid Deadly Crackdown On Oppositionallafrica.com19hNairobi — President Yoweri Museveni has set out his priorities for a new term in office, pledging to safeguard peace and security, eradicate household poverty, stren
A former Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, Justice Dr. Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye, has written a powerful and emotional public message addressed to President Yoweri Museveni, calling for the restoration of the rule of law, an end to political repression, and protection of citizens’ constitut
In a move that signals the end of a 15-year era at City Hall, Erias Lukwago has officially conceded defeat in the 2026 Kampala Lord Mayorship race.In a signed statement dated January 24, 2026, the outgoing Lord Mayor for Kamala City acknowledged the outcome of the January 22nd polls, which
Notwithstanding the flaws that have marred this process as an integral part of the entire 2026 General Elections, I do hereby accept the outcome of the Kampala Lord Mayorship polls.I would like to state at the outset that I owe a great debt of gratitude to the People of Kampala who accorde
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, has urged Ugandans to uphold peace and respect the Electoral Commission during the ongoing election period, warning against actions that could destabilise the country.Gen. Kulayigye said elections are cond
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), George William Nyombi Thembo, addresses a press conference on the internet shutdown ahead of the general election in Kampala, Uganda, January 13, 2026. Two lawyers have filed a case in the Civil Division of the High Cour
The defeat of Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda in Kira Municipality stands out as one of the most surprising outcomes of Uganda’s 2026 parliamentary elections. In a constituency known for political awareness, urban exposure, and issue-based debate, few expected that one of Parliament’s most articulate
Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans that the Uganda Police Force will take full charge of security inside polling stations during elections, while working closely with other security agencies deployed outside polling areas.He made the statement on Monday mornin
Before wrapping up his re-election campaigns at Kololo tomorrow, Jan 13, President Yoweri Museveni made a calculated move: he returned to regions he had already visited. From Arua in West Nile, to Iganga in Busoga, and finally Kasese in the Rwenzori sub-region, the message was clear—these were
