Party politics in NUP nips people power
Shamim Malende at a court appearance in Masaka for the bail hearing of Eddie Mutwe and others. (Shamim Malende) High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpointsNEWS ANALYSIS |
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Meet 29 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections
From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government CouncilsBobi Wine, Yvonne Mpambara and President Yoweri MuseveniFrom January
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From Ballot Battles in 2011 to Internet Blackout in 2016 Uganda’s Shifting Electoral Landscape
Between 2011 and 2016, Uganda’s political environment underwent a dramatic shift marked by intensifying ballot disputes, growing opposition momentum, and unprecedented state control of
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Legacy of Justice Kanyeihamba Sparks National Debate on Leadership and Uganda’s Democratic Future
KAMPALA — The passing of retired Supreme Court Judge George Kanyeihamba on July 14, 2025, has stirred deep reflection and debate across Uganda, as the country grapples with his controversial final assessments of its political leadership—past and present.Widely respected for his courage
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Bobi releases official poster for 2026 Presidential race
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has unveiled his official campaign poster ahead of the 2026 presidential elections.Kyagulanyi, shared the poster on Wednesday through his official social media pages.The new poster features a bold slo
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Tensions Rise as Kanyeihamba’s Kinsmen Protest Kampala Burial rather than his ancestral home
A growing wave of discontent has emerged among the kinsmen of former Supreme Court Judge Justice George Kanyeihamba following the announcement that he will be laid to rest in Kampala rather than his ancestral home in
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Here’s why the Uganda Law Society boycotted Owiny-Dollo’s thanksgiving
The author (R) with Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-DolloOn Saturday, July 12, 2025, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo held a thanksgiving party in Patongo, Agaro district.In a parallel move, I addressed a day-long digital town hall hosted on
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Ugandan Woman Claims She Died, Went to Heaven and Resurrected to Tell Her Story — But Some People Doubt Her
Ugandan Woman Claims She Died, Went to Heaven and Resurrected – but some Ugandans are like the doubting Thomases – they believe that God is not capable of bringing someone back to life.The group of doubting Thomases also seem to belie
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Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He denied the charge and has been released on bail.Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of
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Kasese NRM Supporters Protest Woman MP Primary Results
A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Kasese District on Monday poured onto the streets in protest, decrying irregularities in the recently concluded party primaries for the Woman Member of Parliament flag bearer.Visibly frustrated and carrying placards, the demonst