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Calm but tense mood engulfs Kampala as Museveni sworn in for new term

Calm but tense mood engulfs Kampala as Museveni sworn in for new term

Kampala wore an unusually calm face on Tuesday as President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term, with reduced business activity, light traffic and heavy security across the city.From the usually bustling Kampala Road to the crowded streets of Kikuubo, Nakasero and Owino Market,

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Muhoozi Withdraws Speakership Endorsement From Anita Among And Tayebwa

Muhoozi Withdraws Speakership Endorsement From Anita Among And Tayebwa

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the leader of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) political group has withdrawn his support for Annet Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa for speaker and deputy speaker respectively for the 12th Parliament.The PLU Secretary General who is also MP for Kasambya County,

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Museveni hosts regional leaders for state dinner at Speke Resort Munyonyo

Museveni hosts regional leaders for state dinner at Speke Resort Munyonyo

President Museveni, accompanied by his daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire, arrived at about 8:40pm to applause from dignitaries gathered for the ceremonial dinner, which was held under tight security at the lakeside Munyonyo resort.President Museveni and daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire

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Museveni Hails NRM Election Wins, Warns Against Electoral Violence and Praises Regional Allies

Museveni Hails NRM Election Wins, Warns Against Electoral Violence and Praises Regional Allies

Museveni has hailed what he termed overwhelming National Resistance Movement victories in the 2026 elections while warning against electoral violence, urging stricter enforcement of electoral laws and praising regional allies for supporting Uganda’s stability, as he framed continued political d

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Kampala flooded with security and yellow as Museveni begins another term

Kampala flooded with security and yellow as Museveni begins another term

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kampala woke under watch, with guns in nearly every direction. Armed soldiers and police officers lined major roads and streets before sunrise.Along the Northern Bypass, each roundabout held clusters of security personnel. Tents stood beside armoured vehicles, while

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Museveni’s challengers over the years

Museveni’s challengers over the years

When President Museveni shot to power in 1986 by gun after a five-year guerrilla war, he famously declared that Africa’s biggest problem was leaders who overstayed in office.Four decades later, the same man has just taken the presidential oath for the eighth time — and his seventh as a

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Why Museveni always swears in on May 12

Why Museveni always swears in on May 12

For many Ugandans, May 12 has become synonymous with the beginning of a new Museveni term in office. But beyond the ceremonial routines at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds lies a deeper political and historical symbolism rooted in Uganda’s turbulent past.The date traces back to May 12, 1980, wh

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Entebbe Airport Operator Dies of Suspected Food Poisoning

Entebbe Airport Operator Dies of Suspected Food Poisoning

Shock and grief engulfed residents of Entebbe Municipality following the sudden death of Farooq Hussein alias Omuswahili who is suspected to have died of food poisoning after having a meal at one of the local restaurants at Entebbe International Airport.The deceased who was working at Ente

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Champions League 2026/27 already has 16 teams through; see list

Champions League 2026/27 already has 16 teams through; see list

The 2026/27 Champions League gained NEW members this weekend and has now reached 16 QUALIFIED TEAMS.In Turkey, Galatasaray beat Antalyaspor 4-2 on Saturday (9), were crowned Turkish champions, and punched their ticket.OneFootball VideosIn Germany, RB Leipzig defeated St. Paul

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Wadada Rogers: The fears that caused Bobi Wine’s escape from Uganda are still eminent

Wadada Rogers: The fears that caused Bobi Wine’s escape from Uganda are still eminent

Last week, the National Unity Platform (NUP) announced the return of their party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), following the completion of what was termed as his international engagements. The party did not however disclose the actual date with speculators asserting the retur

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