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
Soldiers now conduct thorough checks on all individuals entering and leaving the facility. Several staff members have previously been apprehended for attempting to steal drugs and medical supplies.A suspect being arrested (courtesy photo)The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) h
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
US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Cory Booker have called on the US government to take administrative action against the Ugandan government over violations of the civic rights of opposition members.In a statement, Shaheen and Booker said the recent general election in Uganda was a travesty of
Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde has urged Bobi Wine to reorganize and broaden his appeal after the 2026 presidential elections, as uncertainty surrounds the opposition leader’s whereabouts.A photo combo of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi (L) and ULS President Isaac Ssemakad
The Uganda Law Society has condemned the appointment of Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice, warning it threatens judicial independence and risks deepening political interference in Uganda’s courts.Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde (R) has vehemently criticised the appointment of
New Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo plans to leverage his engineering background to solve the city's persistent infrastructure, drainage and waste management challenges.KAMPALA, Uganda — Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, a professional engineer newly elected as Kampala lord mayor, says
The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe
Lord Mayoral Candidate Engineer Ronald Balimwezo accompanied by his wife going to cast their Votes at Mutungo Zone 4 in Nakawa Division.Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at
