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
U.S. Senators @SenatorShaheen and @CoryBooker are calling for the immediate release of opposition leader Dr. @kizzabesigye1 following Uganda’s January 15, 2026 elections, which they described as another serious setback for democracy in the country. In a joint statement, the American lawmakers s
The European Union, EU, has decried the violence and threats surrounding the Uganda general elections, including the targeting of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and his supporters.A statement on Friday expressed worry about the “uneven playing field in the run-up to the
The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts.Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights to claims of ballot stuffing, prompting
Manchester United risk losing out on Jean-Philippe Mateta in a move which constitutes a deadly double blow at Old Trafford, according to the latest report.Target ManThe Red Devils have maintained a long-standing interest in the Crystal Palace frontman after two consecutive impressiv
Several Ugandans are among more than 14,600 illegal residents deported from Saudi Arabia since the year 2026 started as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on residency, labour and border violations, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has revealed.According to the ministry, 14,621 und
As earlier reported by this investigative website, the simmering political tension between city tycoon and NRM Central Executive Committee member Hassan Basajjabalaba and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has taken a decisive turn after Basajjabalaba’s son, Iddi Basajjabalaba, formally declared his
KAMPALA, Uganda — Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye, accused President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, of illegally detaining her husband to clear a path for a family succession.Speaking to reporters at her home in Kasangati on Tue
Former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has cried out to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and institute investigations into alleged electoral irregularities that marred the Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.Hon. Ssempijja claims
Former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has cried out to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and institute investigations into alleged electoral irregularities that marred the Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.Hon. Ssempijja claims
