Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, saying the opposition will pursue legal action and mass protests if the Head of State targets opposition leaders or supporters.Muturi spoke on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a political rally held
NUP’s head of political mobilisation Habib Buwembo, who a newspaper sometime back profiled as a Ugandan activist who calls prison his second home, has all of a sudden fallen silent.Over the years, he has been jailed countless times over his relentless activism and street protests and was
Dr Zedriga reportedly went missing on January 18, 2026, three days after the general elections, in which NUP leader, musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, challenged long-time president Yoweri Museveni.NUP's Lina Zedriga (courtesy)The U
There was Tension at the Masaka High Court on Friday afternoon following a court order for a vote recount in the fiercely contested Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament race.The decision by Masaka Chief Magistrate Abert Asiimwe came after an application by Justine Nameere, the candidate
In a candid revelation that has set tongues wagging across Lango, Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has pulled back the curtain on the fierce battle that dethroned Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua in Ajuri County. Speaking on QFM Lira, Akena declared he harbors no grud
Tororo Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application challenging the declaration of Max Ochai as the winner of the January 15 polls for West Budama County North Parliamentary race.The application was filed by Richard Othieno Okoth, who contested as an independent candidate, request
Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete AppropriationParliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27–2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates.The framework sets the fiscal andmonet
Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie says it’s heartbreaking to see his son being stretchered off during the team’s 2-1 loss to Real Betis in Thursday’s Europa League game.The 19-year-old Shaqueel van Persie, son of Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie, was brought on in the 73rd minute an
Youth delegates are voting for youth MPs across the country. The youth MP elections 2026 are being held at different regional locations. The Pearl Times is following up on the elections.For Eastern Uganda, over 2,000 delegates are voting for their MP at the Islamic University in Uganda (IU
The Ugandan government has dismissed growing concerns over the health of prominent opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, insisting he is only suffering from “minor diarrhoea” and is receiving adequate care while in detention – a claim strongly disputed by his wife, renowned activist Winnie B
