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Misinformation, Polarisation Threaten Uganda’s Media, Warns UHRC

Misinformation, Polarisation Threaten Uganda’s Media, Warns UHRC

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has vowed to intensify its efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, with a strong focus on media collaboration.Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the UHRC, called on the government

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Museveni summons the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to State House Entebbe

Museveni summons the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to State House Entebbe

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus will meet at State House Entebbe on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12pm.The meeting was confirmed by Denis Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip and Chairperson of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, who stated, "This serves to inform you tha

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Israel launches air strike on Beirut

Israel launches air strike on Beirut

BBC | Israel carried out an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, after ordering an evacuation of a building that it said was being used by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah.The attack occurred despite a ceasefire that came into force five months ago which pu

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NUP Legislator Reveals Receipt of Shs100m

NUP Legislator Reveals Receipt of Shs100m

The Member of Parliament for Bukoto South, Dr Twaha Kagabo, has confirmed receiving Shs100 million in a cash bonanza at Parliament, despite initial denials from some opposition legislators."If President Museveni confirmed that he gave Shs100 million to each legislator, who am I to deny tha

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Museveni Hosts Newly Elected African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Museveni Hosts Newly Elected African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

President Museveni has received Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union (AU)Commission, at State House Entebbe.During the meeting, President Museveni extended his heartfelt congratulations and reaffirmed Uganda’s continued support to the

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Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

BBC | Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country's Supreme Court chief justice - a move that marks a first in the country's history.An investigation has been launched and three undisclosed petitions have been filed making allegations against Gertrude Torkorno

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Armed Soldiers Defy Orders, Disrupt Political Landscape in Lwemiyaga

Armed Soldiers Defy Orders, Disrupt Political Landscape in Lwemiyaga

Lwemiyaga Town was thrown into turmoil when armed soldiers defied orders from the Office of the President and forcibly held a political meeting at a local school.The gathering, allegedly aimed at launching a campa

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Raila Odinga Skips Machar in Juba

Raila Odinga Skips Machar in Juba

The former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga on Friday met only South Sudan President Salva Kiir in Juba and did not reach out to the detained First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar, who leads the armed opposition in the unity government.

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Ruto Dispatches Raila to Juba after Consulting Museveni, Abiy

Ruto Dispatches Raila to Juba after Consulting Museveni, Abiy

enyan President William Ruto has dispatched the former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga to South Sudan after consultation with the Uganda President, Yoweri Museveni and the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali.Rai

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‘NRM Leaders Turning into Mercenaries" Opondo Criticizes Mass Transportation of Voters in Kawempe

‘NRM Leaders Turning into Mercenaries" Opondo Criticizes Mass Transportation of Voters in Kawempe

In a statement, Ofwono Opondo, a well-known political commentator, sharply criticized the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for allegedly ferrying people to Kawempe as part of their campaign efforts.According to

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