The Hague, Netherlands — A self-styled “European Union Ambassador” of Uganda’s National Unity Platform (NUP), Dr Nico, who operates online under the alias @klup, was arrested on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in The Hague after attempting to stage an unauthorised protest near the premises of
Police in Tororo District are actively searching for a police officer accused of misusing social media to insult the President of Uganda and the Inspector General of Police. The incident involves SPC Othieno Isaac, a Japadhola man attached to Osukuru Police Station and resident of Kayoro Sub-Coun
The Leader of Opposition said he rushed to Magere after receiving alerts of another raid by armed personnel at Bobi Wine’s residence. Uganda’s Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has condemned what he described as a violent military raid on the Magere home of National Unity Platf
Bobi Wine said his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, was held at gunpoint and repeatedly questioned about his whereabouts.Opposition leader Bobi Wine, has said his home in Magere was violently raided by security forces, leaving his wife hospitalised and the property extensively damaged.Bobi
In a video shared online, Barbie Itungo is heard sounding visibly shaken as she questions the presence and actions of uniformed men inside her compound. Armed soldiers have reportedly broken into the residence of National Unity Platform leader Bobi Wine, leaving his wife, Barbie Itungo Kya
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
Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and Tugume Boniface are at the centre of controversy after chaos at the Bushenyi tally centre as Igara West was decided by just 880 votes.A photo combo of Businessman and Bushenyi NRM boss Hassan Bassajabala (L) and Igara County West parliamentary candidate
With his charisma, tenacity and everyman appeal, music star Bobi Wine has shaken up Ugandan politics.Since his career pivot a decade ago, the 43-year-old has become a major thorn in the side of President Yoweri Museveni, an 81-year-old who has been in power for 40 years.Bobi Wine ha
Senior presidential adviser and Commissioner Fred Bamwine has cautioned Ugandans, particularly the youth, against engaging in violence during and after the forthcoming general elections, warning that political incitement could have devastating consequences.Bamwine said young people should
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intercepted a passenger suspected of trafficking narcotics at Entebbe International Airport during routine border control operations.The interception occurred last Friday after the passenger arrived aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET338 at approximat
