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21 Jul '25
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He denied the charge and has been released on bail.Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of
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21 Jul '25
President Museveni has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Professor George Wilson Kanyeihamba, hailing him as a “patriotic intellectual” who served Uganda with distinction across multiple domains.Prof Kanyeihamba died early Monday morning at a
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15 Jul '25
Popular singer-turned-political activist Hajjat Stecia Mayanja has spoken out to clarify her political position, addressing widespread speculation that she is at odds with opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.In a strongly wor
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13 Jul '25
Times Higher Education (THE), the publisher of the World University Rankings, has issued a clarification over its latest university rankings following a public uproar over Makerere University’s perceived sharp decline in global and regional standings.In a statement dated July 9, THE said
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12 Jul '25
The President of Uganda, His Excellency, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon Ugandans to vote for him in the 2026 Presidential elections.The President who was speaking about the conduct of politicians ahead of the General Elections, also directed all p
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11 Jul '25
Kampala – Political commentator and activist Frank Gashumba has penned a powerful message of appreciation to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, expressing gratitude for his leadership and pledging support in the upcoming 2026 elections.In a widely circul
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10 Jul '25
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine has reportedly decided not to support his own siblings in the upcoming 2026 elections in Gomba District.Instead, he is backing other candidates who are seen as fresh faces in the party.According to reports
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03 Jul '25
Chaos erupted in Homa Bay County as mourners forcefully seized the casket of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang and marched it to Mawego Police Station in a dramatic protest against alleged police brutality.The protest escalated further when the irate crowd set the station abla
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03 Jul '25
Kampala | Godfrey Luyombya has officially announced his withdrawal from the Nakawa Division Urban Council mayoral race, citing the need for party cohesion and unity.However, multiple sources close to the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) indicate t
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30 Jun '25
Exiled Ugandan academic and political activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi has publicly distanced herself from both President Yoweri Kaguta