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FREE WITHOUT FREEDOM: Government Explains Why It Continues To Deploy At Bobi Wine’s Home

FREE WITHOUT FREEDOM: Government Explains Why It Continues To Deploy At Bobi Wine’s Home

On why security forces continue to surround Bobi Wine’s home, the minister said the government feared what might happen at the home if large numbers of people are allowed to gather there.The government has defended the continued presence of security forces at the Magere home of National

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Sarah Bireete granted Shs.1m cash Bail

Sarah Bireete granted Shs.1m cash Bail

Human rights lawyer and civic activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has been granted bail, weeks after her arrest and remand to Luzira Prison in a case that sparked widespread public debate and concern among civil society groups.

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Gen Muhoozi Warns of Reciprocal Sanctions as U.S. Lawmakers Question Uganda Polls

Gen Muhoozi Warns of Reciprocal Sanctions as U.S. Lawmakers Question Uganda Polls

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba has warned that Uganda could retaliate against any U.S. sanctions imposed on him or the country, escalating diplomatic tensions after senior American lawmakers questioned the credibility of Uganda’s recent elections.In a series of po

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How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

PDM beneficiary Damali Nakayenga (R) chats with President Museveni as she leads him to her piggery farm at her home in Kikoma, Wobulenzi town on Tuesday (PHOTO/ PPU)KAMPALA – In 2021, the National Resistance Movement faced a political crisis in Buganda. President Yoweri Museveni’s part

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EU Condemns Threats Against Bobi Wine as Muhoozi Claims 30 Killed and 2,000 Arrested After Polls

EU Condemns Threats Against Bobi Wine as Muhoozi Claims 30 Killed and 2,000 Arrested After Polls

KAMPALA, Uganda — The European Union has voiced concern over pre- and post-election violence in Uganda, warning against threats directed at opposition figures — particularly Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine — and urging authorities to ensure the safety of all candidates and t

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Greater Masaka Journalists Urge President Museveni to Release Promised GREMAJA SACCO Funds

Greater Masaka Journalists Urge President Museveni to Release Promised GREMAJA SACCO Funds

Journalists from the Greater Masaka region have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and State House Comptroller Jane Barekye to expedite the disbursement of promised funding to their savings and credit cooperative (SACCO), known as GREMAJA SACCO.The call comes from over 100 journa

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Presidential Envoy Ssewava Urges Inter-Religious Leaders, NRM Supporters to Remain United Behind Museveni

Presidential Envoy Ssewava Urges Inter-Religious Leaders, NRM Supporters to Remain United Behind Museveni

The Presidential Envoy for Buganda Affairs, Mr. Joseph Ssewava, has commended inter-religious leaders for their role in mobilising Ugandans to participate peacefully in the 2026 general elections, urging them to remain committed to supporting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resi

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EU deplores Uganda election violence, Bobi Wine’s harassment

EU deplores Uganda election violence, Bobi Wine’s harassment

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

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Ruto Appoints Odinga’s Widow as UN Environment Programme Permanent Representative

Ruto Appoints Odinga’s Widow as UN Environment Programme Permanent Representative

President William Ruto has appointed Canon Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The announcement, issued on Friday, by Chief of Staff and Head of t

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Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as one of the opposition's most vocal and recognisable figures.His loss to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate George Musisi, a seasoned Kampala-base

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