A mix of political inclusivity, voter vigilance, improved security and comparisons of past leadership records propelled Gerald Karuhanga back to Parliament as the Member of Parliament for Ntungamo Municipality in the January 15, 2026, general elections.Karuhanga, a former Alliance for Nati
The Kamuli District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Finance Officer (CFO) have been arraigned and charged in court over alleged embezzlement of over Shs600M meant for roads rehabilitation and maintenance.The duo was presented before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo, Kampala
Jinja City is made up of three constituencies, Jinja North, Jinja South East, and Jinja South West, with a combined 185,372 registered voters expected to participate in the elections. Jinja North has the largest voter population at 115,576, followed by Jinja South East with 37,483 voters, while J
Police in Natete are currently investigating a horrifying case of attempted murder that took place in Busega, Rubaga Division, early in the morning on 06 January 2026. The victim, a 29-year-old salesman named [Name], who works with Double Q Sinotruk, was attacked by his wife, Joy, in a violent in
Police in Kajjansi have launched a manhunt for a boda boda rider suspected of killing his girlfriend, following an incident reported at Bwebajja Police Post on January 2.The deceased has been identified as Halima Nampera, a 38-year-old businesswoman and resident of Kasenge, Entebbe Municip
Police in Kira Road Division are currently investigating the sudden death of Dr. Tom Patrick Mugizi, a 64-year-old lecturer at Victoria University and MUBS, who was found dead in his bed under mysterious circumstances. The tragic discovery was made on January 3, 2026, after the deceased’s siste
Kampala Metropolitan Police South, through Kajjansi Police Division, is investigating a disturbing case of murder that has left the community in shock. The incident, which was reported on January 2, 2026, involves the tragic death of 38-year-old businesswoman Halima Nampera, a resident of Kasenge
Police officers at the entrance to National Unity Platform headquarters in Kampala in 2021. Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty ImagesUganda’s police have long faced criticism for politically charged interventions. These include episodes in which lethal force has been used in ways tha
Research shows Uganda’s police operate as a pillar of the ruling NRM, shaping campaigns, suppressing opposition and mobilising youth ahead of the 2026 elections, raising concerns over partisan policing.How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections
Bobi Wine has defended his call for citizens to protect people attacked for carrying the national flag, after police warned that the use of the flag is regulated by law and may require government authorisation.In a New Year address delivered at the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarter
