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Meet 29 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

Meet 29 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government CouncilsBobi Wine, Yvonne Mpambara and President Yoweri MuseveniFrom January

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Trump has a Russia problem, and there is no easy way out

Trump has a Russia problem, and there is no easy way out

Putin appears unmoved in the face of Trump’s deadline diplomacy and social media brinkmanshipThe muddled US-Russia equation under Trump is symptomatic of a larger leadership dilemma.US President Donald Trump faces a daunting series of foreign p

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Legacy of Justice Kanyeihamba Sparks National Debate on Leadership and Uganda’s Democratic Future

Legacy of Justice Kanyeihamba Sparks National Debate on Leadership and Uganda’s Democratic Future

KAMPALA — The passing of retired Supreme Court Judge George Kanyeihamba on July 14, 2025, has stirred deep reflection and debate across Uganda, as the country grapples with his controversial final assessments of its political leadership—past and present.Widely respected for his courage

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Journalist Ivan Kisaakye Vows to End Museveni’s Four-Decade Rule

Journalist Ivan Kisaakye Vows to End Museveni’s Four-Decade Rule

Little known journalist Ivan Kisaakye has announced his candidacy for Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, promising sweeping reforms in agriculture, education, and the economy, while pledging to end President Museveni’s 40-year grip on power.Kisaakye, who arrived at h

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Profiles of 8 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

Profiles of 8 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government CouncilsJohn Katumba, Bobi Wine and President Yoweri MuseveniFrom January 12

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Museveni Orders Immediate Sweeping Purge at Entebbe Airport Over Corruption, Ghost Workers

Museveni Orders Immediate Sweeping Purge at Entebbe Airport Over Corruption, Ghost Workers

President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an urgent purge at Entebbe International Airport, citing rampant corruption, bribery, and the hiring of unqualified staff that have embarrassed the nation and frustrated travelers for years.In a strongly worded lette

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Enoch Byaruhanga Proposes Sweeping Reforms in Bid for NRM Vice Chairperson Western

Enoch Byaruhanga Proposes Sweeping Reforms in Bid for NRM Vice Chairperson Western

Enoch Byaruhanga Barigye’s nomination for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson of the Western Region brings forward bold governance reforms, including a proposal to reduce Uganda’s Parliament to 250 members and limit the Cabinet to just 10 ministers.Barigye’s propo

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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’: How it could impact Indians in the US

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’: How it could impact Indians in the US

The Senate side of the Capitol is seen in Washington, early Monday, June 30, 2025, as Republicans plan to begin a final push to advance President Donald Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts package. (AP)US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-s

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"No Balaalo Beyond Here" Museveni's New Sweeping Directive on Balaalo Herders’ Free Movement

"No Balaalo Beyond Here" Museveni's New Sweeping Directive on Balaalo Herders’ Free Movement

In a decisive policy shift aimed at easing mounting tensions over land use and security, President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an immediate ban on the unrestricted movement of Balaalo cattle herders into Northern, Eastern, and North-Western Uganda.The pre

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Gen. Sejusa: Don’t compare Balaalo to indigenous squatters

Gen. Sejusa: Don’t compare Balaalo to indigenous squatters

The former Spy chief, General David Sejusa, has spoken out on historical land injustices in Uganda’s cattle corridor, urging citizens to distinguish between the so-called Balaalo and indigenous squatters displaced by past regimes.Sejusa via X (form

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