Political policing in Museveni’s Uganda: what it means for the 2026 elections
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...
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How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections
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, raisin...
Afcon exit: What Uganda Cranes need to learn from failure
Sport is a miserable business in which few characters are successful, and then only fleetingly. The Nigerians for instance didn’t even qualify for the World Cup but are...
What Is BitChat? Bobi Wine’s internet-free communication tool explained
BitChat is an internet-free messaging concept highlighted by Bobi Wine as a backup communication tool if online services are disrupted during Uganda’s 2026 elections.Ka...
Security on alert over planned women-led protest over Sarah Bireete arrest
Security agencies are on high alert following reports of a planned women-led protest in Kampala over the arrest of Centre for Constitutional Governance director Sarah Bir...
Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackout
Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackoutUgandan politician and opposition leader Bobi Wine is encouraging his constituents to download Ja...
Court Showdown Looms as Residents Challenge Judge Sebutinde’s Bugolobi Construction
Residents of Bugolobi Princess Anna Drive, together with their local council leadership, have dragged a retired Ugandan judge and International Court of Justice (ICJ) jud...
The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda
Supporters of Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye participate in the 'walk to work' campaign that protests higher food and fuel prices in Kalerwe suburb on Thursday...
Backlash as EC Denominates Magogo Rival for Buyende MP Race
Critics have cited the Buyende decision alongside other recent nomination disputes involving high-profile contests to argue that challengers to powerful incumbents face h...
Kidney Failure Symptoms In Legs and Feet: 5 Warning Signs Your Kidneys Are Completely Damaged
Kidney Failure Symptoms: Your kidneys play a vital role in removing waste and excess fluid from the body. When they begin to fail, problems don't just show up in blood te...