Border Communities Flee to DRC Over Fears of Post-Election Violence
As Ugandans head for the presidential and parliamentary elections next Thursday, some locals and voters settling at the Uganda–DRC borders in the Bunyoro and West Nile...
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Ssenyonyi Demands Removal Of Polling Stations From Police Barracks
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) to relocate 18 polling stations reportedly situated inside the fenced Naguru-Ntinda P...
What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?
This past week, a number of candidates taking part in the Nakawa Division West parliamentary race heaved a sigh of relief after the High Court in Kampala dismissed an app...
Nambooze Fires Back at State Claims, Dares Government over Injury and Treatment
As campaigns gather momentum, Nambooze faces stiff competition in Mukono Municipality from a crowded field that includes Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa, education entrepreneu...
Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?
After Jacob Oulanyah won a bitter race against Rebecca Kadaga to become the Speaker of the 11th Parliament in May 2021, he promised to preside over a “people-centred Ho...
Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president
With his charisma, tenacity and everyman appeal, music star Bobi Wine has shaken up Ugandan politics.Since his career pivot a decade ago, the 43-year-old has become a maj...
Nup Supporter Arrested Over Smashing Police Vehicle
Police at Bulenga Police Station have arrested a 25-year-old man, Kabira Deo, in connection with the malicious damage of a police motor vehicle in Wakiso District. The ve...
No Games This Time’ – Byakagaba warns ahead of elections
IGP Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans of full police preparedness and zero tolerance for election violence, saying security forces will protect voters and enforce the...
UPDF says no cause for alarm as patrols commence in Kampala
The army’s acting spokesperson Colonel Chris Magezi confirmed that patrols had begun in the capital city but stressed there was “no cause for alarm.” Ahead of next...
UNMF receives additional Shs5 billion to strengthen musician financing
The Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) has received an additional Shs5 billion from the government to boost its SACCO, strengthening financial support for musici...