OPINION: Leader of the Opposition Will Be NRM Under New Museveni-Backed Bill
Uganda’s multiparty democracy faces a serious test following the gazetting of the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on October 23. The proposed legislation raises fundamental questions about parliamentary independence, political…
Bill to Change Election and Removal of Leader of Opposition Gazetted
A private member’s Bill seeking to change how parliament elects, supervises and removes the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) has been gazetted, paving the way for its consideration by parliament. The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2026,…
Ukraine-Russia war: 11 Ugandans Killed and 16 Missing While Serving in Russian Military
At least 11 Ugandans who had enlisted in the Russian army have been confirmed dead, while another 16 are missing and presumed dead, the Ugandan Embassy in Moscow has said. In a letter dated October 17, 2026, Uganda’s Head of Mission in Moscow, Ambassador…
UJA Elections: Kabuye Ronald Highlights Welfare, Rights Advocacy in Bid for Secretary General
Journalists seeking stronger professional unity, improved welfare, better protection for media practitioners and a more effective Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) have been urged to support Kabuye Ronald for Secretary General. Kabuye, the serving UJA…
Journalist Henry Maganda Abducted
Concerns are mounting over the whereabouts and safety of Ugandan journalist and seasoned human rights activist Henry Matiya Maganda, who has reportedly been missing for more than a week, with his current location remaining unknown. Maganda, known for his…
KAZIBWE KAPO CASE PUTS MEDIA ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER SCRUTINY
By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post The reported DNA results in the paternity dispute involving veteran Ugandan Kadongo Kamu singer Kazibwe Kapo have raised serious questions about media responsibility, public accusations and the damage that unverified…
NUP’s Rose Nalubowa to Challenge High Court Ruling That Upheld Justine Nameere’s MP Victory
Lawyers representing former National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Rose Nalubowa have announced plans to appeal the High Court judgment that upheld State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere as the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament.…
Ofwono Opondo Demands Government Answers Over Abductions and Torture
Member of Parliament for Older Persons in the Eastern Region Ofwono Opondo has condemned the alleged arrest of people using unmarked vehicles commonly known as drones and their subsequent torture, challenging the National Resistance Movement (NRM)…
Detained PFF Leader Erias Lukwago Admitted to Mulago National Referral Hospital
Former Kampala Lord Mayor and Chairperson of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) Erias Lukwago has been moved to Mulago National Referral Hospital for medical attention amid concerns over his deteriorating health while in detention. Lukwago’s lawyer,…
No Suspects Identified in Beheading of Rwandan Refugee -Soldier Robert Kabera in Mpigi
No suspect has yet been identified in the beheading case of Rwandan ex-soldier Robert Kabera in Mpigi District. Police have said investigations continue into the killing of the refugee who had previously reported threats to his life. Kabera, 50,…
