The Price of a Political Ticket: Has Uganda’s Opposition Become a Marketplace for Power?
By Amiri Wabusimba. Opposition politics in Uganda, as in much of Africa, finds itself entangled in a paradox: parties that demand free, fair, and transparent elections from the ruling regime often fail to uphold the same democratic principles within…
Besigye’s Life is In Danger , legal team demands urgent medical transfer
Lawyers of the jailed veteran opposition politician, Dr Kizza Besigye have raised an alarm over the health of their client. They said on Wednesday that Besigye’s health is deteriorating after paying him a visit at Luzira maximum security where he has…
Abu Mukasa’s Alleged Crackdown on Journalists Sparks Outcry Over Press Freedom in Uganda
Abubaker Mukasa Muyunga, commonly known as Abu Mukasa, has come under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in silencing critical journalistic voices in Uganda. The crackdown on media freedom began in June 2024 with the arrest and imprisonment of Grape…
Bobi Wine Celebrates 43rd Birthday at Nkozi Hospital, Gives Back to New Mothers in Mpigi
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Wednesday visited Nkozi Hospital in Mpigi District, where he was born, to celebrate his 43rd birthday by sharing love and gifts with new mothers. Kyagulanyi, who was…
Defence Ministry Faces Scrutiny Over Shs381 Billion Costly Bid
The Defence Ministry is under increasing scrutiny as it pushes for an additional Shs381 billion to recapitalize Uganda Air Cargo (UAC) by purchasing new aircraft. This proposal, presented by MP Donozio Kahonda, comes in the wake of…
Uganda’s 2026 Election : Opposition Parties Cite Restrictions, Uncertainty as They Mobilize Quietly
As Uganda inches closer to the 2026 general elections, the country’s political landscape remains unusually quiet. Typically, this period would be marked by heightened activity—rallies, candidate endorsements, and strategic alliances. …
Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Skips Court Hearing, Claims Indisposition
Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye did not appear before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for further hearing of the inciting violence case. On Tuesday, Besigye wrote to Buganda Road Court Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya who is the one…
NUP Picks Nalukoola as Flag Bearer For Kawempe North Byelection’s
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called on all members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to rally behind lawyer Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The parliamentary seat fell vacant last…
DPP Jane Frances Abodo Issues Circular Halting Military Trials of Civilians, Orders Transfer to Civilian Courts Following Supreme Court Ruling
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has issued a circular to all prosecutors with guidance on implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment that prohibits the trial of civilians in military courts. According to Circular No. 1/2025,…
950 Voters in Masaka Panic as Polling Stations Mysteriously Disappear from Electoral Register
At least 950 voters in three cells in the Nyendo-Mukungwe division in Masaka City are in panic over the mysterious deletion of their polling stations from the Electoral Commission’s registers. The affected voters are residents of Kinsadde, Bujja-Njeru…