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The Electoral Commission has officially gazetted the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) as a registered political party in Uganda, marking the entry of a new opposition force into the country’s political landscape. The announcement, published in the Uganda Gazette dated May 16, 2025, follows a protracted six-month application process led …

As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the political temperature is already rising—and for the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), the pressure is anything but subtle. A wave of abductions, detentions and alleged torture of party supporters has intensified in recent months, casting a long shadow over the …

obert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine and the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has expressed fears for his safety following a threat from Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to behead him. The Chief of Defence Forces, known for his provocative and contentious tweets, has targeted Bobi Wine in …

Labour’s promise of better wages for carers risks falling flat without fixes to visa policies—frontline workers and experts warn of sector collapse. The Care Sector’s Impossible Choice: Higher Pay or Enough Workers? The UK’s social care system is caught in a perfect storm. On one hand, Prime Minister Keir Starmer …

Kampala, Uganda | May 15, 2025 – The Ugandan Parliament is fast-tracking the UPDF Amendment Bill 2025, sparking outrage over its lack of public consultation and raising fears of expanded military powers. Critics warn that the bill—which could reshape military justice and security operations—is being railroaded through Parliament, sidelining meaningful …

Gombe village was rocked by terror as armed men descended on the home of Noah Mutwe, a loyal supporter of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Bobi Wine. “They came like thugs, travelling in a numberless double-cabin vehicle. They first picked Noah Mutwe’s uncle and put him on handcuffs before ordering …

By Alexander Luyima| May 2025 The United Kingdom has ushered in a sweeping overhaul of its immigration framework, with significant implications for skilled workers, care professionals, and international students. These changes—driven by political pressure to curb net migration—introduce stricter requirements, especially targeting the caregiving sector and the qualifications of prospective …

By Alexander Luyima KAMPALA, Uganda – In a bold appeal to the international community, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the outspoken opposition leader popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called for an immediate halt to donor funding for Uganda’s government, citing systematic human rights violations, including abductions, torture, and state-sanctioned impunity. …

By Alexander Luyima Uganda is a ticking time bomb. A fiery speech by a concerned student has gone viral, drawing chilling parallels between the unchecked brutality of President Yoweri Museveni’s regime and the spark that ignited the French Revolution. The message is clear: oppression breeds rebellion—and Uganda is on the …

After coming through with his threats of raiding National Unity Platform (NUP) offices , the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) also the son of Uganda President Yoweri Museveni, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has now issued another threat against NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. On Thursday last week, the police …