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By Amiri Wabusimba. For decades, Uganda has struggled with systemic weaknesses in financial oversight, exposing the country to corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The latest scandal, involving the unauthorized diversion of 60 Billion Ugx from the Bank of Uganda, has once again placed the Ministry of Finance at the …

The former Coordinator of Intelligence Services in Uganda, Gen (Rtd) David Sejusa, has warned opposition leaders against making mistakes while pushing for the release of Col. (Rtd) Kizza Besigye from Luzira Prison, describing it; a strategic political battle for state power. On Tuesday, 18th February, 2025, Sejusa posted on his …

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as ‘Bobi Wine’ has condemned the police raid at the party’s headquarters situated in Kavule,  Kamokya. Kyagulanyi labelled this action as ‘a continued violation of the party’s rights.’ “Our headquarters have been surrounded by security forces since dawn. This blatant violation …

Journalists covering the National Unity Platform (NUP) were today assaulted by military officials guarding the party’s headquarters at Makerere Kavule. The incident occurred as NUP leaders, including Vice President for Buganda Region Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, and Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, attempted to gain access …

The former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president Dr. Olara Otunnu has called on President Yoweri Museveni to allow Col. (Retired) Dr. Kizza Besigye accesses better medication outside the prison.  Otunnu’s call comes amidst concerns surrounding Besigye’s health after he was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in …

The President of the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has revealed that the four members of the NUP Election Management Committee reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen are being held incommunicado at the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) at Mbuya, …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) is concerned about the ongoing arrest and detention of its supporters in unknown locations beyond the mandatory 48 hours as stipulated in the law. This has been raised by the Party’s Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, during a press conference held at the NUP headquarters …

Political analyst Andrew Mwenda has accused imprisoned opposition stalwart Dr. Kiiza Besigye of conspiring to murder President Museveni. Mwenda contends that the alleged actions of Besigye should have warranted a death sentence. Mwenda made the remarks during a heated exchange with Kira Municipality MP, Ssemujju Nganda on NBS Television’s political …

The leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused security operatives of stealing money from their offices during a search conducted by joint security forces on Wednesday.   The security operation targeted the NUP offices in Kamwokya and the party’s headquarters in Kavule. According to police spokesperson Rusoke Kituma, …

Police have confirmed  conducting a raid on the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kamwokya and Kavule, citing intelligence reports of unauthorized military training within the party premises. The operation, which was carried out in coordination with other security agencies, saw heavy deployment of armed personnel around the party offices, …