Fresh concern has emerged over the health of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye following reports that he was transferred overnight from Luzira Maximum Security Prison to a medical facility in Kampala amid claims that his condition has sharply deteriorated. In a statement issued on January 20, 2026, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), the…
Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has officially opened the call for entries for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa’s leading platform for celebrating excellence in film and television. Entries opened in early January and will close on Sunday, 15 February 2026, inviting filmmakers and content…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised concerns over an increasing spread of election-related misinformation following the 2026 General Elections. In an advisory issued on Thursday under the Uganda Decides ’26 banner, the Commission cautioned voters against a surge in fabricated images, manipulated videos, and misleading online content circulating on social media platforms. The EC said…
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has weighed in on the recent elections, addressing voter motivations, the role of new MPs, and the challenges presented by opposition campaigns. Commenting on voters’ support for opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), Tayebwa questioned the feasibility of his campaign promises. “You ask someone why they will vote…
Hon. Rosemary Seninde, Director of Mobilisation for the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has urged party members to begin preparations immediately for the next national elections, emphasizing that early organisation and delivery on promises will secure future victories. “I call on the NRM family to start our next campaign now. If we do our work and…