The Territorial Police at Kira Road Division are investigating the sudden death of Dr Tom Patrick Mugizi, a 64-year-old lecturer at Victoria University and Makerere University Business School (MUBS), and a resident of Kisota Zone, Kikaaya Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District. According to a statement from the Kampala Metropolitan Police, the incident was reported on…
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused security forces of using excessive force against his supporters during campaign activities in Sironko District on Sunday. In a series of social media posts, Kyagulanyi said that regime security personnel repeatedly provoked his team throughout the day, employing tear gas,…
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has received a fresh batch of ballot papers as preparations for the upcoming local elections continue. On Sunday, January 4, 2026, the Commission confirmed that the new consignment arrived at Entebbe International Airport. The batch includes ballot papers for District Chairpersons and District Women Councillors. The arrival is part of…
The Uganda Police Force has dismissed allegations that a supporter attached to the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential campaign was shot by security operatives in Sironko District, describing the claims as false and unsupported by medical evidence. According to a statement issued by the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, SP Rogers Taitika, the incident occurred on…
National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has appointed communications professional Jon Fisher as its new Senior Manager for Marketing and Digital Communications, effective January 2. Fisher announced the new role on his social media platforms, expressing excitement as he joins the state utility responsible for water and sewerage services across Uganda. “Super excited and elated…