Kampala, 1 January 2026 — Across Uganda, the arrival of the New Year 2026 was marked with jubilant celebrations, prayers, and spectacular fireworks, as citizens embraced the start of a new year with faith, music, and community gatherings. In the capital, believers flocked to Namirembe Cathedral for the traditional Cross Over night service. Rev. Moses…
Security at Mengo Palace reportedly restricted access to performers wearing red during the annual Enkuuka end-of-year festival, a colour widely associated with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Musician Roden Y Kabako was barred from performing, while singer Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, was only allowed entry after negotiations—on the condition that he…
Mengo — Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, accompanied by the Nnaabagereka, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, on Wednesday evening, arrived at Lubiri, Mengo, to join thousands of his subjects in ushering in the New Year 2026 during the annual kingdom celebration Enkuuka. The event, organised by CBS FM, the Buganda Kingdom–based radio station, drew massive crowds who…
Former Uganda Prisons officer Ampe Lawrence, known on social media as COP AMPE (@UgandanMind), has publicly called on authorities to issue his official dismissal letter, citing the delay as a hindrance to taking further legal or administrative steps. In a Twitter post on December 30, 2025, Ampe wrote: “Dear Sir, Canon Dr Johnson Byabashaija (Commissioner…
As Uganda’s general election campaign heats up ahead of polling day on January 15, 2026, a growing debate has emerged over whether voters should remain near polling stations after casting their ballots to observe the counting process and protect their votes. The conversation has drawn remarks from political figures, security leadership, legal authorities, and electoral…