Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife to opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, has sharply criticised the criminal justice system after the High Court for the fourth time denied Besigye bail, describing the ongoing court process as “theatre, not justice.” Speaking to the media outside the High Court on Monday, Byanyima accused the…
Butambala — The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, has called on residents of Butambala District in Greater Mpigi to overwhelmingly support President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM), saying the party remains the strongest guarantor of Uganda’s unity and peace. Addressing a campaign rally, Maama Janet…
Mpigi — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed the enactment of a law that would allow citizens to recall elected leaders who fail to deliver on their mandates before the end of their terms. Speaking during a campaign rally in Mpigi District, President Museveni said the proposed “right to recall” would empower voters to remove…
The Uganda Police Force has reaffirmed that the country remains calm and secure following the Christmas festivities, while issuing strict guidelines to govern fireworks displays and public celebrations ahead of the New Year 2026. In a press release dated December 29, 2025, police said the overall security situation during Christmas was peaceful, with no major…
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly rejected police warnings against the party’s use of the Ugandan national flag during ongoing election campaigns, saying its actions are lawful and aimed at promoting patriotism rather than violating the law. Speaking on Monday, NUP spokesperson and Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi dismissed claims that…