Politics
Ugandan flag at Bobi Wine rallies stirs debate
A recent government reminder on the proper use and handling of the Ugandan national flag has sparked heated debate, highlighting tensions over national symbols ahead of the 2026 elections. Commissioner Hellen Seku, of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corp (NSPC) under the State House and also Private Secretary to the President on Youth Affairs, issued…
Kenzo to Bobi Wine: You own Shs600m land, how is Uganda ‘bleeding’?
Ugandan music star and Grammy-nominated artist Eddy Kenzo has publicly praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, calling him “the fountain of honour” and “the wisest man” he has ever met. Kenzo attributed much of his personal and professional success to the stability brought by Museveni’s leadership. “Being near President Museveni has been my blessing in life,”…
Mafabi says his car ‘shot at’ in Amudat
Amudat – Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has reported an alleged attempted murder incident after claiming that police fired live bullets at his vehicle during campaign activities in Amudat District, Karamoja sub-region. According to Mafabi, the incident occurred in Kalita Sub-county while his convoy was preparing to hold a rally…
Magogo rival Mulirire sues EC
Daniel Mulirire, a political contender in the Budiope East constituency, has filed a court petition challenging his disqualification from the race, alleging procedural irregularities by the Electoral Commission (EC). Mulirire expressed shock at the timing of the commission’s actions. “We were shocked to learn that the commission sat on November 18, yet we were only…
‘You are not a god’: Matembe slams Muhoozi’s ‘orders to EC’
Former Ethics and Integrity Minister Miria Matembe has sharply criticised the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, over what she describes as an “unacceptable” interference in Uganda’s electoral process. Speaking to Daily Monitor, Matembe questioned the CDF’s involvement in the EC, asking, “What right…