Politics
Winnie Byanyima slams attack on Barbie, calls it state of terror
Several prominent Ugandans and voices on social media have condemned the reported overnight raid on the home of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and the alleged assault on his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, who is currently admitted at Nsambya Hospital. Among the strongest critics was Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director…
Barbie Kyagulanyi hospitalised after ‘assault by SFC soldiers’
Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi, the wife of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital following a violent overnight raid on the family’s home in Magere, according to the opposition leader. In a statement, Bobi Wine said hundreds of security personnel stormed the residence in the…
Winners: New LC5 chairpersons and city mayors
As ballot counting concludes for many districts following the January 22, 2026, local government elections, several Local Council Five (LC5) chairpersons and city/municipal mayors have been officially declared winners. City and Major Mayor Results Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga (NUP) has been declared Lord Mayor of Kampala City, ending the 15-year tenure of longtime incumbent Erias Lukwago….
Court upholds NUP victory in Kassanda North
Kassanda — The Mubende Magistrate’s Court has dismissed an application seeking a recount of votes in the Kassanda North parliamentary election, effectively upholding the victory of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Patrick Nsamba Oshabe. The application was filed by Isaac Kamulegeya of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who challenged the declared results and claimed that…
Bobi Wine’s son Solomon Kampala speaks on security siege
Solomon Kampala, the son of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has raised alarm over what he described as a security operation surrounding the family home, alleging the torture of a household worker and expressing concern for the safety of his mother. In a series of posts shared on X (formerly Twitter)…