Politics
Troublemakers will be dealt with swiftly & decisively – Gen Muhoozi
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned that any individuals intent on disrupting peace, especially during the electoral period, will be dealt with swiftly and decisively in accordance with the law. Speaking at a pipping ceremony for newly promoted Generals and Senior Officers held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran…
Bobi Wine, police faceoff in Lubaga
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, held two campaign rallies in Lubaga North and South today amid reports of violent clashes with security forces. The first rally took place at Wankulukuku Stadium in Lubaga South, where Bobi Wine was greeted by enthusiastic supporters. According to NUP’s official Twitter…
I ended all wars, declares Ssabalwanyi
Kakumiro —Ssabalwanyi (Chief Fighter) Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ended decades of conflict in Uganda, restoring peace that has enabled the country to focus on development and wealth creation. Ssabalwanyi is a Luganda term meaning “Chief Fighter,” “Fighter Among Fighters,” or “the apex of fighters,” used notably by President…
Business community endorses Museveni’s re-election
Uganda’s business community has formally endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for re-election in the 2026 general elections, citing his role in ensuring peace, stability and a conducive environment for economic growth. The endorsement was made during the Kampala Business Forum held at Kampala Serena Hotel, which was convened under the theme “The Power of Collaboration:…
111 days later…where is Sam Mugumya?
Sam Mugumya, a Ugandan opposition activist and former aide to Dr. Kizza Besigye, was reportedly arrested on August 26, 2025, in Mbarara City, Uganda, by military and plain-clothed personnel while having breakfast at a hotel. Opposition figures and his lawyers allege he was taken to a military detention facility in Mbuya, Kampala (under the Chieftaincy…
Come to Jajja: Museveni smiles with glee over 5,000+ NUP exodus
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed Brian Asingwire, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Buyaga East Constituency, who has officially stepped down from the 2026 parliamentary race and crossed to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). In a message shared during his ongoing countrywide campaigns, Museveni said Asingwire’s decision reflected the growing appeal…
Bobi Wine: regime recruiting militia to terrorise citizens
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has raised fresh concerns over what he described as the recruitment and training of a partisan militia ahead of the 2026 general elections, while at the same time intensifying his party’s mobilisation drive across western Uganda. In a strongly worded statement, Bobi Wine…
How governance drift is fuelling public friction ahead of Museveni’s campaign trail in Mubende
By Amiri Wabusimba For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green corridors, and inclusive spaces meant to drive economic dignity. Mubende was once held up as proof that this future was within reach. But today, the town has become something else entirely, a global…
Whoever creates chaos will end badly – Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned that any individuals or groups seeking to destabilise Uganda will face decisive consequences, saying the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has the capacity and infrastructure to safeguard peace across the country. Speaking during the end-of-year national prayers held at State House, Entebbe, President Museveni said Uganda’s stability would not…
Mathias Walukagga more useful as a musician – Kakwenza
As Uganda’s political temperature rises ahead of the 2026 general elections, one controversy has sparked debate far beyond legal technicalities and party loyalties: the disqualification of Kadongo Kamu musician and Kyengera Town Council Mayor Mathias Walukagga from the Busiro East parliamentary race by the Electoral Commission (EC). Yet beyond the court petitions, X (formerly Twitter)…