Politics
Besigye backs Bobi Wine
Kasangati – Opposition supporters, families of political prisoners, and religious leaders gathered at the Kasangati home of jailed opposition veteran Dr Kizza Besigye on Sunday for a special prayer meeting ahead of Uganda’s general elections on January 15. The prayers were aimed at calling for the release of political detainees and advocating for peaceful elections….
Kyabazinga stresses cultural understanding in military leadership
Jinja – The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has highlighted the critical role of cultural awareness in military leadership, emphasising that effective leadership requires more than tactics and logistics—it demands a deep understanding of peoples’ cultures, histories, and traditions. Speaking at the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) in Kimaka, the Kyabazinga was…
12 remanded over attack on rival political camp in Sembabule
Sembabule — Police in Greater Masaka Region have charged 12 suspects in connection with a violent political clash that occurred on December 28, 2025, at Kanoni Village, Nakagongo Parish, Matete Sub-county, Sembabule District. According to the Uganda Police Force, the incident happened at about 3:30 pm when a group of young men allegedly attacked a…
NUP supporter arrested for smashing police vehicle
Police at Bulenga Police Station have arrested Kabira Deo (25) in connection with the malicious damage of a police motor vehicle, Registration Number UP 9770, an incident that occurred on 10th January 2026 at Lufula, Nakabugo Parish, Wakiso District. The incident happened during crowd control operations as National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Ssentamu…
Opposition to blame for Kitezi landfill disaster – Anita Among
Entebbe, Wakiso – Speaker of Parliament Anita Among on Monday placed responsibility for the tragic Kiteezi landfill collapse on opposition politicians, saying they blocked critical decisions that could have prevented the disaster. The remarks came as President Yoweri Museveni campaigned in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. Speaking to supporters, Among argued that if the city had…