Politics
Col Magezi, Ssenyonyi lock horns over Arua rally
A fresh political storm has erupted following claims by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) mouthpiece, Col. Chris Magezi, that 17 motorcycles were stolen during a National Unity Platform (NUP) rally in Arua, triggering sharp rebuttals from opposition figures and civil society voices who are demanding evidence to support the allegation. Dr Sarah Bireete, the…
Bobi Wine: court closures, venue blocks favour Museveni
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned what he calls the Ugandan government’s “stinking double standards and abuse of authority,” following two high-profile incidents that, he claims, favour President Yoweri Museveni while obstructing opposition activities. Bobi Wine highlighted: Court Adjournment for Museveni Rally – On December 10, 2025, the Masindi…
Rukungiri to Mafabi: You betrayed Besigye
Rukungiri — Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi on Thursday faced open hostility from sections of Rukungiri residents who accused him of betraying detained opposition icon Dr Kizza Besigye, a native of the district and a symbol of pro-democracy struggle in Uganda. Despite the tension, Mafabi pushed ahead with his scheduled…
NUP’s Walukagga sues EC
National Unity Platform (NUP) flagbearer for Busiro East, Mathias Walukagga, has filed a petition in the High Court challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) over alleged failure to meet the required academic qualifications. Walukagga’s lawyers argue that the EC acted beyond its mandate by rejecting academic documents that had been approved by the…
Muntu vows major economic expansion in Busoga
Presidential candidate Maj. Gen. (rtd) Mugisha Muntu has pledged to make economic expansion and job creation in the Busoga sub-region a top priority if elected in the 2026 general elections. Speaking at campaign rallies in Luuka and Karilo districts, the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) flag bearer said his government would focus on unlocking Busoga’s…