Politics
PFF MP candidate sent to Luzira over Besigye saga
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has charged and remanded the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) flag bearer for the Busia Municipality MP seat, Samuel Makokha, over misprision of treason. Prosecution alleges that Makokha became aware that PFF founder and four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye allegedly planned to commit treason last year and failed to…
EC disqualifies NUP’s Mathias Walukaga, party vows court battle
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified singer-turned-politician Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East Parliamentary race after ruling that he lacked the requisite academic qualifications required for election to Parliament. According to EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the commission’s investigation followed a petition filed on 4 November 2025, challenging the validity of Walukaga’s Certificate of…
Security blankets Bobi Wine in clouds of teargas
Nakawa — Teargas, police blockades, and tense standoffs marked Monday’s campaign trail for National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine, as he attempted to access scheduled rallies in Nakawa Division. The day began with a media briefing in which Kyagulanyi condemned what he called “escalating electoral violence” targeting his…
Spanish tourists endorse Museveni
Kamwenge – The atmosphere was electric at Kyabenda Primary School playgrounds in Kamwenge District on Monday as President Yoweri Museveni addressed a campaign rally, with an unexpected group of supporters adding to the excitement — tourists from Spain. The visitors, who were reportedly travelling in the region, joined local attendees on the dance floor, celebrating…
Jacqueline Mbabazi unopposed as older persons MP
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared Jacqueline Mbabazi — wife of former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi — unopposed for the Western Region seat reserved for Older Persons in the 2026 Parliament. The declaration follows the disqualification of her only challenger, Patrick Kyamukate Mutabwire. According to the EC, Mutabwire failed to meet the legally required minimum…