Politics
Museveni appoints Mukasa Sewava as Special Envoy on Buganda Affairs
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed long-time National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth mobilizer Joseph Mukasa Sewava as Special Envoy of the President on Buganda Affairs, a new role aimed at strengthening relations between State House and Buganda institutions. The appointment was announced by the State House of Uganda on Saturday. “H.E. the President has appointed Joseph…
Minister Kasaija’s NUP rival disqualified, Bobi Wine accuses EC of bias
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of acting with bias and impunity following the disqualification of the party’s candidate for Buyanja County, Ategeka Christopher. Bobi Wine made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing supporters during NUP rallies in Kiringente Sub-county, Mpigi District,…
Minister Rwamirama’s NUP rival disqualified
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused state operatives and electoral authorities of orchestrating the disqualification of another opposition candidate contesting against State Minister for Agriculture Bright Rwamirama in Isingiro North Constituency. In a statement released on Wednesday, Kyagulanyi claimed that Ntanda Shalif, the NUP candidate for Isingiro…
Besigye detention ‘political move’ to erase his legacy – Winnie Byanyima
Winnie Byanyima has renewed calls for the release of opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, saying his continued detention is political and aimed at silencing his voice. In a message shared on social media on Christmas Day, Ms Byanyima said she and their son, Anselm, visited Dr Besigye at Luzira Prison, marking what she described as…
Queries as EC disqualifies Magogo rival
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Daniel Mulirire, the sole remaining rival to Moses Magogo, citing failure to attach proof of resignation from public service at the time of nomination, a move that has sparked sharp criticism from opposition figures and former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga. In a statement, the EC said Mr Mulirire,…