Politics
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…