Politics
Bobi Wine: regime recruiting militia to terrorise citizens
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has raised fresh concerns over what he described as the recruitment and training of a partisan militia ahead of the 2026 general elections, while at the same time intensifying his party’s mobilisation drive across western Uganda. In a strongly worded statement, Bobi Wine…
How governance drift is fuelling public friction ahead of Museveni’s campaign trail in Mubende
By Amiri Wabusimba For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green corridors, and inclusive spaces meant to drive economic dignity. Mubende was once held up as proof that this future was within reach. But today, the town has become something else entirely, a global…
Whoever creates chaos will end badly – Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned that any individuals or groups seeking to destabilise Uganda will face decisive consequences, saying the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has the capacity and infrastructure to safeguard peace across the country. Speaking during the end-of-year national prayers held at State House, Entebbe, President Museveni said Uganda’s stability would not…
Mathias Walukagga more useful as a musician – Kakwenza
As Uganda’s political temperature rises ahead of the 2026 general elections, one controversy has sparked debate far beyond legal technicalities and party loyalties: the disqualification of Kadongo Kamu musician and Kyengera Town Council Mayor Mathias Walukagga from the Busiro East parliamentary race by the Electoral Commission (EC). Yet beyond the court petitions, X (formerly Twitter)…
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…