Politics
IGG orders interdiction of Kalungu CAO, 3 officials
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has ordered the interdiction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Kalungu District Local Government, Ms Rose Nalumansi, and three other senior district officials over alleged gross mismanagement of public funds. In a directive dated December 19, addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…
Prison warder sacked for criticising NRM
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has dismissed Lawrence Ampe, a warder formerly attached to Ngora Prisons, over allegations of engaging in partisan politics and publicly criticising the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) on social media. In a letter dated December 17, 2025, addressed to the Officer in Charge of Ngora Prisons, the Prisons Council resolved…
NUP smuggled 1.7m ballot papers from Dubai – Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has raised concerns over what he described as serious vote irregularities involving the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kampala, warning that the incidents signal a troubling shift in electoral conduct. Speaking during a live radio broadcast from his Kisozi Farm yesterday, President Museveni said the alleged malpractice went beyond previous experiences…
Bobi Wine says military blocking him in Amuria
Amuria — National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has said he and his team were blocked by security forces from holding a planned rally in Amuria District, accusing the military and police of detaining them at a roadblock mounted in a swampy area. In a statement issued on Wednesday,…
People Power: Bobi Wine outfoxes police blockade in Kumi showdown
Kumi — Security operatives blocked roads leading to Kumi town on Tuesday, January 15, 2026, moments before the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was scheduled to address a campaign rally at Wiggins playground. All access points to the venue were sealed off using police armoured vehicles…