Politics
‘A vote for Bobi Wine is a vote for weed’ – presidential advisor
Sheema — Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People, Ms Peace Rugambwa, has issued a controversial warning to Ugandans, urging them not to vote for opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in the upcoming 2026 elections. Speaking on December 30, 2025, at the launch of the Sheema Youth Savings and…
Outcry as Dr Sarah Bireete is detained ahead of 2026 polls
The arrest of Dr Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society leaders, political figures, and human rights advocates, who describe the move as an intimidation tactic ahead of the upcoming elections. The Uganda Police Force confirmed the arrest, stating that Dr Bireete is currently…
Bobi Wine: flag is for all Ugandans, not Museveni
Kyotera District — Opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Tuesday defended the public display of the Ugandan national flag by his supporters, saying it belongs to all citizens and does not require permission from the state. Addressing supporters at a rally in Kyotera District, Kyagulanyi responded to recent security…
Besigye refuses to take plea to treason charges
Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye on Tuesday appeared before the High Court in Kampala alongside his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale and Capt. Denis Oola, as proceedings resumed in their long-running treason case. Scenes from court showed the trio being formally produced before Justice Emmanuel Baguma, amid heavy security presence, as the court prepared to…
Museveni convoy didn’t cause Mpigi jam – State House
State House has dismissed claims that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s convoy caused the severe traffic gridlock that paralysed sections of the Kampala–Masaka Road in Mpigi, describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday, State House said while the delays experienced by motorists were regrettable, it was inaccurate to attribute them…