Security deploys in Kampala for Local Government elections

Security agencies have assured the public that the security situation in the Kampala Metropolitan Area remains stable ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026. According to the police, elections will be held for the positions of Lord Mayor, Lord Councillors, and District Chairperson, prompting heightened security operations and joint deployments…

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US embassy issues security alert for Uganda post-election

The Government of Uganda announced the results of the presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, January 17, 2026, and restored nationwide internet services, prompting a security alert for American citizens living in or visiting the country. In a statement released following the announcement, U.S. authorities urged citizens to remain cautious despite the restoration of connectivity…

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Bobi Wine not under house arrest – police

Police have denied claims that National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been arrested, saying security deployment around his home in Magere is purely precautionary and aimed at preventing disorder. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke dismissed reports circulating on social media that Kyagulanyi had been apprehended, describing them as…

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