The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly rejected police warnings against the party’s use of the Ugandan national flag during ongoing election campaigns, saying its actions are lawful and aimed at promoting patriotism rather than violating the law. Speaking on Monday, NUP spokesperson and Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi dismissed claims that…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a detailed rebuttal to allegations of voter register manipulation raised by National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine). In a statement released on December 28, 2025, EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon clarified that the “duplicate” voter records shared by Kyagulanyi on social…
Tensions have escalated between opposition leader Bobi Wine and ruling party officials over claims of bribery and manipulation in the lead-up to Uganda’s 2026 elections. On December 28, 2025, Bobi Wine took to Twitter to accuse Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa of presenting “ghost candidates” to President Yoweri Museveni to extract bribes. Wine claimed that three…
A recent government reminder on the proper use and handling of the Ugandan national flag has sparked heated debate, highlighting tensions over national symbols ahead of the 2026 elections. Commissioner Hellen Seku, of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corp (NSPC) under the State House and also Private Secretary to the President on Youth Affairs, issued…
Ugandan music star and Grammy-nominated artist Eddy Kenzo has publicly praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, calling him “the fountain of honour” and “the wisest man” he has ever met. Kenzo attributed much of his personal and professional success to the stability brought by Museveni’s leadership. “Being near President Museveni has been my blessing in life,”…