Bobi Wine applauds EU sanctions threat over Uganda’s post-poll crackdown

KAMPALA — National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has welcomed a resolution by the European Parliament condemning Uganda’s recently concluded elections and the alleged human rights violations that followed. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Bobi Wine expressed gratitude to the European lawmakers for…

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Uganda secures EU clearance for farmed fish exports

Uganda has been officially cleared to export farmed fish to the European Union, a major breakthrough expected to accelerate growth in the country’s expanding aquaculture sector. The approval, granted under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/187, formally adds Uganda to the list of authorised exporters of aquaculture products to the EU market. The clearance covers exports…

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There is practically no opposition in Uganda – Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declared that Uganda has “practically no opposition,” arguing that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) remains overwhelmingly popular and only faces challenges due to voter apathy and alleged electoral malpractice by opposition actors. In his post-election statement issued after the conclusion of the 2026 general election campaigns, Museveni said the…

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UCC warns broadcasters over disputing election results

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a directive to all radio and television broadcasters, warning against the use of their platforms to dispute officially declared election results. In a public notice released Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the industry regulator expressed concern over what it described as a “concerning trend” of unsuccessful candidates using media…

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