Bobi Wine Rallies Ugandans to Vote Local Leaders Despite Low Turnout
Following successful presidential and parliamentary elections which took place last week, where President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was declared the winner, and Bobi Wine came in second position.
The country is...
Empty Polling Stations and Slow Start Mark Uganda’s Local Government Elections
Kampala, Uganda — 22 January 2026 Uganda’s local government elections — held today to choose district chairpersons, councillors, mayors, and the Lord Mayor of Kampala — opened with many...
Muwanga Kivumbi faces jail following arrest by Uganda Police
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the legislator for Butambala county over allegations of political violence.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, police...
Bebe Cool Forgives Luwilight, Says Will Be Freed Anytime
Luwilight has been in prison for almost two weeks since her arrest earlier this month.
The popular TikTokker was arrested on allegations of cyber harassment and computer misuse crimes.
It's alleged...
Museveni Names Justice Flavian Zeija as New Chief Justice
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed a new Chief Justice of the Republic of Uganda.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, the President, exercising powers vested in him under Article...
Bruno K Not Giving Up On Fight With Black Market Records
Ugandan Singer Bruno K is standing his ground in his long-running battle with Black Market Records, making it clear that he won’t rest until every shilling owed to him...
Spice Diana Confirms Management Split, Moves On With New Team
Ugandan music star Spice Diana has formally confirmed a change in her management, marking the end of a long-running professional relationship with Source Management and its head, Mr Lubega...
Ssewungu’s Kalungu West Victory Faces Court Recount
The victory of Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu in the Kalungu West parliamentary race has come under scrutiny after the Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court ordered a recount of votes.
Chief Magistrate Herbert...
Basajjabalaba’s Son Declares Bid for Deputy Speaker Position
The Bushenyi–Ishaka Municipality Member of Parliament-elect, Hajji Iddi Basajjabalaba, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda for the...
NUP’s Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi Arrested Over Political Violence
The National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda region president, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has been arrested by police in connection with recent political unrest in Butambala District.
Kivumbi, who also serves as...
Court Rejects Bid to Treat Besigye Outside Luzira Prison
The High Court has declined to order the transfer of Col (Rtd) Dr Kizza Besigye from Luzira Upper Prison to an external medical facility, despite claims that his health is...
Parliament Won’t Kill My Comedy’ – Swengere Speaks Out After Jinja North Win
Comedian Husein Muyonjo, popularly known as Swengere, has dismissed claims that his election to Parliament signals the end of his career in comedy, saying he intends to remain active...
