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No Need for Bobi Wine to Go into Hiding – Baryomunsi

The government of Uganda has dismissed claims that National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is under threat, saying there is no reason for...

Bobi Wine Says His Home Was Raided at Night, Wife Isolated

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has reported that a group of armed soldiers raided his home and assaulted members of his family...

Ronald Balimwezo Wins Kampala Mayoral Race

Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been declared the new Kampala Lord Mayor after winning the city’s mayoral race with 141,220 votes. Balimwezo defeated the incumbent...

NRM’s John Okea Secures Second Term as Tororo District LC5 Chairperson

Tororo, Uganda — Incumbent Tororo District Local Council V (LC5) Chairperson John Okea of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has been re-elected following the district chairperson elections held...

Butambala MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi jailed over ‘terror’

The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court has charged the National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Buganda and Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi with terrorism. The legislator was produced before...

Fik Fameica Names Tracy Melon Best Ugandan Artist of 2025

The year 2025 was an eventful one for Uganda, blending intense political discussions with a vibrant music scene. While national headlines often focused on governance and economic issues, music continued...

I Will Not Be Participating In Elections Going Forward – Paul Lutamaguzi Semakula

Honourable member of Parliament for Nakaseke South, Paul Lutamaguzi, will not be returning to parliament following his loss to NRM's Charles Kavuma Nsereko in hotly contested elections held last...

FDC’s Nsibambi Questions Competence of Newly Elected Opposition MPs in Buganda

Outgoing Mawokota South MP, Yusuf Nsibambi, has raised serious concerns about the competence of many newly elected opposition MPs in Buganda, describing their election as “very alarming and worrying.” “When...

Ministry Approves Continuation of Term Two for International Schools

The Ministry of Education and Sports has formally authorised international schools in Uganda to continue with Term Two lessons and ongoing examinations, providing clarity for schools operating on foreign...

Ugandan Shilling Holds Steady as Economy Shows Resilience – Finance Ministry Report

The Ugandan shilling remained stable against the US dollar in December 2025, reflecting resilience in the economy even as key sectors, including exports, continue to perform strongly, according to...

Putin sends special Congratulatory message to President Museveni

Museveni was recently re-elected following Uganda’s general elections, extending his long tenure at the helm of the country. Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni upon his...

Eng. Ronald Balimwezo overwhelmingly elected Kampala Lord Mayor

The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Eng. Ronald Balimwezo has taken an early lead in the Kampala Lord Mayor race, edging ahead of incumbent Erias Lukwago as preliminary...

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Lavagne Challenges Vipers to Show Courage in Nouadhibou Clash

Vipers SC head coach Denis Lavagne has challenged his players to be brave, dominant and determined when they face FC Nouadhibou in the decisive...

Gulu City Oktoberfest Suspended Over Ebola

The 2026 edition of the Gulu City Oktoberfest has been cancelled after organisers raised concerns over Ebola-related health restrictions, inadequate sponsorship and failure to...

Tycoon Charles Mbire Spotted Wearing Shs1bn Watch

Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has offered another glimpse into his understated luxury lifestyle after being spotted wearing what appears to be a...

Museveni: Government ready to work with new Tooro king after succession dispute

President Yoweri Museveni has called for a peaceful and lawful resolution to the dispute over the succession of the late Omukama of Tooro, King...

‘Support Arsenal to honour King Oyo’s legacy,’ Archbishop Kazimba tells Tooro people

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has called on the people of Tooro to remain united...