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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...

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...

Spice Diana part ways with Manager Roger

Singer Spice Diana, real name Namukwaya Hajara Diana, has broken the silence as she confirms that she is no longer under Source Management. Spice Diana has been managed by...

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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...

“My brother loved my husband very much,” Princess Komuntale

Princess Royal Ruth Nsemere Komuntale has urged the public to take persistent pain and unusual health symptoms seriously, saying early medical attention and proper...

Tooro burial: Journalists protest ban on cameras, phones at royal palace

Journalists deployed to cover the burial and succession programmes at the Tooro Kingdom on Friday declined to attend a police briefing after they were...