Current Affairs
Mao Slams EC, Police for Election Campaign Chaos and Brutality
Justice Minister Nobert Mao has condemned the recent campaign violence in Gulu, labelling it a failure on the part of the Electoral Commission that has the responsibility to guarantee orderly campaigns.
Read More »EC Kicks Walukagga Out of Busiro East MP Race
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially disqualified musician-turned-politician Mathias Walukagga from contesting in the 2026 parliamentary elections for Busiro East Constituency in Wakiso District.
Read More »EC Upholds Brig Gen Rwashande’s Lwemiyaga Nomination
The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande as a candidate for the Lwemiyaga County parliamentary race, ruling that he met all legal requirements for the 2026 elections.
Read More »Rwizi Region Police Commander Kills Assailant during Brazen Assault by Thugs
Police in Mbarara City have launched investigations into an attempted robbery and attack on the Rwizi Regional Police Commander, Alfred Bangambaki.
Read More »Heavy Security Deployment in Nakawa Ahead of Kyagulanyi’s Rally
There's heavy deployment of soldiers and police officers in various parts of Nakawa ahead of Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine's campaign rally.
Read More »Wangadya Admits T0 Fear of Speaking Against Atrocities by Security Forces
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, says she has at times feared speaking out against the atrocities committed by members of the security forces against civilians.
Read More »UEDCL Faces Internal Probe After ERA Flags Operational Lapses
The Ministry of Energy has ordered an internal administrative review into the performance of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
Read More »Museveni Pledges Major Infrastructure Overhaul to Spur Rwenzori Region Growth
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his commitment to accelerating infrastructure development as a key driver of economic transformation in the Rwenzori region.
Read More »Robert Kyagulanyi Promises Democratic Reset for Uganda
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has renewed his pledge to end Uganda’s era of extended rule by a single leader
Read More »Man Beaten to Death over Cigarette
A 30-year-old man has been beaten to death in Kyaterekera Sub-county, Kagadi District. The deceased has been identified as Saturday Justus, a resident of Kiyenzi Village in Kyaterekera Sub-county.
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Marine Divers Suspend Search Operations at River Nguse
The Police Marine Unit and Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) marine teams have suspended search operations for victims of the River Nguse boat tragedy in Kagadi District, bringing an end to a two-week recovery mission that followed one of the area’s deadliest water accidents in recent months.
