In a terrifying incident that has shocked the legal community and the nation at large, Counsel Abed Nasser Mudiobole, a respected lawyer and political leader from Iganga, was abducted in Kyaliwajjala. Mudiobole had travelled to the area after being invited for a meeting by someone claiming to be a client. However, upon his arrival, things…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has made important leadership changes. Brigadier General Fred Mwesigye has been appointed as the new Deputy Commander of the 1 Infantry Division. This change was officially announced on May 17, 2025. Brig Gen Mwesigye replaces Colonel Wingston Mugarura, who had been serving in that role. At the same time,…
Former spokesperson for the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Charles Twine, is reportedly being held by the Special Forces Command (SFC), although the reasons behind his detention remain unknown. According to reliable sources, Twine was called in on Tuesday night to meet with Uganda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba,…
With just two days remaining, the Electoral Commission is calling on all eligible voters to take advantage of the ongoing Display of the National Voters Register and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Registers before the exercise closes. This critical phase of the #NVRDisplay2025 campaign gives citizens the chance to confirm and correct their registration details, including…
Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has stated that she is undeterred by the sharp response issued by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, following her recent appeal for the release of Eddie Mutwe—bodyguard to opposition leader Bobi Wine. Wangadya had written to General Muhoozi urging the immediate release…
Miriam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has firmly responded to recent criticism and threats from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces. Reaffirming the Commission’s constitutional mandate, Wangadya declared that she will not apologize and emphasized UHRC’s duty to hold all state actors accountable, including senior military officials. The clash…
Ugandan TV personality and influencer Sheilah Gashumba has made it clear that she will never call her father’s new wife “Mum.” However, she surprised many by saying that she hopes the couple will give her two new siblings. She made this comment shortly after news broke that her father, Frank Gashumba, had officially been introduced…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye has been appointed by the global Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) as a member at Large on the CANSO Global Executive Committee during the 29th CANSO Annual General Meeting held in Lisbon, Portugal on May 15, 2025, on the sidelines of the Airspace…
By now, most people in Eastern Uganda have heard the noise being made by Mukula and his team. They are accusing His Highness Papa Won Ateker Raphael Otaya of “political meddling” simply because he attended the homecoming event of Mr. Echodu. But let’s pause for a moment and ask one important question, why is it…
As the country prepares for the 2025/2026 General Elections, the Government of Uganda has directed the Uganda Police Force to implement robust and proactive measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful and violence-free electoral process. This directive underscores the Government’s commitment to safeguarding democracy, public safety, and the integrity of the electoral process. The move was…
