As Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections, tensions are already escalating. Reports indicate that General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), has deployed over 10,000 elite soldiers—referred to as Commandos—to suppress potential opposition protests, particularly those from the National Unity Platform (NUP). Security sources revealed that these specially trained forces were…
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has made a provocative declaration that’s reverberating across the nation’s political landscape. Speaking at a recent rally, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president announced his plans for a massive campaign targeting President Yoweri Museveni—financed, he claims, by the very system he aims to dismantle. “I’m…
In a big decision made on January 31st, 2025, Uganda’s Supreme Court ruled that the General Court Martial (the army court) should no longer have the power to try civilians. But President Yoweri Museveni was not happy with that ruling. He strongly disagreed and promised to change the law so that the army court can…
The Ugandan government has stopped YY Coaches, one of the country’s biggest long-distance bus companies, from working for 15 days. This decision was made after two very serious accidents involving their buses. The Ministry of Works and Transport gave the order on Tuesday, 13 May. All YY buses were told to stop moving from 7…
Makindye West Member of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana has been charged again with terrorism. The new charges were read in court, where Justice Komuhangi is handling the case. He gave both the prosecution and defence lawyers two months to prepare and submit their written arguments. The court is expected to decide on August 26, 2025, whether…
Uganda is abuzz with anticipation following a tweet that has stirred national pride and captured the attention of military enthusiasts across Africa. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a senior military officer and son of President Yoweri Museveni, declared: “Actually, Mzee is a Field Marshal. The only true Field Marshal in Africa’s history. He is a 5-star General….
A serious public argument has started between well-known Ugandan activist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija and Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, who represents Uganda at the United Nations. The conflict began after Kakwenza accused the ambassador of being involved in corruption related to a special bank account. This account is now being looked into by Citibank N.A. and possibly the…
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has accused some leaders in the National Unity Platform (NUP) of secretly working with President Museveni’s government while pretending to oppose it. He warned that such actions are damaging the opposition’s credibility. “You can’t fight the government during the day and support it at night,” Lukwago said. Veteran politician Ken…
A passenger bus belonging to the well-known YY Bus Company was involved in a terrible accident earlier today just a few kilometers after Karuma Junction in Uganda. According to early information, the bus went off the road and crashed. Many passengers were injured, and others were left badly shaken by the incident. Some witnesses who…
Uganda’s Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has spoken openly about the 2021 attack that nearly took his life. He said it was the most frightening experience he has ever gone through even worse than the battles he fought as a soldier. During a recent public event, Gen. Katumba shared emotional memories…
