Category: Politics

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…

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 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…

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…

General Mugisha Muntu, a retired commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has strongly criticized President Yoweri Museveni for staying silent about the actions of his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Muntu believes that the president’s silence is harming the image of the army and making people lose trust in government institutions. In a recent…