Category: Politics
Trump’s legal woes: A new court filing provides the fullest picture yet of the 2020 election case against Donald Trump.
By Teddy Namayanja Donald Trump’s legal issues just got more complicated. A recent court filing has shed new light on the 2020 election case against him, revealing what special counsel Jack Smith calls Trump’s “private criminal conduct. With this development, it’s clear Trump’s legal battles are intensifying. His campaign has shifted to smaller law firms,…
Ruto’s Silence Speaks Volumes as Gachagua’s Impeachment Motion Gains Momentum
By Teddy Namayanja Kenyan President William Ruto’s silence on the calls for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment is quite intriguing. Gachagua is facing gross accusations of violating the constitution, promoting ethnically divisive politics, undermining President Ruto, and playing a role in the anti-government uprisings between June and July. To remove him from office, a two-thirds…
On the campaign trail: Vice Presidential Candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz campaign in battleground
By Teddy Namayanja Vice Presidential Candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are intensifying their campaign efforts, visiting key battleground states yesterday. Walz stopped in Pennsylvania, while Vance headed to Michigan. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the federal response to Hurricane Helene in Georgia and is scheduled to campaign in Wisconsin today. The latest CNN…
Lumu’s Public Amendment Bill Clears First Hurdle Amidst Opposition
By Teddy Namayanja Parliament has granted permission to MP Richard Lumu, the Mityana South legislator from the Democratic Party, to proceed with the private member’s bill, the Administration of Parliamentary Bill 2024, which among others seeks to have the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) elected by opposition legislators, a move Lumu argues will correct what…
Mathias Mpuuga’s quest for Electoral Change is a bold move, but will it save his Masaka Seat in the 2026 Elections.
By Teddy Namayanja Mathias Mpuuga’s quest for electoral change is indeed a bold move, but its impact on his Masaka seat in the 2026 election remains uncertain. As the current Member of Parliament for Masaka Municipality Constituency, a position he’s held since 2011, Mpuuga faces a challenging road ahead. His feud with the National Unity…
The Mafabi Factor: Will FDC’s Strongman Win Uganda’s Presidency?
By Teddy Namayanja As Uganda gears up for the 2026 presidential elections, Nandala Mafabi, Secretary General of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has emerged as a formidable contender. Endorsed by his party, Mafabi brings a wealth of experience and a vision for a brighter Ugandan future. Hailing from the Eastern region, Mafabi’s home support…
Bobi Wine Accuses President Museveni of Plot to Dismantle Opposition
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused President Yoweri Museveni of orchestrating a covert scheme to weaken the opposition by infiltrating its ranks and manipulating key figures within the National Unity Platform (NUP). In an impassioned statement reported by Daily Monitor, Bobi Wine claimed that Museveni’s regime is using former opposition…
Police Blocks Event for Honoring the late NUP vice president Hon. Jolly Mugisha.
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a controversial turn of events, police have blocked an event organized to celebrate the life and work of Hon. Jolly Mugisha, the Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The gathering, set to take place at Nyamityobora Grounds in Mbarara, faced heavy police deployment, with officers preventing access to the…
Parliament Demands Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2026 General Elections.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao, to provide a timeline for the proposed electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 general elections.