2026 Elections: Justice Kisakye Questions Museveni’s Failure to Discipline the army and Police
Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Esther Kisakye, has raised concerns about President Yoweri Museveni’s failure to hold security agencies accountable following the conclusion of Uganda’s 2026 elections. On January 15, 2026, Uganda held its general elections, with citizens electing leaders for various positions across the country. In the presidential race,
Nedbank Seeks to Acquire 66% Stake in NCBA Group
NCBA Group PLC (NCBA)has announced that it has received a Strategic Investment Proposal and a Notice of Intention (NOI) from Nedbank Group Limited to acquire approximately 66 percent of its ordinary shares through a tender offer to existing shareholders. If completed, the transaction would see Nedbank acquire a controlling stake
Lukwago Concedes Defeat in Kampala Lord Mayorship Race
The outgoing Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, has conceded defeat following the Kampala Lord Mayorship polls held on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Lukwago lost to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, who polled 141,220 votes. Lukwago, the incumbent, contested on the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) ticket. Other
Inside the military Raid on Bobi Wine’s Home, wife hospitalised
The military last night raided the home of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, barely ten days after he lost the presidential election. The raid was confirmed by Kyagulanyi himself. The incident comes amid reports that Kyagulanyi had gone into hiding for fear of arrest
US Senators Call for Accountability and Sanctions Over Uganda Elections
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Cory Booker, a member of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, have called for accountability following the conclusion of Uganda’s presidential elections. Uganda held its presidential election on January 15, 2026, and on January 17,
Balimwezo Elected Kampala City Lord Mayor
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has been declared the Mayor of Kampala City. Balimwezo won the Kampala mayoral race with 141,220 votes, defeating incumbent mayor Elias Lukwago, who contested on the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) ticket. Other contestants in the race included Naggayi Nabillah Sempala,
Court Remands Muwanga Kivumbi to Kitalya Prison Over Terrorism Charges
The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, who also serves as the National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for the Central Region, to Kitalya Prison in connection with recent political violence in Butambala District. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Deogratius Ssejjemba, Kivumbi was charged with
Museveni to Decorate 33 Patriots at NRA 40th Anniversary
At least 33 distinguished Ugandans are set to receive medals for their sacrifice during the 1986 Bush War, which brought the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to power, Daily Star has learned. The medals will be conferred by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the 40th National Resistance Movement (NRM) / National
Owiny Dollo Seeks Forgiveness as He Steps Into Retirement
Retired Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny Dollo has asked for forgiveness from anyone he may have wronged unknowingly, reflecting that “the future is bigger than today and bigger than yesterday.” Justice Owiny Dollo made the remarks during a special luncheon held in honour of his service at Level Seven of
Bobi Wine: My Home Is Under Siege, Three Vice Presidents Detained
Former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has revealed that he is not free and that his home remains under siege. Kyagulanyi said the situation follows the arrest and detention of Butambala County Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi, who also serves as the National Unity Platform
