Security Forces Raid Bobi Wine’s Hotel in Lira
Police have raided Tembo Trek Courts in Lira Town, where National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, had secured accommodation. According to the Electoral Commission’s campaign roadmap, Bobi Wine’s team is currently in the Lango Sub-region canvassing votes ahead of the 2026 general elections.
MTN Rolls Out Shs 500M Fund to Support Community Projects
MTN Uganda has rolled out the third phase of its flagship Changemakers Initiative, a community investment programme designed to fund and scale grassroots innovations that are transforming lives across the country. The initiative, implemented through the MTN Foundation, will provide Shs 500 million in grants to support 25 new community
Museveni Appoints Lino Anguzu as New DPP
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).His appointment was confirmed by Sandor Lyle, the Senior Press Secretary to President Museveni. Anguzu, who has been serving as Assistant DPP, replaces Justice Jane Frances Abodo, who was recently appointed Principal Judge. The President
EC Receives 60,000 Biometric Kits Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has received the first batch of 60,000 Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) at Entebbe International Airport following their arrival in the country last night. The kits will be used during the 2026 General Elections to biometrically verify every voter
Authorities Clarify Falsehoods by Former South Sudan Embassy Driver
The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Uganda has dismissed as false the recent media reports alleging that the embassy refused to pay Ugandan drivers. According to embassy sources, the allegations were made by Isaac Makubuya, a former employee who was dismissed over gross indiscipline and misconduct. He
NIRA Dispatches Over 5 Million New National IDs to 96 Districts
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has dispatched over five million National Identity Cards to various districts following the recent mass enrollment exercise. In May 2025, NIRA embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million National IDs set to expire by June 2025, and aimed to
Juventus Sack Igor Tudor After 40 Days Without a Win
Juventus have officially sacked Igor Tudor and are now searching for a new leader to revive their season. Juventus have parted ways with Igor Tudor, ending a short but turbulent chapter in the club’s season. The decision came after a string of poor results that left the Bianconeri winless for
Jonam County retains MTN–Kopu P’ubimu football title
Jonam County has emerged as the champion of the 2025 MTN–Kopu P’ubimu Football Cup after a tense 3–3 draw and penalty shootout victory over Padyere County at Bar Okoro Stadium in Zombo District over the weekend. The eighth edition of the tournament, held under the theme “Positive Parenting to End
Coca-Cola HBC signs $2.6 billion deal to acquire 75% of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Coca-Cola HBC has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI) for a total consideration of $2.6 billion. The deal values CCBA at $3.4 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in the recent
Florence Asio Denies Kidnapping Claims, Cites Family Pressure for Withdrawal
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate who was set to be nominated for Bukedea Woman MP but unexpectedly went missing has dismissed allegations from her party leadership and public speculation that she was kidnapped. In a video widely circulated on social media, Florence Asio, who was running against the incumbent
