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
What the 2026 Elections Mean for Bobi Wine and NUP
By Dedan Kimathi By far, the most contentious elections are now behind us. Those that remain, particularly the LC V and Youth MP polls, though meaningful in other countries, are largely ceremonial in this part of the world. As we speak, winners of various constituency seats are immersed in celebrations,
Museveni Appoints Dr. Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s new Chief Justice, succeeding Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, who has retired upon reaching the mandatory retirement age. Justice Zeija had been serving as the Deputy Chief Justice since his appointment in 2025, following the retirement of Justice Richard Buteera in May
