Police nabs Alien Skin over murder
Uganda Police has arrested controversial musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, following the murder of Wilfred Namuwaya, a TikToker and former dancer in the Fangone Forest group, known by his stage name Top Dancer. The singer was arrested earlier today. The incident has sparked public outrage after disturbing
Court Blocks Besigye from Speaking Out After 10 Months in Prison
High Court Justice Emmanuel Baguma has blocked former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye from raising his concerns in court after spending 10 months in prison. Besigye sought to raise a concern during court proceedings; however, the presiding judge directed him to channel it through his legal team. “I wish to
Sseggona: Even Before the Mpuuga Scenario, NUP Wanted Us out
Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona has revealed that he and several other former Democratic Party (DP) members were being pushed out of the National Unity Platform (NUP) long before the controversy surrounding former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga. Sseggona made the remarks just two days after the party denied him
Inside Bobi Wine’s 11 point Manifesto to claim power
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, has launched his campaign trail in Jinja with the unveiling of his manifesto dubbed “A New Uganda Now.” The launch happened barely a week since his nomination. He is among the eight presidential candidates in the race.
Sseggona, Ssewanyana, Bagala, Nyeko Fail to Secure NUP Tickets
A number of sitting Members of Parliament, including Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona, Makindye East MP Allan Ssewanyana, and Mityana District Woman MP Joyce Bagala, have failed to secure party endorsements from the National Unity Platform (NUP) ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The announcement was made by the NUP
Ssenyonyi, others Secure NUP Ticket ahead of 2026 Elections
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, is among those handed a parliamentary ticket ahead of the nomination exercise scheduled for October, Daily Star has learned. The National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee, led by its chairperson Harriet Chemutai, has officially released the list of parliamentary candidates
Court orders for Arrest of Land Broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga
The Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued an arrest warrant for land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants after he failed to appear in court to face charges related to forging a lawyer’s practicing certificate. The warrant, signed this morning by Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tusiime, directs the
Bobi Wine: Some presidential Opponents Are ‘Fake’ Candidates
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has revealed that some opposition presidential candidates are fake. Kyagulanyi said some of the opposition presidential candidates are fake and planted by the ruling government. Earlier this week, the Electoral Commission cleared eight candidates to
Court Issues Criminal Summons Against Land Broke Kamoga
The Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued criminal summons against land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga, who is facing fresh charges of forgery. The summons, signed by Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tusiime, require Kamoga to appear in court on Monday, 29th September 2025, for plea-taking. Kamoga is accused of forging the
Uganda’s 2026 Ballot: Meet the eight presidential candidates
In what is shaping up to be one of Uganda’s most tightly controlled election cycles in recent memory, the Electoral Commission has cleared eight candidates to contest the 2026 presidential election. The eight include; Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine (National Unity Platform -NUP), Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (National Resistance Movement
