Museveni Accuses Karua, Lukwago of Delaying Besigye’s Trial
President Yoweri Museveni has accused former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his legal team of deliberately frustrating court proceedings, leading to his prolonged detention. The President’s position was relayed to residents of Rukungiri by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, during a public engagement held on Museveni’s behalf.
Court relieves Sseggona, Throws Out Walukagga’s Petition
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mathias Walukagga challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) from contesting in the parliamentary race. Led by Kawempe North Member of Parliament Luwimbazi Nalukoola, Walukagga’s legal team argued that he met the required academic qualifications and that the EC acted
Kabaka’s Sister Omumbejja Teyeggala to Be Buried at Kasubi Royal Tombs
Omumbejja Diana Balizzamuggale Teyeggala Ndege has passed away. Her death was confirmed by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga. She was a daughter of the late Edward Muteesa II and a sister to Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Speaking to the media, Katikkiro Mayiga said Omumbejja Diana had been
Uganda Prisons Fires Ngora Warder Over Viral TikTok Criticism
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed a Ngora-based warder after his blunt social media videos accusing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of corruption and mismanagement went viral, triggering a national debate on free speech within the security forces. Lawrence Ampe, a prisons warder attached to Ngora Prison, was quietly
Museveni: NUP Rigged 2.7 Million Votes in 2021 Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has sounded the alarm over what he called unprecedented electoral irregularities linked to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kampala, describing the developments as a troubling evolution in Uganda’s voting history. Speaking live from his Kisozi farm during a radio talk show, Museveni claimed the alleged manipulations
Uganda, Ethiopia push Africa’s coffee exports- Market Report
Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa rose by 21.9 percent in October 2025 to 1.73 million bags, up from 1.42mln bags in October 2024, according to the latest released by the International Coffee Organisation [ICO]. The Coffee Market Report November 2025 says Africa closed coffee year 2024/25 having shipped 19.69mln
EC Rolls Out Voter Location Slips for 2026 General Polls
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rolled out the nationwide distribution of Voter Location Slips (VLS) as part of preparations for the 2026 General Elections, a move aimed at improving voter access and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. The slips are intended to help registered voters confirm their polling
Kibalama returns home, Withdraws Case Against NUP Constitution
Moses Nkonge Kibalama, the founder of the National Unity, Reconciliation and Development Party (NURDP), which is now known as the National Unity Platform (NUP) under the leadership of Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, has withdrawn his court case challenging the party’s constitution. Kibalama cited reconciliation and unity as his primary
Asahi Group acquires Diageo’s stake in EABL
The Board of Directors of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has today announced that Diageo PLC has agreed to sell its majority stake in EABL and its shareholding in the Kenyan spirits business, UDV (Kenya) Limited to Asahi Group Holdings (Asahi). This acquisition of EABL represents the first time a
Uganda CAA Probes Uganda Airlines Disruptions as Passenger Frustration Mounts
Uganda’s aviation regulator has moved to investigate a wave of flight cancellations and delays at Uganda Airlines after growing passenger complaints and mounting public scrutiny over the national carrier’s operations. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) confirmed that it will open inquiries into the disruptions, which have left dozens of
