Uganda Lifts Social Media Restrictions Imposed During Elections
After weeks of digital silence, the government has announced the full restoration of access to all social media platforms, ending restrictions imposed during the recently concluded presidential elections. The announcement was made by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in a Monday morning post on X, in which
Uganda Law Society Seeks Court Order to Lift Bobi Wine’s House Arrest
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has resolved to petition court to lift the house arrest and all unlawful restrictions imposed on former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. The resolution follows a raid on the former MP’s home and the alleged assault of his wife, Barbie
Balimwezo pledges Transparency and Equal Treatment at City Hall
The Kampala City Lord Mayor–elect, Eng. Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, has pledged to offer equal opportunities to all Kampala city residents and to uphold transparency in the management of City Hall. Last week, Balimwezo won the Kampala mayoral race with 141,220 votes, defeating incumbent mayor Elias Lukwago, who contested on the
Gen.Muhoozi confirms raid on Bobi Wine’s home, Denies Assault on Barbie Kyagulanyi
The Commander of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) carried out a raid on the home of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, but denied claims that soldiers assaulted his wife, Barbra Kyagulanyi. “My soldiers did
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,
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
