What Really Killed Otim Leon Joshua?
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the death of Otim Leon Joshua, a 16-year-old student of Exel High School in Mukono, who died yesterday at Lacor Hospital in Gulu City where he had been admitted for treatment. According to National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known
EC disqualifies Walukagga from Busiro South race
The Electoral Commission has disqualified singer Mathias Walukagga for failing to meet the nomination requirements. On November 4, 2025, Medard Seggona petitioned the Electoral Commission, alleging that Walukagga Mathias did not possess the requisite minimum academic qualifications for nomination as a candidate for the office of Member of Parliament. The
EC declares Jacqueline Mbabazi Unopposed
The Electoral Commission has disqualified Jacqueline Mbabazi’s opponent, Patrick Mutabwire, from contesting the Older Persons’ parliamentary seat in the Western Region. Mrs. Mbabazi adds to the growing list of 13 unopposed MPs ahead of the 12th Parliament. In its ruling, the Commission said Mutabwire failed to meet the minimum supporter
EC Denounces Police Assaults During Bobi Wine Campaign
Justice Simon Byabakama has condemned the violent scenes that surrounded candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s campaign rally in Gulu on 6th December 2025. Over the weekend, police and other security agencies of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) descended on Bobi Wine’s team, assaulting several members. Many people were left injured
Former Isingiro North Aspirant Chains Himself at UNEB Over Withheld Academic Documents
Former Isingiro North parliamentary contestant King James Atwine Nkizimaga has chained himself to the gate of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in protest over the board’s failure to return his academic documents. Last month, the Electoral Commission (EC) disqualified Atwine from the Isingiro North parliamentary race, in which he
Who is the UPDF soldier killed in a crash involving Defence Minister’s convoy
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier was killed and eight other people injured on Sunday evening in a road crash involving the escort vehicle of State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Huda Oleru Obason, in Luweero District. Savannah Regional Police spokesperson Sam Twineamazima said the crash occurred at
Kagame, Tshisekedi sign pact to end decades of conflict
The President Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi and the Rwanda Presiedent have signed an agreement to end decades of conflict, foster economic cooperation, and build a foundation for lasting peace. The Washington Accords reaffirm the parties’ commitment to implement the Peace Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda,
Court Defers Plea-Taking in Kizza Besigye Treason Case
The High Court in Kampala has deferred the plea-taking of jailed former presidential candidate Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale after their lawyers notified court that they had filed a constitutional petition challenging the impartiality of the trial. Court has set 22 December to determine
UN Condemns Escalating Repression Ahead of 2026 Elections
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has condemned the escalating crackdown on opposition groups and the media in Uganda ahead of next month’s general election. Türk urged Ugandan authorities to uphold human rights before, during, and after the vote, warning of a “disturbing pattern of repression.” “It
NUP Candidate Osbert Kato Defects to NRM, Clears Path for Tayebwa
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Osbert Kato has defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Kato had initially sought to contest the Ruhinda North parliamentary seat on the NUP ticket, where he would have challenged Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. He was officially welcomed by President Yoweri Museveni at
