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,
The Joint Investigation Headquarters Must Conduct a Joint Inquiry by Cross-Referencing Party Membership Lists
Politicians and certain media outlets must stop exploiting Shincheonji Church of Jesus for political contention. The Joint Investigation Headquarters must conduct an impartial investigation. Shincheonji Church of Jesus expresses deep concern regarding the proliferation of speculative reports based solely on the unilateral claims of expelled individuals. These reports involve allegations
Fallen MP Apolot Stella was a true champion of woman and girls rights – Parliament
Parliament a special sitting to honor the late Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Apolot Stella Isodo, who passed away on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Isodo was a prominent member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party and was widely respected for her humility, friendliness, and commitment to public
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
Muwanga Kivumbi arrested
Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Buganda and Member of Parliament for Butambala County, has been arrested in connection with recent political violence in Butambala District. Kivumbi, who also serves as the NUP President for Buganda Region, was apprehended last Wednesday and is currently being
Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo Hands Over Office, Urges Completion of His Pending Matters
Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has handed over office to the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, marking the conclusion of his five-year tenure at the helm of the Judiciary. The handover ceremony, witnessed by both judicial and non-judicial officers, saw the Chief Justice present Justice Zeija with a
President and Prime Minister Label Specific Religion “Cult,” “Target for Eradication,” Drawing Widening Criticism
On January 12, President Lee Jae Myung publicly referred to Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (hereafter “Shincheonji”) and other religious groups, stating that “the harm they cause to society has been left unchecked for too long, resulting in serious damage.” The following day,
Court Defers Ruling on Sarah Bireete’s Bail Bid
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has deferred its ruling on the bail application filed by jailed human rights activist Sarah Bireete. Through her lawyers led by Anthony Asiimwe, the Vice President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Bireete applied for bail, arguing that she is a law-abiding citizen with







