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
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,
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
Bobi Wine: My Home Is Under Siege, Three Vice Presidents Detained
Former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has revealed that he is not free and that his home remains under siege. Kyagulanyi said the situation follows the arrest and detention of Butambala County Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi, who also serves as the National Unity Platform
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,
List: NUP MPs who Made It to Twelfth Parliament
At least 50 legislators have so far secured seats in the Twelfth Parliament on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, The Daily Star has learned. The figure represents a reduction of seven Members of Parliament compared to the party’s previous strength in the House. In the last election cycle, NUP
NUP Contests Museveni’s Declaration as President-Elect
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has contested the declaration of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Yesterday, Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the winner of the 2026 presidential election. Speaking after the declaration, Benjamin Katana, the National Unity
Museveni Wins 2026 Presidential Election
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, was yesterday declared the winner of the 2026 general elections. Museveni was declared winner by Justice Simon Byabakama, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission. He defeated seven other presidential contenders, including Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine of the
Museveni Declares two Public Holidays Ahead of General Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16, 2026, as public holidays ahead of the upcoming general elections. Uganda is set to head to the polls on January 15, 2026, in accordance with the Constitution, which mandates that every five years the President and Members of Parliament renew their
