Court dismisses Besigye application against Gen Muhoozi
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye challenging the conduct of the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in relation to his arrest and prosecution. Besigye and Obed Lutale, through a team of lawyers from 23 law firms led by Lukwago &
Gen Saleh Advises Gen Muhoozi on Besigye, Lukwago Cases
Gen Salim Saleh has advised the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on handling public concerns surrounding the cases of opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, Kampala Lord Mayor Emeritus Erias Lukwago, and others. In his remarks, Gen Saleh pointed to the role of the Minister of Justice and
Security Agencies Raid Nation Media Group Offices, Shut Down NTV and Spark TV
Security agencies, including the police and the army, have raided Nation Media Group offices in Namuwongo and at Serena Hotel, shutting down NTV and Spark TV. The raid and subsequent shutdown follow a series of warnings from the First Son, who is also the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen.
Museveni endorses Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker amid Parliament probe
President Yoweri Museveni has endorsed Thomas Tayebwa for the position of Deputy Speaker, a move that is likely to shape the leadership contest in Parliament even as the institution grapples with an ongoing corruption probe. The endorsement was confirmed by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, who said
Gun Salutes: How Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term
Amid the thunder of 21-gun salutes and tightly choreographed military precision, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term, extending his decades-long grip on Uganda’s highest office following the January elections. The ceremony unfolded with symbolism, protocol, and spectacle, underscoring both continuity and control as the
Museveni Hails Muhoozi at 52, Ties CDF’s Life to Uganda’s Liberation Journey
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has marked the 52nd birthday of Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba with a reflective tribute that places the army chief’s life firmly within the narrative of Uganda’s liberation struggle and the development of the armed forces. In his message, Museveni struck a personal tone, expressing
Clash of Titans: Mao, Among Trade Barbs as Muhoozi Steps In
The Commander of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has urged Democratic Party president Norbert Mao to step down from the increasingly heated race for the Speakership of Parliament, adding a new layer to the growing political tensions within the ruling camp. Muhoozi’s appeal comes amid a sharp and public
Museveni’s successor may already be hiding in plain sight
By Dedan Kimathi wa Kanyoro Political succession in aging de facto one-party states has always been a closely guarded contest. And as I will argue, it is likely to remain so. “De facto” because, while many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America permit multipartyism on paper, in reality other
Inside Trump, Museveni and Bobi Wine’s ‘Zoom Meeting’ Over Uganda’s Political Dispute
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly chaired a high-level virtual meeting between President-elect Yoweri Museveni and opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in an attempt to resolve Uganda’s ongoing political tensions. The alleged meeting comes two weeks after Bobi Wine reportedly
Gen. Muhoozi Launches MK Fund to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship in Fort Portal
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has kicked off the inaugural meeting of the MK Fund and its Board of Trustees in Fort Portal, unveiling a new initiative designed to empower vulnerable groups, with a focus on urban youth and innovators. Gen. Kainerugaba said the fund will complement
