Court Battle Looms Over New UPDF Law
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has resolved to challenge the recently enacted Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act, 2025 in the Constitutional Court, citing constitutional concerns over the trial of civilians in military courts. This comes after President Yoweri Museveni on Monday assented to the controversial bill passed by Parliament
President Museveni Assents to Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Daily Star can reliably report. Last month, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire
Joel Ssenyonyi Defeats Allan Ssewanyana, Re-Elected NUP Spokesperson
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has been re-elected as the National Unity Platform (NUP) spokesperson, defeating fellow party member Allan Ssewanyana during a delegates’ conference held today at the party’s training institute in Kamwokya. Ssenyonyi, who has served as NUP’s spokesperson for six years, retained the
Ssenyonyi Raises alarm as Ugandans Bear Brunt of Hefty EPS Penalties
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has raised concerns about the recently intensified implementation of the automated Electronic Penalty System (EPS), which is currently being enforced across the country. Last month, the government began enforcing the EPS more rigorously. The system issues automated fines for a variety
UPDF Bill: Museveni briefs NRM MPs as Opposition Readies for Showdown
Tensions are rising among opposition political parties as Parliament prepares to vote on the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. The vote comes amid a high-stakes political moment, with President Yoweri Museveni meeting National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament in a closed-door briefing to rally support
Eddie Mutwe Resurfaces in Court After Vanishing for Days
Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has appeared before court in Masaka. Mutwe was reportedly brought to court after having allegedly been abducted last week. According to reports, he had been
Ssenyonyi Accuses Joyce Bagala, Lumu of Impersonation for a Kenyan trip
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi in Parliament has accused five Members of Parliament of impersonating him in order to attend a conference in Kenya. The MPs in question are Joyce Bagala, Kakembo Mbwatekamwa, Juliet Kakande, Lumu Richard, and Najjuma Sarah. According to LoP Joel Ssenyonyi, the legislators
Tension as Bobi Wine’s Chief Bodyguard Eddie Mutwe goes missing
Edward Ssebufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe and the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) principal Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, has been abducted. The revelation was made by Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament. According to Ssenyonyi, Eddie Mutwe was abducted in Mukono by
How the Shs 100 million payout to MPs was initiated
Earlier this week, several Members of Parliament reportedly received Shs 100 million each as a gift from President Yoweri Museveni. The revelation was made by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. According to Ssenyonyi, the money was offered as a token of appreciation for the MPs’ role
MPs Receive Shs 100 million for Passing Coffee Bill
Several Members of Parliament have reportedly received Shs 100 million each as a gift from President Yoweri Museveni, The Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. According to Ssenyonyi, the money was given as a token of appreciation for
