Parliament Refutes Shs 1.6B payment to Commissioners
Parliament has refuted claims by the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, that Parliamentary Commissioners received a second service award of Shs 400 million each, in addition to an earlier payout. The alleged commissioners include Solomon Silwany, Esther Afoyochan, Prossy Akampulira Mbabazi, and Mathias Mpuuga. “I have been reliably
Mpuuga, three Commissioners Secretly Receive Shs 400m each
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has alleged that Parliamentary Commissioners Solomon Silwany, Esther Afoyochan, Prossy Akampulira Mbabazi, and Mathias Mpuuga each received a second service award of Shs 400 million, in addition to an earlier payout. This comes after the controversial Shs 500 million service-to-holder
EC nominates over 45 Parliamentary Aspirants in Kampala
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that 46 parliamentary aspirants were nominated on the first day of the nomination exercise in Kampala, marking a strong start to the race for the 2026 general elections. Makindye East Constituency recorded the highest number of nominations with 11 aspirants, followed by Nakawa East
BREAKING: NUP’s Alex Waiswa Abducted by Armed Men in Kawempe
Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has reportedly been abducted by military personnel under unclear circumstances. The incident was confirmed by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, who was with Mufumbiro and other NUP members at the Kawempe Magistrates Court during
Museveni Releases Official Campaign Poster as Political Showdown with Bobi Wine Looms
As Uganda’s political atmosphere intensifies, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has unveiled his official campaign poster ahead of the 2026 General Elections. The poster was released earlier today at the NRM party headquarters, coming just weeks after Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine,
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
