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
How Museveni will Be Sworn In for Seventh Term
Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni will on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, be sworn in for a seventh term as President of Uganda, extending his decades-long rule. The swearing-in ceremony will be presided over by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at Kololo Independence Grounds. “I, Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni, swear in the name of the
Bobi Wine:’I am not going to negotiate my freedom’
Former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has firmly declared that he will not negotiate for his freedom following his recent departure from Uganda, insisting that his rights must be guaranteed unconditionally. Kyagulanyi left Uganda two weeks ago after reportedly spending nearly two months in hiding
Mystery as two police officers from Bobi Wine’s campaign team Remain in Detention
Two members of the campaign security team of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, remain in detention, sparking fresh concerns from their families over their continued incarceration. The officers—identified as Sizomu Sula and Joshua Kigyenyi—are still being held despite several of their colleagues, who were
Security Forces Withdraw from Bobi Wine’s Home After Two-Month Standoff
Security agencies, including the police and army, have withdrawn from the residence of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, ending a two-month security siege at his home in Magere. The development comes just weeks after Kyagulanyi left Uganda for the United States, where he is
Bobi Wine Leaves Country After Weeks in Hiding
Police have said former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has exited the country after spending weeks in hiding, Daily Star has learned. The development follows a military raid on his home in Magere in January, shortly after he lost the presidential election to incumbent President
Police Officers Attached to Bobi Wine’s Security Team Arrested
Police officers who were attached to the security team of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, during the recently concluded presidential elections have been arrested, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by David Waswa, the head of the police Counter-Terrorism Division, while appearing
Bobi Wine Is Not a Fugitive – Minister Baryomunsi
The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has said there is no justification for National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, to remain in hiding, insisting that the government has not declared him a wanted person. “Bobi Wine remains a recognised political leader
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
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
