BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 President Yoweri Museveni has praised the president of the United States of America, Donald Trump for the enactment of sweeping travel restrictions on several countries including Uganda. The US measures that have been expanding gradually are aimed at nipping the problem of …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026 The Arua central Division Member of Parliament, Jackson Atima has called for peaceful elections ahead of the general elections beginning on January 15, 2026. Atima who is also the National Resistance Movement Party flag bearer has advised other contestants to restrain their …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU TEREGO: THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026 Eric Dramviku, Terego West parliamentary candidate and the National Resistance Movement flag bearer has cautioned the people not to take the general elections as a joke. He said this has been the weakness in previous polls and it is the reason the …
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The political drama in Uganda’s Mawogola North constituency has taken an unexpected turn. A growing legal dispute surrounding the release of academic records for Aine Godfrey Kaguta, commonly known as Sodo, has captured national attention. Sodo, who is the brother of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is running for Member of …
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BY JOSEPHINE OSANDRU MAWUA, MADI OKOLLO, UGANDA: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 In Rhino Camp, a remarkable story of resilience and determination unfolds. Refugee women, who once fled their homes due to conflict, are now leading the charge against climate change through innovative agriculuture. With support of dedicated organisations and the …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 Alfred Obitre, a bodaboda rider in Onzivu Ward has always longed for a humble, God fearing and sociable Member of Parliament whom community members could easily approach to pass on their issues and wait for honest feedback. His aspirations grew more urgent …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SUNDAY, JANUARY 04, 2026 It was a demonstration of affection, support and enthusiasm at various venues in Yabiavoko ward commonly referred to as Riki in the former Oluko sub county, as Eng William Tiyo Odaa, the National Resistance Movement candidate canvassed for votes. The extraordinary scenes …
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In the early hours of Friday, chaos erupted across three villages in the northwest of North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the notorious militia group, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), launched a deadly assault. The attack, which occurred between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm, left at least …
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A deadly fire broke out early Thursday morning during a New Year’s Eve party at a popular ski resort in southern Switzerland, resulting in several fatalities and numerous injuries. The fire occurred at around 1:30 a.m. local time on January 1, 2026, at the Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana, …
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In a tense moment at the High Court, Col. (rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, alongside his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale and Capt. Denis Oola, found themselves at the center of a legal storm as they faced treason charges. These charges are alleged to stem from a supposed plot to overthrow Uganda’s …
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