Election Day in Uganda brought both relief and concern as voters turned out across the country. While the day was largely peaceful, a serious accident involving security forces in Mbale District reminded the nation of the challenges officers face while maintaining order. At least ten officers from the Uganda People’s …
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It was a night filled with fear and confusion for the people in Butambala County after Uganda’s recent general elections. What was supposed to be a peaceful wait for results turned into tragedy for the campaign team of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Muwanga Kivumbi. Butambala County MP hopeful Muwanga …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 Revealing in victory of the January 15, 2026 polls after declaration by Osman Ezale the Arua City Returning Officer on Friday, Eng William Tiyo Oda of Ayivu East Constituency and Fiona Onzima of Ayivu West have pledged to work together in unity …
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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 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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In Uganda, the story of Lawrence Ampe, a former officer in the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), has become a dramatic example of the tension between government authority and individual freedom of expression. Ampe, who was dismissed from his position for criticizing the government on social media, is now being warned …
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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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As Uganda gears up for its highly anticipated general elections on January 15, 2026, a fierce battle is brewing over digital communication platforms. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a strong warning against the use of BitChat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app, urging Ugandans to avoid it if they intend …
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In a heart-wrenching crime that has left the nation in shock, Halima Nampeera, a successful and wealthy businesswoman, was found dead in her boyfriend’s room under mysterious circumstances. The police are yet to identify the perpetrator, but all evidence points to her young lover, who has since gone into hiding. …
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Lily Phillips, a 24-year-old British OnlyFans creator, has made headlines once again, but this time, it’s not for her controversial stunts but for something deeply personal. The woman who once shocked the world by sleeping with 1,113 men in just 12 hours has recently undergone a profound transformation, reconnecting with …
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