As Uganda prepares for its highly anticipated general elections on January 15, 2026, a new government directive has sparked controversy. The Ugandan authorities have announced a sweeping ban on the live reporting of incidents such as riots, “unlawful processions,” and any forms of violent confrontations during the election period. According …

The political landscape of Uganda has recently been rocked by a fierce exchange between Mukono Municipality MP, Hon. Betty Nambooze, and Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. The feud began when Among made controversial remarks regarding Nambooze’s treatment abroad, and it quickly escalated into a war of words, with Nambooze firing …

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 …