January 28
Uganda: Byanyima Rubbishes Baryomunsi's Allegations of Not Being Husband's Next of Kin
Winnie Byanyima has publicly rebuked ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi, calling him a "shameful liar" over claims that she is not listed as the next of kin of her husband, opposition… Read more »
Uganda: Stop the Comedy, Return Home - Nabbanja Urges Bobi Wine
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, to stop his alleged "comedy" and return home to his family. Read more »
Uganda: Women Condemn Security Abuses As Activists Welcome Bireete's Release
Women's rights activists across Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Wanyama Wins Eastern Region Youth MP Seat
National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Judas Thadeo Wanyama has been elected Eastern Region Youth Member of Parliament following a decisive victory over five contenders in… Read more »
Uganda: New Faces As UPDF Elects MPs
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, General Sam Okiding, will headlines a team of 10 representatives - the majority of them new faces - of the army in the 12th Parliament following… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Mwine Tumwebaze Wins Western Youth MP Amid Allegations of Voter Bribery
National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Mwine Tumwebaze has been declared the winner of the Western Uganda Youth Member of Parliament seat after securing 1,557 votes. Read more »
Uganda: Only 1 in 10 Ugandan Family Businesses Survive Beyond the Founding Generation
The survival rate of Ugandan family businesses is alarmingly low, with fewer than 10 percent continuing beyond the founding generation, according to a recent study by the Economic… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine's Siblings Threaten Action Over Blocked Access to Magere Home
Siblings of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi have threatened to take action if security forces continue to block access to his residence in Magere, despite… Read more »
Uganda: Radio Host Mbonigaba Upsets NRM in Kisoro Mayoral Election
John Mbonigaba, also known as John King, a local musician and radio presenter at Voice of Muhabura FM, has been elected Mayor of Kisoro Municipality. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Sues UK Over Cancelled Migration Deal
Rwanda has initiated arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom (UK) over the cancellation of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP). Read more »
Uganda: Peter Agaba Wins Ibanda Municipality MP Seat
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Peter Agaba, has been declared the winner of the Ibanda Municipality parliamentary by-election, securing the seat after a… Read more »
Uganda: Kassanda Residents in Fear As Threatening Leaflets Are Dropped in the Area
Residents of Kigarama village in Kassanda District are living in fear following reports that unknown individuals have been distributing threatening leaflets warning of possible… Read more »
Uganda: Peaceful Voting Reported As Mityana, Mubende Elect Mayors and Councillors
Voting in the municipal elections for mayors and councillors in Mityana and Mubende Municipalities concluded peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2026, according to police authorities… Read more »
Uganda: Principal Judge Abodowarns Against Threats to Judges, Calls for Institutional Protection
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has cautioned that attacks and threats against judicial officers, particularly those handling high-profile cases, pose a… Read more »
Uganda: Masaka Court Halts Kalungu East Vote Recount After Ballot Boxes Tampered With
The Masaka Grade One Chief Magistrate's Court has halted the recount of votes for the Kalungu East parliamentary seat after discovering that five ballot boxes had been tampered… Read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Vote Recount in Buweekula South Parliamentary Race
The Mubende Magistrate's Court has ordered a vote recount for the Buweekula South Parliamentary elections following an application filed by the National Resistance Movement (NRM)… Read more »
Uganda: 40 Years of NRM - Between the 'Fundamental Change' and a Tightened Grip
Uganda this week marked exactly four decades since the National Resistance Army (NRA) marched into Kampala, promising a "fundamental change" after years of instability. Read more »
Uganda: Low Turnout, Smooth BVVK Operation in Ntungamo Municipality Elections
Ntungamo Municipality recorded generally low voter turnout during elections for the municipality chairperson and division councillors, even as the use of Biometric Voter… Read more »
Uganda: Kahindo Retains Kasese Municipality Mayoral Seat in Tight Race
Incumbent Kasese Municipality Mayor Chance Kahindo Sibyavugha has retained his seat after emerging winner in a closely watched four-candidate race, according to official results… Read more »
January 27
Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Accuses Baryomunsi of Lying About Besigye's Health
Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, has accused the government of misleading the public about her husband's health and conditions of… Read more »
Uganda: Tiktoker Arrested Over Threats to Harm Ruling Party Supporters
Security has arrested a man who threatened to harm supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the January 14 general elections. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Maintains Over 90% Immunisation Coverage As Measles, Mpox Decline - Health Ministry
Uganda's routine immunisation programme recorded strong performance in 2025, with coverage for most vaccines exceeding 90 percent, the Ministry of Health has said, even as the… Read more »
Uganda: Singer Nina Rose Criticises Ugandan Feminists Over Silence On Alleged Abuse
Renowned singer and former political aspirant Nina Kankunda, popularly known as Nina Rose, has criticised sections of Uganda's feminist movement, accusing them of selective… Read more »
Uganda: Smooth Biometric Machines Performance in Wakiso Polls Raises Questions Among Voters
The smooth operation of Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) during Tuesday's local government elections in Wakiso District has sparked debate among voters, many of whom… Read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Full Recount of Kalungu East Parliamentary Votes
The Masaka Grade One Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered a full recount of votes for the Kalungu East parliamentary seat, following an application by former minister Vincent… Read more »
