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 »

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 »

Uganda: Museveni to Inspect Biometric Voting As Low Turnout Marks Entebbe Local Government Polls

President Museveni is expected to visit a polling station at Children's Park in Division A, Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District, to assess the ongoing local government elections. Read more »

Uganda: Internet Has Been Restored in Uganda - Now What for Businesses ?

When internet access was shut down during the election period, the impact on Uganda's business environment was uneven but deeply revealing. Some enterprises continued operating… Read more »

Uganda: Government Has Implemented 99% of Court-Recommended Electoral Reforms - Justice Ministry

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for all Ugandans, revealing that the government has implemented 99 percent of… Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Raises Fresh Alarm Over Besigye's Health

Winnie Byanyima, the spouse of opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, has raised fresh concerns over his health, alleging that prison authorities are deliberately denying him adequate… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Alleges Continued Threats, Arrests of Supporters After Election

The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has alleged continued threats against his life, a sustained military presence around… Read more »

Uganda: Police Face Budget Cuts, Raise Concerns Over Operations

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has raised alarms over proposed budget cuts that threaten critical operations, warning that reductions in the non-wage component--set to decrease by… Read more »

Uganda: Airtel Fully Restores Internet Services

Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda have announced fully restoring their internet services across the country. Read more »

Uganda: Social Media to Be Fully Restored Today, Says Gen Muhoozi

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said government will fully restore access to social media today, Monday, January 26, following weeks of restrictions… Read more »