Police detained Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana during Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu's presidential nomination ceremony Wednesday at Electoral Commission grounds in Lubowa. Authorities arrested the legislator alongside journalists accused of unauthorized checkpoint crossings during the commotion. Security forces transported the detainees to Kajjansi police station via mobile van. Witnesses reported Ssewanyana approached from Kampala side rather than joining Kyagulanyi's official convoy.
Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama officially nominated Kyagulanyi for Uganda's 2026 presidential contest against incumbent Yoweri Museveni. The National Unity Platform candidate submitted required documentation after initial...
Police detained 79 individuals during Uganda's presidential nomination proceedings on September 23 and 24, 2025, at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Lubowa, Kajjansi Town Council. Authorities arrested 44 suspects at President Museveni's Kololo gathering for theft-related offenses on the first day of the event. Security forces detained 35 people the following day for violating guidelines, with Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana among those later released on bond. Officials impounded two vehicles and 40 motorcycles while arresting National Unity Platform supporters for dangerous driving and assault before confirming eight candidates for the 2026 presidential race.
DFCU Bank established its newest location in Fort Portal Tourism City along Babiiha Road, marking the financial institution's 55th branch nationwide. The facility will deliver banking services to residents throughout the Tooro Sub-region districts such as Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kamwenge, Bunyangabu, and Kasese. Executive Director Kate Kiiza stated that this expansion supports the bank's six-decade commitment to Uganda's economic transformation. The branch targets agricultural enterprises, tourism businesses, and small to medium-sized enterprises across Western Uganda.
Local officials welcomed the investment as Fort Portal continues to develop as an economic center. The bank combines traditional branch services with digital banking...
Airtel Africa Foundation revealed Tuesday its ambitious plan to transform 10 million lives across the continent by 2030. The telecommunications company's charitable division operates through a comprehensive four-pillar approach targeting financial empowerment, education, environmental protection, and digital inclusion. This initiative spans all 14 countries where Airtel Africa maintains business operations.
The foundation employs its FEED framework to deliver measurable results through strategic partnerships. UNICEF collaboration has already connected over 1,800 educational institutions while reaching more than one million students. The program has trained approximately 17,000 teachers in digital education methods across African...
Kenyan President William Ruto addressed world leaders Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly. He condemned Africa's absence from Security Council permanent membership as unacceptable and unjust. Ruto demanded reforms granting Africa two permanent seats with veto powers plus two additional nonpermanent positions. The president argued that 54 African nations cannot be ignored while claiming to represent global unity.
Ruto highlighted Kenya's leadership of the Haiti security mission as both achievement and warning about inadequate international support. Despite operating with limited funding and personnel below 40 percent capacity, the mission restored government institutions and reduced gang violence. He questioned what greater...
Alliance for National Transformation presidential candidate Mugisha Muntu received Electoral Commission nomination for Uganda's 2026 general elections. The retired major general called upon governing authorities to exercise fair treatment toward political opposition members. Muntu emphasized that political power remains temporary and urged leaders to consider future role reversals.
The former army commander highlighted systematic persecution through arbitrary arrests and extended detentions of opposition figures. Muntu referenced Forum for Democratic Change leader Kizza Besigye's prolonged incarceration beyond mandatory bail periods as evidence of selective justice. He stressed that Uganda requires institutions stronger than individual...
Portuguese contractor Mota-Engil finished upgrading Uganda's Lira-Kamdini highway with World Bank financial support. The 66-kilometer stretch forms part of a larger 340-kilometer transportation network connecting northern regions. State Minister Musa Ecweru conducted an inspection tour Tuesday, confirming the project's completion. Travel duration between major towns dropped from two hours to 45 minutes.
The upgraded highway eliminates previous transportation challenges such as dust clouds, damaged surfaces, and seasonal flooding. Farmers, traders, students, and medical personnel benefit from improved mobility across Lira, Oyam, and Kamdini districts. Regional commerce flows more efficiently through this corridor linking Uganda to South...
Buganda officials joined government representatives Wednesday to formalize community development agreements. The kingdom partnered with East African Crude Oil Pipeline developers and energy officials at Bulange headquarters. Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga welcomed Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa and EACOP Managing Director Guillaume Dulout for the ceremony. This collaboration establishes support for Masaka's forest conservation initiative and stadium construction project.
Minister Nankabirwa emphasized that petroleum sector investments extend beyond traditional infrastructure development. Uganda discovered oil reserves in 2006 and targets initial production by 2025 through multiple extraction projects. The five billion dollar pipeline...
Uganda opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu received Electoral Commission nomination Wednesday for the 2026 presidential race. The National Unity Platform candidate describes the upcoming campaign as warfare imposed by oppressors. Kyagulanyi warns supporters of impending danger while traversing the country seeking votes. He emphasizes carrying historical responsibility for millions of Ugandans.
The 2021 election marked Uganda's most violent campaign period according to observers. Security forces clashed with civilians, resulting in dozens of deaths during widespread demonstrations. Kyagulanyi's arrest in Luuka district triggered nationwide unrest that killed 56 people per President Museveni's count. The opposition leader...
