Uganda's top general just told the main opposition figure to turn himself in or else. The army commander, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, used social media to order Bobi Wine, whom he called Kabobi, to surrender to the police. Kainerugaba stated the National Unity Platform leader would be considered an outlaw and handled by security forces if he refused. He added that President Yoweri Museveni was not responsible for these comments.
Bobi Wine fired back with his own posts, accusing the commander of sending troops to raid his home in Magere. He claimed soldiers cut power, messed with security cameras, and used helicopters. Bobi Wine insisted he escaped the raid and remains in hiding, adding that his wife and family are stuck under house arrest. He...
Vocal parliament veterans just got voted off. Medard Lubega Ssegona of Busiro East and Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda of Kira Municipality lost their seats after roughly fifteen years each. Both opposition figures accepted defeat despite their long legislative influence.
Ssegona, running as an independent after a NUP fallout, was defeated by Emmanuel Magoola. Magoola gained backing from NUP-aligned supporters despite not holding the party ticket. In Kira Municipality, Ssemujju conceded to NUP candidate George Musisi, a lawyer.
Each departing lawmaker gave gracious concession statements. Ssegona thanked constituents for three terms, offering advice to his successor. Ssemujju acknowledged the voters' judgment, pledging to continue advocacy...
The top judge just hung up his robes after a decades-long legal grind. Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has retired, concluding a career spanning over forty years. His tenure focused on a major Judiciary Transformation Agenda, pushing digitization and tackling case backlogs to modernize the courts.
Owiny-Dollo's path took him from humble beginnings in northern Uganda to mediating rebel negotiations and helping draft the national constitution. He served as a legislator for Agago County and a government minister before ascending the judicial ranks. His rulings on presidential petitions and military court jurisdictions drew significant public attention.
The outgoing justice earned law degrees from Makerere University and...
International observers are side-eyeing Uganda's recent election pretty hard. The African Union mission, led by former Nigerian leader Goodluck Jonathan, flagged major issues like intimidation and arrests targeting opposition figures. They cited reports of security forces using excessive force to break up rallies, leading to casualties.
The mission also criticized the shutdown of internet access and the suspension of civil society groups' rights before polling. They highlighted how the main opposition candidate faced blocked venues and media restrictions. A directive ordering voters to leave immediately after casting ballots raised suspicions about transparency.
Observers noted a constrained environment for civic groups and...
Another election, another lawsuit headed for Uganda's top court. Opposition figure Robert Kasibante has formally contested the presidential results, naming Yoweri Museveni, the Electoral Commission, and the Attorney General as respondents. The petition challenges the conduct and outcome of the poll, where Museveni secured a large majority of counted votes.
The Supreme Court requires official responses within a short window. This legal challenge follows a familiar pattern, as Museveni has faced multiple similar petitions after past elections, all dismissed. Kasibante's specific grievances are not fully detailed yet, though opposition groups have alleged intimidation and voting irregularities.
Authorities maintain the election was...
A longtime opposition turf just got completely bulldozed by the ruling party. The National Resistance Movement swept every parliamentary seat in Uganda's Rukungiri District, a place famous for its opposition leanings. No independent or rival party candidate managed to secure a win across the constituency.
Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi secured the Rujumbura County seat. Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabuguma took Rubabo County, defeating the incumbent. In Rukungiri Municipality, former Security Minister Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde claimed victory.
Mary Paula Turyahikayo won the district's Woman Member of Parliament race. The results represent a significant shift in a region historically linked to opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who remains...
A parliamentary candidate claims the army staged a takeover to steal an election. Jet Mwebaze alleges Uganda's military violently rigged the Mawogola North poll, acting on behalf of the president's relatives. He says soldiers intimidated voters, chased away his agents, and openly stuffed ballot boxes.
Mwebaze names President Museveni's stepbrothers, Godfrey Aine Kaguta, Shedrick Nzeire, and Michael Nuwagira, as orchestrators. He also accuses Electoral Commission officials of complicity, stating ballot papers were sold on the black market in Sembabule District. The candidate spent election day securing the release of arrested supporters.
He describes the events as the collapse of electoral credibility despite strong grassroots support...
A Ugandan striker is packing his bags for a new club in North Africa. Steven Desse Mukwala completed a transfer to Libyan side Al-Nasser SC, signing a two-year deal. The move follows his departure from Tanzanian club Simba SC, where playing time became limited.
Mukwala brings experience from stints with several Ugandan clubs like Vipers SC and KCCA FC, plus a productive period in Ghana with Asante Kotoko. He is also a regular fixture for the Uganda Cranes national team. Al-Nasser hopes his pace and versatility will strengthen their attack.
In other transfer news, forward John Paul Dembe moved to Czech club Sigma Olomouc from Swedish side BK Hacken. Midfielder Titus Ssematimba joined Nairobi United in Kenya, reuniting with former...
A president with decades in power gets a warm handshake from his neighboring counterpart. Rwanda's Paul Kagame congratulated Uganda's Yoweri Museveni on his recent electoral victory, pledging continued cooperation. The message followed Museveni securing an overwhelming majority vote, extending his lengthy political reign.
Other regional leaders echoed similar diplomatic sentiments. Kenya's William Ruto acknowledged the poll's peaceful conduct and Museveni's win. The African Union Commission chair also commended the election organization and the expressed will of Ugandan voters.
Kagame's social media post emphasized strong bilateral relations and a productive partnership between the nations. This exchange highlights ongoing efforts to...
