Opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) principal, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has issued a directive to Ugandans to download the offline messaging application, Bitchat, in anticipation of a potential government-imposed internet shutdown. In a statement circulated on his social media platforms, Bobi Wine framed the call as a preemptive measure against a recurring pattern. “As …

In a powerful and emotional statement on Monday, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, accused President Yoweri Museveni of weaponizing Uganda’s judiciary to crush political dissent and cling to power. Byanyima’s condemnation followed a Kampala court’s decision to deny bail to Dr. Besigye for a fourth time since his arrest over a …

 The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Sarah Bireete, the prominent civil society leader and Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG). Bireete is currently detained at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Kampala and is expected to be arraigned in court shortly, according to official statements. While police authorities have not yet detailed the specific …

In a compelling video interview, the highly respected Ugandan cleric Rev. Eddie Jjumba, Senior Pastor of Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church in Markham, Ontario, Canada, has issued a strong call to end political violence and human rights violations in Uganda ahead of the upcoming elections. Rev. Jjumba sat down with journalist Male Deogratius, popularly known as Tintah, for an in-depth conversation …

A government critic was arrested and taken to the Central Police Station (CPS) on Tuesday. The individual, known on social media as Comrade Makana Kennedy, was reportedly detained while demanding public access to the High Court. The arrest occurred as veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was being brought to court for a hearing on his long-pending bail application, which …

The Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs has officially confirmed the arrest of a Catholic priest, stating he is under investigation for actions against the state. In a press statement dated 14 December 2025, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Department of Defence Public Information announced that Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira of the Masaka Diocese is in lawful custody. …

The Catholic community and the wider public are amplifying calls for the immediate release of Fr. Ssekabira Deus Dadit, a priest of the Diocese of Masaka who was forcibly taken by armed men earlier this month. In a late-night statement issued from Our Lady of Sorrows Cathedral in Kitovu, the Bishop of Masaka, Rt. Rev. Severus Jumba, expressed profound distress over the kidnapping, …

Fear and anxiety have spread through Masaka City and the local Catholic community following the disappearance of Rev. Fr. Deus Ssekabira, deputy parish priest of Bumanji Parish in Kalangala District. Fr. Ssekabira was reportedly abducted about two weeks ago by unidentified individuals at Katwe Trading Centre in Kimaanya Kabonera Division, Masaka City. According to eyewitness accounts, the armed group arrived …

  Kampala, Uganda – The fourth edition of the prestigious Royal Gospel Music Awards (RGMA) culminated in a spectacular celebration of gospel talent, with DJ Giovani emerging as one of the night’s biggest winners. The celebrated disc jockey and artist secured a remarkable hat-trick of awards at the ceremony held at the Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala on Friday, December …

In a vibrant fusion of Afro-soul and heartfelt lyricism, Ugandan-Canadian artists Dre Cali and Revboy have returned with their latest collaborative single, “Don’t You Worry.” Released on November 22, 2025, the track is a warm, reassuring love letter set to an infectious beat, solidifying their unique sound and their mission to connect cultures through music. Produced by the talented DNY …