KAMPALA, Uganda – Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has issued a furious condemnation after a photograph emerged showing a blindfolded Erias Lukwago—the outgoing Lord Mayor of Kampala, former Member of Parliament, and senior advocate—in what appears to be military custody. The image was reportedly released by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni and Chief …

KAMPALA, Uganda – The abduction of Erias Lukwago, acting president of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) and defense lawyer for opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has triggered not only outrage but a pointed legal dissection of the constitutional violations at play. Legal scholars and human rights advocates are now stating clearly: the intimidation, harassment, and obstruction of a lawyer in …

KAMPALA, Uganda – The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has drawn a line in the sand. In a rare and defiant move against the security establishment, the ULS has issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Erias Lukwago, the acting president of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) and a key member of veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza …

The wife of Kampala Lord Mayor and prominent lawyer Erias Lukwago, Nalongo Zawedde Lubwama Lukwago, has broken her silence to provide a firsthand account of the dramatic events that led to her husband’s violent seizure by armed men on Monday morning. Speaking from the family home, which remains under a heavy security cordon, Nalongo Zawedde described a pre-dawn operation that …

In a chilling repeat of events witnessed just months ago, the legal fraternity in Uganda is once again under siege. Reports emerging this morning confirm that yet another lawyer representing veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has been violently abducted and detained. The victim, identified as a legal team member associated with Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, was taken simply …

It is a sorrow that cuts deeper than the loss itself—to spend half a decade chasing a ghost, only to join the silence without ever hearing the truth. Mrs. Sarah Nantumbwe Ddamulira, wife of John Ddamulira, a known supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), passed away this morning. Her death closes a painful chapter of waiting, uncertainty, and unanswered …

Uganda’s political landscape has once again been thrust into controversy following the deployment of military and police forces around the residence of People’s Front for Freedom – PFF National Chairman, Counsel Erias Lukwago. According to reports, Chairman Lukwago was scheduled to address the nation during a morning appearance on Sanyuka TV. He was also reportedly preparing to legally serve court …

By Alexander Luyima Uganda is once again confronting a question that many citizens have been asking quietly for years and now increasingly ask out loud: Who is really in charge of the country, the Constitution or those who wield power? The reported arrest and disappearance of senior lawyer and opposition figure Erias Lukwago has reignited concerns about the state of …

MUBENDE, Uganda — The 2026 Masaza Cup officially kicked off in Mubende District with defending champions Buweekula taking on Kyaddondo in a highly anticipated opening fixture. The ceremony was presided over by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, who represented the Buganda Kingdom at one of its most celebrated annual sporting events. Notably absent, however, was the Kabaka …

Kampala, Uganda — Across Africa, marriage has traditionally been viewed as more than a union between two individuals. It has been a covenant between families, a cultural institution, and, in many religious traditions, a sacred commitment guided by shared values, responsibilities, and community expectations. Yet in recent years, a new trend has increasingly dominated conversations from Kampala to Nairobi, Lagos …

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Post Views: 30 BY AMB. FRANKLIN R. KATUNGWEIN BRUSSELS—- Moving Towards Middle-Income StatusBrussels, 12 June 2026IntroductionUganda’s FY 2026/2027 National Budget of approximately UGX 84.3trillion seeks to accelerate wealth creation, economic transformation,and sustainable growth as Uganda advances towards middle-incomestatus.Economic GrowthStrong growth is expected through commercial agriculture,industrialization, expanding services, digital transformation, and theanticipated commencement of oil production.Commercial AgricultureGovernment continues to support …

After three years away from the prestigious Buganda Masaza Cup, Ssenyondo Robert has returned with renewed determination, hoping to write another memorable chapter in his football journey with Kyadondo Ssaza. The experienced midfielder last featured in the competition in 2023, a season that ended on a high note for Busiro Ssaza as they lifted their historic first Masaza Cup title …

The latest nation to adopt an anti-gay law is Niger in West Africa.In adopting an anti-gay law on June 11, 2026, the West African nation of Niger strengthened a wave of anti-homosexuality legislation and proposed legislation in Africa that has reversed, at least temporarily, the slow decrease in the number of nations with anti-gay laws.Previously, its neighbors Burkina Faso and Mali criminalized homosexuality …

The latest nation to adopt an anti-gay law is Niger in West Africa. In adopting an anti-gay law on June 11, 2026, the West African nation of Niger strengthened a wave of anti-homosexuality legislation and proposed legislation in Africa that has reversed, at least temporarily, the slow decrease in the number of nations with anti-gay laws. Previously, its neighbors Burkina Faso and Mali …