Monday , 26 January 2026

UJA Condemns Assault on BBS Journalist Covering Kyagulanyi’s Rallies

UJA Condemns Assault on BBS Journalist Covering Kyagulanyis Rallies

Kampala– The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the acts of torture and violence meted out against BBS TV journalist Ivan Mbadhi by Uganda security personnel attached to the Joint Anti-Terrorism (JAT) unit on Monday, 5th January, while he was lawfully executing his professional duties in Kween District, Sebei Sub-region. BBS journalist Mbadi being assaulted by security …

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But Who Is Amb. Nekesa Barbra Oundo, The Beauty & The Brains Of Samia Bugwe

But Who Is Amb Nekesa Barbra Oundo The Beauty

Her photos in the National Resistance Movement catches many eyes, most especially to those who dont follow politics or current affairs. Her TikTok:-  Name is Nekesa Barbra Oundo, a Ugandan politician and diplomat who serves as Uganda’s High Commissioner to South Africa, based in Pretoria. She’s also the National Treasurer of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and has previously served as …

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NRM has Delivered Development in Buganda, Museveni tells Rubaga Voters

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, has today dismissed claims that the ruling party has neglected Buganda, saying such assertions are not true. Speaking to thousands of supporters during a campaign rally at Kitebi Primary School playgrounds in Rubaga division, President Museveni who was accompanied by the First Lady …

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PLU’S Kagabo Slapped & Thrown Out Of M7’s Rally By NRM Members

PLUS Kagabo Slapped Thrown Out Of M7s Rally By

LWENGO, Uganda — High-stakes political drama exploded into a physical brawl Sunday as a “Buganda for Museveni” campaign rally descended into a riotous scene of betrayal and public humiliation.In a shocking display of party infighting, Bukoto South legislator Twaha Kagabo was forcibly seized by a “charged” mob of National Resistance Movement supporters and physically carried away from the venue after …

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Makindye in Turmoil as Electoral Commission Disqualifies 11 Mayoral Candidates, Leaving NRM’s Omari Unopposed

Makindye in Turmoil as Electoral Commission Disqualifies 11 Mayoral Candidates

Makindye Division has been thrown into political turmoil following a controversial decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) that has sparked anger, confusion, and accusations of political bias. NRM’s Yasin Omari addressing the press after being declared. (Courtesy photo) On Monday, 5 January 2026, the Electoral Commission disqualified 11 candidates from the Makindye Division mayoral race, including National Unity Platform (NUP) …

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Minister Amongi’s Media Personnel Allegedly Kidnapped After Realising footage Of Huge Crouds

Minister Amongis Media Personnel Allegedly Kidnapped After Realising footage Of

Minister Betty Amongi’s media personnel, Solomon Odyek, aka Ajoka Alango Macroni goes Missing after many consecutive successful huge Rallies in Lira City. According to our sources, it has been alleged that he was kidnapped on Sunday night by Amongi’s opponents. Speaking to our inside informers in Amongi’s camp, they confirmed the alleged kidnapping. “He was the one spreading the big rallies with commentating …

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UMSC, MIL Forge Partnership to Boost Agro-Business in Uganda

UMSC MIL Forge Partnership to Boost Agro Business in Uganda

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) and Matugga Industries & Logistics Hub Ltd (MIL) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at transforming agriculture and livestock productivity across Uganda. The contract was signed on monday Jan 5th 2026 in the UMSC conference hall at a high-profile event attended by UMSC’s National Management Committee members and District Kadhis, following a half-day orientation …

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Katikiro Mayiga Receives Renewed National Identity Card, urge People to pick them

Katikiro Mayiga Receives Renewed National Identity Card urge People to

Mengo– The Katikiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has called upon all Ugandans who renewed their National identity cards to pick them from the recommended centers. Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga displaying his National Identity Cards.(Courtesy photo) While receiving his National identity card at his office in Mengo on Monday, from NIRA team led by Robert Steven Kasumba, Mayiga stated that …

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Kenzo bitter with Bebe Cool’s Characters

Kenzo bitter with Bebe Cools Characters

Kampala-BET Award Winner and Senior Presidential Advisor Ediriisa Musuuza aka Eddy Kenzo has expressed his dissatisfaction with fellow singer Moses Ssali aka Bebe Cool on the way he demoralizes fellow artists. Eddy Kenzo with Bebe Cool recently. (Courtesy photo) “I don’t want to waste my time with Bebe Cool, all he does is wait for a trending artist then starts …

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Uganda Prisons warns Ex warder Ampe to Remain Disciplined

Uganda Prisons warns Ex warder Ampe to Remain Disciplined

Kampala-Uganda Prisons Service has called upon ex- warder Lawrence Ampe who was dismissed from the service over Indiscipline not to go beyond his limit throughout his conduct. Ex-warder, Lawrence Ampe (Courtesy photo) “Regarding ex-warder Ampe Lawrence, he is hereby warned and reminded that he remains bound by the Code of Conduct and Ethics of the Uganda Public Service, in accordance …

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African activists resist growing repression

Veteran LGBTI rights attorney Alice Nkom remains locked in a legal dispute with Cameroonian authorities who accuse her of “financing terrorism” — a charge she vehemently denies, declaring that her principled stand is in defense of the rule of law in Cameroon.

One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region Map of LGBT rights laws in Africa. BLUE states recognize same-sex marriage. PURPLE states reorganize some foreign marriages for limited purposes. GREEN states have at least some discrimination protections for queer people. ORANGE states criminalize gay sex. LGBTQ rights journalist Rob Salerno, an editor for Erasing 76 …

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URA Tax Deadline Notice Sparks Election Jitters of Internet Disruption

URA Tax Deadline Notice Sparks Election Jitters of Internet Disruption

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) notice to file and pay monthly taxes by January 12, 2026, three days before the usual deadline (15th January) which also coincides with the highly anticipated January 15 general elections, has triggered anxiety among Ugandans. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, URA urged taxpayers to clear their Value Added Tax (VAT), PAYE, Withholding Tax …

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