Kampala, Uganda – July 25, 2024 The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has issued a directive halting the planned public meetings organized by the National Unity Platform (NUP) in the districts of Bugweri, Pallisa, and Soroti, citing violations of previously agreed-upon guidelines and traffic regulations. This move has sparked significant controversy […]
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Gladys Aliyinza, a hopeful candidate for the Luuka Woman parliamentary seat, met a tragic end in the Busoga sub-region district. Her vehicle collided head-on with a sugarcane truck, resulting in her untimely death. The incident also claimed the life of her political assistant, Mr. Yusuf Biita, at the scene when […]
In a decisive stance, law enforcement officials have reiterated their commitment to block rallies and mobilization tours for Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), citing ongoing disregard for legal protocols. Police Operation Director Frank Mwesigye underscored that until the opposition complies with established laws, their activities will remain restricted. Mwesigye’s […]
In a strategic maneuver aimed at reinvigorating its organizational structure, the Democratic Party (DP) unveils an ambitious membership drive, extending a warm invitation to individuals to join its ranks ahead of crucial national delegate selections scheduled for September. Leading the charge, the Secretary-General of the DP underscores the pressing need […]
Amidst a whirlwind of debate, the Electoral Commission (EC) steps in to navigate objections surrounding proposed revisions to the constitution of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Party, signaling a pivotal moment in the party’s evolution. Recently, contention surfaced over the absence of a foundational supreme law within the party, sparking […]
In a bid to bolster preparations for the upcoming 2026 general elections, the Parliament of Uganda has recommended a substantial increase in funding for the Electoral Commission (EC), amounting to shs 765.62 billion for the first phase of election activities. This decision follows the government’s allocation of only shs 8.638 […]
In the heart of Kabale and the Greater Kigezi region, they knew him as “Mayor” and “Omushaho” – a man whose smile endured even amidst frustration, and whose belief in Dr. Kizza Besigye rivaled his faith in his medical stethoscope. Dr. Pius Ruhemurana, a distinguished gynaecologist, wasn’t just a practitioner […]
Israel’s war cabinet is set to reconvene at 2 pm local time (11:00 GMT) to discuss its course of action following Iran’s first-ever direct attack against its longstanding foe. Amid these tensions, Israeli forces carried out fresh strikes on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, resulting in five deaths […]
Mathias Mpuuga has challenged National Unity Platform (NUP) principal Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, asserting that Kyagulanyi does not have the authority to suspend him as NUP deputy president for Buganda region. Mpuuga, the Nyendo-Mukunger MP and former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, was suspended last week from his […]
Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has strongly criticized the government’s decision to block him and fellow party members from visiting their supporters held at Kitalya Prison. These individuals have been detained for over three years. Kyagulanyi claims that prison officers cited […]
Allen Weisselberg, the former CFO of the Trump Organization, has been sentenced to five months in jail for perjury charges, stemming from his false testimony in Donald Trump’s civil fraud case. Weisselberg, who faced five counts of perjury, pleaded guilty to two felony counts under a deal with prosecutors, relating […]
The National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership is intensifying pressure on State Minister for Youths and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, urging him to uphold his commitment to locate and return 18 NUP supporters who have been missing for four years. Balaam had pledged to address this issue following his recent appointment […]