Uganda news

A few days ago, President Museveni secured another 5-year term in office. As always, leaders from across the continent send in their good wish messages. This time however, a congratulatory message by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni posted on State House Kenya’s Facebook page was on Sunday flagged down for allegedly containing false information. The ...

Security officials have said that their siege at the home of NUP’s presidential candidate Bobi Wine will continue for an unspecified period of time. Ever since Election Day on January 14, the army and police surrounded Kyagulanyi’s home in Magere, Wakiso, and the NUP offices in Kamwokya. This move has since blocked a number of people from accessing the offices ...

A few days ago, Ugandans got shocked when the government shut down the Internet. Through out the election day and weekend, Ugandans lived through four tough days with nearly no one appearing online. Social media spheres remained empty, with only those in the diaspora asking questions. Today however, the internet has been restored to the joy of millions who had ...

In the just concluded presidential elections in Uganda, Bobi Wine says his life is in danger. This follows Thursday’s election which saw Yoweri Museveni secure a sixth term in office. The popstar-turned-politician told the BBC that he rejected the results “with the contempt they deserve”. Bobi alleges that the election had multiple irregularities. His opponent Mr Museveni however called it ...

Thousands of Ugandans have and are still  fleeing Kampala City  for whatever reasons they have. What seems to be a major reason however is the fear of the unknown. With the deployment of thousands of soldiers and military vehicles allover the city, one can only get scared. Some however, are heading to their polling destinations which are outside Kampala to ...