Uganda politics

In a recent development, Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) vice-chairperson Salam Musumba has conveyed a compelling message to Patrick Oboi Amuriat, urging him to embrace the winds of change.   With several party members loyal to Dr Kizza Besigye decamping to Katonga after a bitter fallout, Amuriat has been left fuming after the new faction took to national consultative meetings ...

Ali Kateregga an NUP councilor from Masaka City has pleaded with President Museveni to release NUP political prisoners. These were arrested during the 2021 general elections. Kateregga made his request during the swearing in ceremony of the new state Minister of Gender(youth and children affairs), Balaam Barugahara. Speaking at State House Entebbe, Kateregga said that he’s one of the 5 ...

Political and social analyst Frank Gashumba has revealed that National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine real name Robert Kyagulanyu Ssentamu is not a politician. He said he is an entertainer who is in politics to fulfill the dreams that all entertainers especially those in Uganda have. Bobi Wine joined politics when he was still an active musician. He was ...

In a recent statement,  the National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretary general, Richard Todwong, has categorically stated that there will be no extension granted for the register update process. The decision comes amidst growing speculation and calls for an extended period to allow more individuals to participate. Todwong’s firm stance on the matter has left little room for ambiguity. The anticipated extension, ...

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon Nobert Mao is not ready to tolerate any slander comparing him to NUP president, Hon Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine. This followed an attack on Mao by Nakaseke South MP Hon Lutamaguzi. According to Lutamaguzi, the NRM has paid propagandists on social media to abuse Bobi Wine. However, they should know ...