Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija has been sworn in today as the new Chief Justice of Uganda. This marks the start of his role as the country’s top judicial officer. President Yoweri Museveni appointed Justice Zeija on January 22, 2026. The appointment came after Parliament’s Appointments Committee vetted him and gave approval. The vetting happened quickly … Read more
Fresh alarm has been raised over the safety of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)’s family following reports of a nighttime raid by armed soldiers on his Magere residence in Wakiso District, Uganda. A video circulating widely on social media, shared by family members on January 23, 2026, captures a visibly distressed … Read more
Ugandan authorities have detained Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the Butambala County MP and National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Buganda, in connection with alleged election-related violence in the district, amid ongoing disputes over deadly clashes that claimed seven lives. The Uganda Police Force confirmed the arrest in a statement issued Thursday morning, stating that Kivumbi … Read more
The Ugandan music industry is reeling from the sudden and tragic loss of emerging rapper Rap Gie, best known for his breakout hit Namudiguli, who has reportedly passed away today, January 22, 2026. News of the artist’s death spread rapidly across social media and entertainment circles this morning, triggering an immediate outpouring of grief, tributes, … Read more
Fresh concern has mounted over the health of veteran Ugandan opposition leader and retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye after reports emerged that he was urgently transferred from Luzira Prison to a medical facility overnight. The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) announced early Tuesday morning, January 21, 2026, that Besigye’s condition had deteriorated sharply, prompting his … Read more
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a stern warning to the public against using virtual private networks (VPNs) or other tools to circumvent the ongoing temporary restrictions on social media platforms and over-the-top (OTT) messaging applications, following the partial restoration of public internet access on January 18, 2026. UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo delivered … Read more
Ugandan authorities lifted the nationwide suspension of public internet access on the evening of January 17, 2026, ending a blackout that lasted close to four days. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) imposed the restrictions starting at 6:00 PM on January 13, 2026, just two days before the January 15 general elections. The regulator cited the … Read more
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially declared incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner of the January 15, 2026, general election, securing a seventh term in office after garnering 7,946,772 votes, equivalent to 71.65% of the total valid votes cast. The final results were announced by EC Chairperson Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama at the … Read more
As Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) unveiled its fifth round of provisional results on January 16, 2026, President Yoweri Museveni held a substantial lead in the presidential election, amassing 6,851,406 votes (73.72% of valid ballots tallied). Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) followed with 2,105,921 votes (22.66%), while dismissing the figures as fraudulent amid escalating post-election … Read more
Rising Ugandan sensation Joshua Baraka has secured a major international spotlight after landing a nomination for the 2026 MOBO Awards in the highly competitive Best African Music Act category. The announcement, made on January 15, 2026, celebrates the “Wrong Places” hitmaker’s breakout year, with his soulful Afro-fusion sound and global appeal earning him a spot … Read more
