High Court Dismisses UPC’s Akena Petition to Rejoin 2026 Presidential Race

High Court Dismisses UPCs Akena Petition to Rejoin 2026 Presidential

By Kabuye Ronald The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena challenging the Electoral Commission’s decision to block him from contesting in the 2026 presidential elections under the UPC banner. Akena, alongside fellow aspirant Adim Dennis Enapu, was disqualified during the nomination process after the Commission ruled that neither candidate …

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Besigye’s Lawyers Clash with judge

Besigyes Lawyers Clash with judge

KAMPALA– Lawyers representing Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye have challenged the High court judge Emmanuel Baguma to cite out any clause in Ugandan laws that bars a suspect from addressing his or her concerns orally before a competent court of law. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Col (Rtd) Kiiza Besigye in court during their appearance on court mid this year. (Courtesy photo) …

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UNVEILED : Here is the Biography of Senga Kulanama

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Biography of Senga Kulanama Full Name: Nabakooza Nezia Date of Birth: 25th December 1980 Nationality: Ugandan Professions: Musician, Traditional Healer, Cultural Educator Early Life and Background Nabakooza Nezia, widely known as Senga Kulanama, was born on 25th December 1980 in Uganda. From an early age, she developed a deep appreciation for Buganda’s cultural traditions, which would later shape her identity …

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Over 200 NRM MPs Who Lost In Party Primaries Form Bloc, Vow To Contest As Independents

Over 200 NRM MPs Who Lost In Party Primaries Form

More than 210 Members of Parliament from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) who lost in the party’s recent primaries have announced plans to contest as independent candidates, defying calls by the party secretariat to abandon their bids. The legislators, who addressed a press briefing on September 19, 2025, accused the NRM of conducting sham primaries riddled with vote rigging, …

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UN anti-AIDS leader tells off Ugandan homophobes trolling her son online

Winnie Byanyima with here son, Anselm Besigye. (Photo courtesy of Winnie Byanyima via X/Twitter)

Winnie Byanyima tells ‘weak trolls and bots’: ‘Stay out of our family affairs.’ Winnie Byanyima with her son, Anselm Besigye. (Photo courtesy of Winnie Byanyima via X/Twitter)   Online homophobes have launched a hate campaign against the son of Winnie Byanyima, the Ugandan leader of the United Nations anti-AIDS agency, debating his sexuality and gender on social media platforms. Byanyima, …

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