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Viewers: 40,001 By Spy Uganda Attempts by the government to soften the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 have failed to ease parliamentary concerns, as lawmakers across the political divide pushed back against proposed amendments tabled by Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka. Appearing before Parliament’s Joint Committees on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and Defence and Internal Affairs on April 30, …

Eight Ugandan activists who protested the East African Crude Oil Pipeline have walked free after spending nearly nine months in prison. Their release should bring relief. Also, it should provoke national discomfort. They were sentenced to 11 months, but by the time judgment came, they had already served eight months and 17 days on remand. In practical terms, punishment arrived …

From the streets of Kampala to the global stage, the story of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu is one of courage, resistance, and a fight for democracy. Known as the “Ghetto President,” Bobi Wine rose from poverty to become a voice for millions of young Ugandans. But in 2017, everything changed when he entered politics—challenging long-time leader Yoweri Museveni and igniting the …

KALAKI — First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, has praised Uganda’s democratic maturity, describing it as one of the most peaceful and exemplary systems in the world. Maama Janet made the remarks while accompanying President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM Presidential Candidate for the 2026–2031 term, during his campaign rally held at Kalaki Primary School …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post | Kampala — 28 October 2025 Ugandans are increasingly disillusioned with the Electoral Commission (EC), as recent events suggest that the institution’s independence is being compromised. Allegations of bias, manipulation, and unlawful conduct have surfaced, casting doubt on the credibility of the upcoming 2026 general elections. Ongoing Court Cases Involving EC Chairperson Justice …

  By Alexander Luyima From opposition stalwart to Justice Minister, Norbert Mao’s journey reflects a deeper crisis. As he labels Robert Kyagulanyi “toxic,” we must ask: Is he fighting for Uganda’s future, or helping to cement a political inheritance for the First Son? KAMPALA – In Ugandan politics, the most dangerous lies are not the blatant falsehoods, but the seductive …

In January 2021 soon after the General Elections, few would have believed that we would have another round of elections before all hell broke loose. It was not possible to foresee Uganda in one entity and still functional as a state, going by the threats which some of the political groups were issuing. There were plans to overturn the election …