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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, is currently in Washington, D.C. for a series of high-level international engagements. As of March 19, 2026, the leader of the National Unity Platform is holding meetings on Capitol Hill with political leaders, diplomats, and representatives from civil society organizations. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to …

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has expressed concern over the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) involvement in government contract awards, warning that the practice is stunting the growth of local companies and poses a risk to the country’s economic development. Addressing journalists at the PFF headquarters on Katonga Road in Kampala, the party’s Deputy President, Dr Lulume Bayiga, criticised …

Two Ugandan police officers are facing possible disciplinary action following an internal investigation into allegations that they extorted 3 million Ugandan shillings (approximately $795) from a European consultant in 2025. The officers, Assistant Superintendents Namutebi Madrine and Turyahikayo Alex, are accused of falsely charging the consultant under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act in order to coerce payment. The alleged extortion is believed …

Uganda’s Constitutional Court has nullified the controversial Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022, in a landmark decision that is already reshaping the country’s legal and political landscape.The law, introduced by Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko and passed by Parliament in September 2022, had become one of the most debated legal instruments governing digital expression in Uganda. Its annulment raises critical questions …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, reportedly left Uganda and entered a neighbouring East African country about a week ago, according to officials familiar with the situation. Sources indicate that Kyagulanyi quietly departed the country following several days of heightened political tension. One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that authorities had received information suggesting …

Toronto, Canada — Ugandan political activist William Ntege, widely known by his moniker Kyuma Kya Yesu (meaning Jesus’ Iron), is set to receive recognition from the Toronto Police Service Board for his contributions to community engagement and public service. According to an official invitation, Board Chair Shelley Carroll, together with members of the Toronto Police Service Board and Myron Demkiw, …

Toronto, Canada — Christian leaders from across the world are expected to gather in Canada later this month for the Exceptional Leadership Conference, a three-day event aimed at empowering believers to discover and fulfill their God-given purpose. The conference, hosted by Edith Kazibwe, will take place from March 27 to March 29, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. EST, at 1450 …

The Republic of Uganda has taken an important diplomatic and economic step toward global engagement with the signing of its Participation Contract for Expo 2027 Belgrade in Belgrade, an international gathering expected to convene nations, innovators, and policymakers around ideas shaping the future of sustainable development, culture, and economic cooperation. The agreement formalizes Uganda’s commitment to take part in the …

By Amiri Wabusimba. On a modest veranda in Mubende District, a row of glass jars sits quietly beneath pieces of cotton cloth. Inside them, tea, sugar and a living culture are transforming into kombucha, a fermented drink that has travelled from ancient Asian traditions to modern global wellness markets. At first glance, the jars appear to represent a small entrepreneurial experiment, …

By Ronald Kasirye For decades, political resistance in Uganda has often been defined by street protests, opposition rallies, and tense confrontations between demonstrators and security forces. Images of tear gas, chanting crowds, and police trucks have long shaped public perceptions of political struggle in the country.In recent years, however, a different approach has gained prominence.Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has …