Bobi Wine has rejected the provisional election results released in Uganda, arguing that the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, lacks the mandate to announce such figures. His remarks come as vote counting continues after the recent national elections. In a post on social media, Wine said the commission chairperson …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cautioned job seekers to be wary of fraudulent employment postings circulating on social media. In a statement on Thursday, the commission said fake adverts often request payments or personal details, which are not part of the official recruitment process. Click here to …

By: AFP Ugandans went to the polls on Thursday under a government-imposed internet shutdown and a heavy police and military presence, as President Yoweri Museveni sought to extend his 40-year rule. The Daily Monitor advised citizens on “election-proofing” their homes, reflecting widespread fears of unrest in a country long accustomed …

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has shed light on the roots of his fallout with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), blaming it on what he says is the party’s departure from the promises made to Kenyans. Speaking during a television interview on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, Nyoro …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the demolition of business premises associated with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was driven by political motives, linked to the governor’s rising profile and the growing influence of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). In a detailed statement shared on social media, …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has disclosed details of a recent phone conversation with Ugandan opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, as Uganda prepares to go to the polls. Speaking during a local television interview on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, Owino said he spoke to Bobi …

Chad and Jordan top the global rankings for anger, with 47% and 46% of adults respectively saying they felt angry. Armenia follows closely, reporting a rate of 43%. The list shows a clear regional pattern, with most of the countries coming from Africa and the Middle East. From Africa, Chad …

Bobi Wine is one of Africa’s most compelling modern figures—a chart-topping musician turned outspoken politician whose journey mirrors the struggles and aspirations of Uganda’s youth. Born Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu on February 12, 1982, in Kampala, Bobi Wine rose from the informal settlements of Kamwokya to become a national symbol of …

Motorists across the country will enjoy modest relief at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices for the next review period. In a statement issued in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of …

KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori has urged parents to take more responsibility for their children’s academic performance instead of resorting to protests and school lockouts when results fall short. Speaking on a local TV station, Misori criticized the growing trend of parents demonstrating over poor exam results, emphasizing that guardians …