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President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni following the announcement of his re-election on 17 January 2026. In a formal message, Ruto highlighted that the results reflect the trust Ugandans place in Museveni’s leadership and the confidence enjoyed by his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. …

Internet access in Uganda has been partially restored after a nationwide blackout that lasted several days during last week’s general election, according to independent network monitoring group NetBlocks. While connectivity has improved since Sunday, large segments of the population remain offline or experience intermittent service, particularly on mobile networks, which …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has alleged that two Kenyan nationals, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were collaborating with the Ugandan Opposition to incite unrest in the country. During an interview at Mbale State Lodge on Saturday night, Museveni claimed the two were apprehended after intelligence reports linked them to activities …

A Ugandan court has denied bail to veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who has been in custody for nearly nine months facing treason charges. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The ruling comes amid concerns from rights groups and opposition figures, including Bobi Wine, over what they describe as …

Bobi Wine, the leader of Uganda’s National Unity Platform (NUP), has raised alarm over a troubling surge in abductions in Kenya, warning that the country risks following Uganda’s dangerous path towards authoritarianism and widespread human rights violations. Wine, who has long been an outspoken critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s government, …