Bobi Wine arrest sparks off protests in Kampala, Masaka, Hoima
The arrest of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has sparked off sporadic protests across different cities in the country. Kyagulanyi was arrested from Luuka...
View ArticleBobi Wine arrest: Muntu, Tumukunde, Katumba suspend campaigns
At least three presidential candidates have announced the suspension of their campaigns following the arrest of two other presidential candidates; Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine of the National Unity...
View ArticleBobi Wine: One shot dead, NRM branded cars blocked in Mukono
Police have killed one person and injured another in Mukono while dispersing opposition protestors in Mukono who demonstrating against the arrest of National Unity Platform presidential candidate...
View ArticleAnother 2 presidential candidates suspend campaigns over Bobi Wine arrest
More presidential candidates have announced the suspension of their campaigns until another presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu is freed. Independent candidates, Willy Mayambala and John...
View ArticleBobi Wine protests: City Mortuary receives 19 bodies, 46 admitted
The City Mortuary at Mulago National Referral hospital in Kampala has so far received 19 bodies resulting from Wednesday’s protests. The protests erupted after the National Unity Platform presidential...
View ArticleNow Mao also suspends campaigns over Kyagulanyi detention
Democratic Party presidential candidate Nobert Mao has become the latest presidential candidate to suspend his campaigns over the arrest of National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert...
View ArticleEC comments on Bobi Wine arrest, opposition suspending campaigns
Following the arrest of National Unity Platform party presidential candidate in Luuka district on Wednesday and his continued detention, the Electoral Commission has come under criticism over its 'loud...
View ArticleFDC rules out suspending presidential campaigns
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has resolved not to pull out of presidential campaign activities despite nearly all opposition candidates suspending campaigns over the arrest and continued...
View ArticleMuseveni warns protestors over attacking NRM supporters
President Yoweri Museveni has in a coded message, strongly warned protestors that attacking the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) will bring them grave consequences. While speaking in Kotido...
View ArticleBobi Wine protests: 6 of 37 bodies remain unclaimed
Six of the 37 bodies of people killed during the city riots that erupted following the arrest of NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, remain unclaimed at the City mortuary in Mulago hospital....
View ArticleFreed Kyagulanyi warns Museveni as city protest death toll rises to 49
National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has been granted a non-cash bail by Iganga Chief Magistrate’s court after being charged with acts likely to spread...
View ArticleBobi Wine protests victims seek gov't compensation
Victims who sustained gunshot injuries during this week's city protests in Kampala are seeking compensation from the government. On Wednesday, protests broke out in many parts of Kampala and the rest...
View ArticleSudan considers total lockdown with more COVID-19 cases
Sudanese health authorities say a total lockdown is not out of the question after a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country over the past four weeks. Acting Health minister Osma Abdurrahim, who...
View ArticleBobi Wine protests: How uncoordinated troops led to death of 49
Uncoordinated troop operations and movements is what led to the death of at least 49 people and more than 100 injuries during last week's Kampala city protests. Sporadic protests erupted in various...
View ArticleKalangala hotels maintain low prices despite spike in tourists
Kalangala hoteliers have maintained low charges despite an increase in the number of local tourists flocking the island district. The growing number of tourists is attributed to the reopening and...
View ArticleCorruption: FIFA bans CAF president Ahmad for 5 years
The world football governing body, FIFA has today slapped a five-year ban on Ahmad Ahmad, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), also FIFA vice president over abuse of office and...
View ArticleCorruption: FIFA bans CAF president Ahmad for 5 years
The world football governing body, FIFA has today slapped a five-year ban on Ahmad Ahmad, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), also FIFA vice president over abuse of office and...
View Article15-year-old boy remanded over Bobi Wine protests
A fifteen-year-old boy has been remanded to Naguru remand home over allegedly participating in city protests that erupted following the arrest of National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert...
View ArticleEthiopia PM threatens military offensive, gives Tigray region 72-hour ultimatum
Ethiopia’s prime minister has issued an ultimatum to Tigrayan regional forces to surrender or face a military offensive on the state’s capital of Mekele. "Your journey of destruction is coming to an...
View ArticleGovt modifies Covid-19 test guidelines for outbound travelers
The ministry of Health has modified coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test guidelines for individuals intending to travel out of the country. According to the press statement released on Monday, all...
View Article