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President Yoweri Museveni has hit back at journalist Andrew Mwenda, accusing him of creating what he described as unnecessary controversy around national security issues and warning Ugandans to be cautious about his actions. Museveni made the remarks while responding to discussions surrounding Stephen Nuwagaba, a young man who the President said came to him after allegedly suffering torture, injuries and threats from some elements within security agencies. In a strongly worded statement, Museveni said Mwenda had shifted his attention to Nuwagaba after what he described as previous attempts to undermine other government initiatives. The President accused the journalist of turning…
Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has reportedly moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital, in what his supporters describe as a positive development in his health journey. However, despite leaving the ICU, reports indicate that the four-time presidential candidate remains in a worrying condition and is yet to fully recover. According to People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) chairperson and acting party president Michael Lulume Bayiga, Besigye’s condition has improved slightly but he still faces serious health challenges. Bayiga revealed that Besigye is currently unable to feed normally and is still receiving nutrition through…
Former Works and Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has emotionally narrated the painful moments when gunmen attacked his vehicle in 2021, revealing that the final word he heard from his daughter, Dr. Brenda Nantongo Wamala, before she was killed was “Jesus.” Testifying before the International Crimes Division of the High Court, Katumba gave a detailed account of the June 1, 2021 assassination attempt along Kisota Road in Kampala, where his daughter Brenda and driver Sgt. Haruna Kayondo lost their lives. Katumba told the court that the incident remains one of the darkest moments of his life, explaining how he…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has rejected reports that it petitioned Parliament for Shs1.5 billion to support the production and free distribution of a publication celebrating the life and leadership journey of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. PLU, whose national chairman is Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, described the reports as false and demanded an apology from those responsible for publishing the claims. The controversy follows reports that the organisation had approached Parliament seeking financial assistance for the production and distribution of more than 200,000 copies of 52 Dimensions, a publication unveiled to commemorate Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 52nd…
President Yoweri Museveni has rejected accusations that he should be held personally responsible for alleged crimes committed by some members of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies. The President said that while security forces are mandated to fight crime and maintain national security, individual officers who engage in unlawful acts should be held accountable for their own actions. Museveni made the remarks while responding to concerns surrounding allegations of torture, maiming and other abuses reportedly committed by some security personnel against individuals, including political opponents. He insisted that throughout his political career, he has never supported…
President Yoweri Museveni has responded to long-standing accusations surrounding human rights abuses, saying that torture, maiming and extra-judicial killings have never been part of his approach to dealing with political opponents. Museveni made the remarks while responding to journalist Andrew Mwenda on concerns surrounding Stephen Nuwagaba, a young man who the President said approached him after allegedly suffering torture, injuries and threats from some elements within the security services. The President said acts of torture and physical abuse were against the principles of the liberation struggles he led, arguing that such actions were morally wrong and could not help a…
President Yoweri Museveni has warned Ugandans about what he described as new schemes by veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda, accusing him of attempting to divert attention from serious issues affecting the country through his criticism of Stephen Nuwagaba. Museveni made the remarks while responding to Mwenda’s recent comments regarding Nuwagaba, a young man who the President said came to him after allegedly suffering torture, maiming and threats from some elements within security agencies. The President said Mwenda had previously attacked other government initiatives and individuals, and claimed that the journalist had now identified Nuwagaba as his latest subject of criticism. “However,…
A fresh tragedy has once again struck the Kampala–Masaka Highway after a horrific road crash in Lwera Swamp, Kalungu District, claimed the lives of 14 people and left several others nursing serious injuries. The latest accident has shocked many Ugandans and renewed concerns over the growing number of fatal crashes being recorded on one of the country’s busiest highways. The deadly crash occurred on the night of Monday, August 3, 2026, at around 11:00pm near Kamunga Trading Centre in Lwera Swamp. According to police, the collision involved a Toyota Hiace taxi registration number UA 662AQ and a Sino truck registration…
Concern is growing among members of the Tooro Kingdom following reports that Omukama Rukirabasaija Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV is currently receiving medical attention in the United States, with sources close to the royal family claiming that his health condition has become a matter of serious concern. Reports indicate that the youthful monarch has reportedly been admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), although details surrounding his condition have not been officially confirmed by the Tooro Kingdom administration or the royal household. A source said to be close to the royal circles claimed that the family initially decided…
Kenyan lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has strongly appealed to former National Resistance Army (NRA) bush war commanders and senior military officers to break their silence over the ongoing situation involving veteran Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. In a strongly worded open letter, Njiru accused the former NRA fighters of betraying their former colleague by remaining silent while Besigye faces legal challenges and health concerns. The lawyer said the former commanders shared history, struggles and sacrifices with Besigye during the 1981–1986 bush war, arguing that their past relationship gives them a responsibility to speak out. “Your silence is a betrayal,” Njiru…