Museveni Urges NRM Leaders to Update Voter Registers Ahead of 2026 Elections

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi. January 07, 2025. The National Electoral Commission has unveiled its electoral roadmap for the 2026 General Elections, which will include Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government elections. The first step in this process involves verifying and updating voter registers across the country. In a message shared on his X account, President Yoweri…

Bobi Wine Responds to Gen. Muhoozi’s Threats and Accusations.

On January 6, 2024, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, addressed the media in Kampala following recent threats made against him by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. The tension between Bobi Wine and General Muhoozi escalated after Kainerugaba posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that…

Five Missing Kenyan Youths Freed Amid Uproar Over Abductions.

Five young Kenyan men, including a well-known cartoonist, who had gone missing just before the Christmas holidays, have been found alive, according to family members and rights groups. The case of their disappearance sparked widespread outrage across the nation, further fueling concerns over a troubling trend of enforced disappearances in Kenya. The five men were…

The End of the Trudeau Era, A Resignation After Years of Pressure.

For months, Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, faced increasing pressure from both the public and members of his own Liberal Party to step down. Despite his vow to stay on as leader, even as voter frustrations grew and political rivals surged in the polls, Trudeau could no longer withstand the mounting calls for his resignation….

Uganda Law Council Grants Martha Karua Practising Certificate

Updated by, Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 19:46. Monday, 06 January, 2025. The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special practising certificate, allowing her to represent veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are currently on remand facing charges related to illegal firearms, among…

Reshuffled Permanent Secretaries Assigned New Tasks.

The Ugandan government has announced a reshuffle of permanent secretaries, with new appointees set to face fresh challenges in their respective positions. The changes were confirmed by Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, in a statement made yesterday. However, Nakyobe did not provide specific reasons behind the reshuffle….

Chinese Nationals Arrested with Gold Bars and $800,000 Cash in DR Congo.

Three Chinese nationals were arrested in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after being caught with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash, according to local officials. The arrest occurred in South Kivu province, an area known for its rich mineral deposits, including gold, diamonds, and key minerals used in…