By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…
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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…
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…
Olivia Lutaaya Narrates Prison Ordeal, Forced Confession, and Presidential Pardon.
Ms. Olivia Lutaaya, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, has shared her harrowing experience of arrest, imprisonment, and eventual pardon after spending nearly four years in jail. Ms. Lutaaya, along with 18 other NUP supporters, was accused of treachery and unlawful possession of explosives. They were convicted by the General Court Martial…
Tragic Loss for NUP as Deputy President for Western Uganda Passes Away.
Jolly Kyomugisha, the National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Western Uganda, has sadly passed away. She died on Monday afternoon at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment for several weeks after falling into a coma. Kyomugisha was a dedicated social worker and a passionate politician. She joined NUP in July…
Uganda’s Bobi Wine recuperating after police attack – party.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been injured in the leg in a confrontation with a policeman, but his party says he is recovering in hospital. The National Unity Platform (NUP) said the pop star-turned-politician had been hit by a tear-gas canister – initially it was thought his wound was caused by a bullet.The incident…
Dr. Lina Zedriga Takes the Helm: NUP Leadership Transition Underway.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:07 EAT on Monday 4th March 2024 In a significant development within Uganda’s political landscape, Dr. Lina Zedriga has been appointed by NUP party president, @HEBobiwine, to assume leadership responsibilities as he temporarily steps out of the country. As the Deputy Party President for the Northern region, Dr. Zedriga’s…
Unraveling the Mpuuga-NUP Scandal: Peeling Back the Layers.
By Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki- Updated at 08:48 EAT on Monday 5th March 2024 The recent scandal involving Hon. Mathias Mpuuga and the National Unity Platform (NUP) has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s political landscape, leaving many to wonder what lies beneath the surface of this contentious issue. At first glance, the scandal appears to be a…
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