Yoweri Museveni Stories

Ruto: Raila Odinga is not AUC candidate for Kenya but for East Africa
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ruto said the decision to back Odinga was the result of elaborate consultations with leaders from across the East African Community.

Museveni defends Court Martial jurisdiction amid debate on Besigye's trial 
Amina Wako  |  Dec 12, 2024

President Museveni firmly defended the practice, describing it as a deliberate and essential strategy to bolster Uganda’s security apparatus.

Hackers steal Sh2.1 billion from Uganda central bank
Reuters  |  Nov 28, 2024

The hacking group based in Southeast Asia, sent part of the stolen money to Japan, New Vision said, citing unnamed sources at the bank.

Wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he won't get justice
Reuters  |  Nov 25, 2024

Ugandan opposition and rights activists have long accused Museveni's government of using the military court to punish political opponents, a charge th...

Kenya investigating how Uganda's Kizza Besigye was 'abducted'
Reuters  |  Nov 21, 2024

Uganda's government spokesperson said on Wednesday it did not carry out abductions and that arrests abroad were done in collaboration with host countr...

Yoweri Museveni's son bows out of 2026 race, urges supporters to back father's bid
Reuters  |  Sep 21, 2024

Museveni, 80, has ruled Uganda since 1986 and has changed the constitution twice to extend his rule.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine shot in leg, his party says
Reuters  |  Sep 03, 2024

A video shared widely on social media showed NUP party officials helping Wine hobble out of the Najeem Medical Centre in the Bulindo neighbourhood.

Ugandan President Museveni endorses Raila for AUC top job, takes a jab at Djibouti's candidate in Nairobi speech
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 27, 2024

As usual, Museveni veered off-topic, entertaining the audience of regional leaders and diplomats with his long-winded stories.

Ugandan opposition members face 'terrorism' charges
DW News  |  Aug 24, 2024

Nderu criticised Kenya's track record of protecting foreigners who are seeking refuge or fleeing political persecution.

Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 17
Reuters  |  Aug 11, 2024

Four more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, bringing the total to 17, Irene Nakasita, spokesperson for Uganda Red Cross said.

Uganda charges opposition lawmakers, supporters over protest
Reuters  |  Aug 06, 2024

The arrests and last month's deportations come as both Kenya and neighbouring Uganda have been rocked by anti-government demonstrations by youth and o...

36 Ugandan party members charged with terrorism after deportation from Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 29, 2024

The court ordered that they be remanded until August 13. 

Ugandan police say 104 people were arrested in anti-corruption protests
Reuters  |  Jul 27, 2024

Rights group Amnesty International criticised the government's "heavy-handed tactics" against the protesters earlier this week.

Uganda's Bobi Wine distances opposition party from planned protests
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 22, 2024

Museveni earlier issued a stern warning against the planned protest in Kampala, stating that they were playing with fire.

Police, troops block Ugandan opposition headquarters ahead of planned anti-govt protests
Reuters  |  Jul 22, 2024

Bobi Wine said several NUP leaders had been "violently arrested" and also showed pictures of military personnel at the premises alongside parked army...

You're playing with fire! - Museveni warns Uganda anti-corruption protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2024

Anti-corruption protesters in Uganda have drawn inspiration from ongoing demonstrations in Kenya triggered by a public outcry against controversial ta...

Kenya's increased bond fees threaten fuel price relief for Ugandans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2024

The move, doubling the previous requirement, is set to exacerbate costs for consumers, undermining Uganda's efforts to reduce pump prices.

Uganda's first direct fuel import reaches Mombasa after deal with Kenya ended
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 04, 2024

Last year, Uganda ended its deal with Kenya, which imported oil on behalf of its neighbouring country. President Yoweri Museveni, in a statement dated...

AU to form presidential committee led by Museveni, for Sudanese talks
Amina Wako  |  Jun 24, 2024

The Peace and Security Council members met last week under the chairmanship of Yoweri Museveni, whose country, Uganda is chairing the AUPSC in June.

Uganda signs deal with UAE to build third international airport
Reuters  |  Jun 22, 2024

The deal for the East African nation's third such airport expands the UAE's economic footprint beyond its interests in the renewable energy and oil an...

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