President Yoweri Museveni Stories

Ugandan police accuse NUP supporters of attacking officers at Bobi Wine rally
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Police condemned the violence and warned that anyone involved in such acts would face strict action.

Museveni roots for unified East African military to address security threats
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

He added that a unified defence arrangement under an East African Federation would create a stronger military centre capable of deterring threats, man...

Museveni clarifies Indian Ocean comments after Kenya downplayed war talk
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 21, 2025

On Friday, Museveni sought to clear the air on his statements about Uganda’s claim to coastal access, which had sparked widespread debate across Kenya...

Kenya dismisses war fears as Mudavadi quashes claims of Uganda ‘overrunning’ the country
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Mudavadi noted that Kenya has consistently upheld protocols guaranteeing access to the ocean for neighbours such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South...

Bob Njagi claims over 150 Ugandans held without trial by Special Forces Command
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Activist Bob Njagi highlighted alleged harsh detention conditions and political arrests, noting that over 150 people remain in custody without trial.

Museveni accuses Kenyan activists Njagi, Oyoo of plotting riots, defends arrests on intelligence grounds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Museveni alleged that the two had connections to opposition leader Bobi Wine and were suspected of plotting anti-government protests.

Rights group petitions Museveni to release abducted Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nick Oyoo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Amnesty International Kenya, the LSK and Vocal Africa are now rallying global support through an online campaign urging citizens worldwide to write to...

Uganda sets January 15 for general election as Museveni seeks another term
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

President Yoweri Museveni faces opposition star Bobi Wine in a high-stakes race, with six other candidates also in the running and nationwide parliame...

Non-Aligned Movement ministers renew call for multilateralism at Uganda meeting
XINHUA  |  Oct 18, 2025

President Yoweri Museveni urged countries to focus on areas of common benefit such as trade, investment, and tourism, saying cooperation in these sect...

Uganda launches presidential campaigns ahead of 2026 polls
XINHUA  |  Sep 30, 2025

Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission, said the body is fully prepared to deliver free and fair elections, with campaigns permit...

Uganda clears eight candidates for 2026 presidential poll, Museveni, Wine to face off again
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 25, 2025

Museveni and his government have amended the constitution twice to remove age and term limits, allowing him to remain in office for four decades.

Yoweri Museveni secures NRM nomination for 2026 presidential election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

President Yoweri Museveni pledged to focus on wealth creation by ensuring Ugandans join the money economy, free education for children in government s...

Uganda holds rhino naming ceremony to boost conservation efforts
XINHUA  |  Sep 23, 2025

The naming ceremony, which coincided with World Rhino Day, allows individuals, corporations, and philanthropists to symbolically "adopt" and name a rh...

Uganda delays Bobi Wine’s presidential nomination to September 24 after signature controversy
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 22, 2025

On September 19, the electoral commission had stated that Kyagulanyi had not met the nomination requirements, noting that only 80 out of 130 districts...

Museveni declares 2026 bid his final term, vows to finish Uganda’s key projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

Museveni, 80, has been in power since 1986 and is aiming for a seventh term, potentially extending his rule to nearly five decades.

Kizza Besigye party drops out of 2026 Uganda polls, to back joint opposition candidate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

It added that a 28-member National Campaign Team will travel across the country spreading the freedom message.

Uganda detains 13, probes ex-spy chief over fake Kampala terror attacks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

The arrests come after a probe ordered by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, into irregularities within the military's counterterro...

Besigye snubs treason trial, demands Judge’s removal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Lawyer Kato Tumusiime noted that Besigye and Lutale had issued “clear instructions” to their legal team not to participate in proceedings before Bagum...

Uganda confirms deal to accept migrants deported from US
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 21, 2025

In a statement on X on Thursday, Uganda's Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary (PS), Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, confirmed the signing of the agreement, wh...

177 Ugandans pick nomination forms in bid to unseat Yoweri Museveni
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The aspirants are required to collect signatures from at least 100 registered voters in two-thirds of the country’s districts (98 districts), with the...

Uganda agrees to take migrants under US deportation deal
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 20, 2025

The agreement with Uganda is part of a broader push by Donald Trump's administration to expand deportation arrangements beyond Latin America.

Uganda bets on $250 million Chinese-owned gold mine to drive economic growth
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 17, 2025

President Museveni said the new facility represents a shift in Uganda’s approach to its vast resources, as exporting unprocessed minerals denies the c...

Uganda’s NUP moves to court to block civilians being tried in military courts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 13, 2025

In his affidavit, NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya argued that Parliament rushed the law and reinstated provisions that the Supreme Court h...

20-year-old student announces bid to unseat Museveni in 2026
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 13, 2025

Jorine Najjemba, who completed her senior six studies last year, on Monday picked nomination forms to contest in the upcoming elections.

Museveni in Egypt for high-stakes meeting with El-Sisi amid rising Nile tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 12, 2025

The visit follows weeks of diplomatic courtship, including direct phone calls and formal exchanges, and comes at a time when both countries are recali...

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye denied bail as treason trial drags on
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The refusal comes despite arguments from Besigye’s legal team that he should be released, as he has been held for more than 180 days without trial.

Uganda to host two million refugees by end of 2025 due to escalating crises - UN
XINHUA  |  Aug 05, 2025

Uganda's progressive refugee policy allows refugees to live, work and access public services, but funding shortfalls are drastically impacting aid del...

Kenya and Uganda sign 8 new MoUs to boost trade, infrastructure and regional integration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Speaking during a joint press briefing at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deeper collaboration wit...

Museveni expected in Nairobi as Kenya-Uganda ties face border test
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 30, 2025

Top on the agenda is the protracted dispute over Migingo Island, a rocky outcrop in Lake Victoria whose rich fishing waters have for years strained ti...

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.