Police block NUP Youth Protest Vote launch

Uganda police in Kampala blocked the National Unity Platform (NUP) from launching its "Youth Protest Vote" campaign, citing public order ...

Opposition MPs in Uganda ignite a firestorm by rejecting a controversial Shs100 million payout from a classified State House budget, decrying "corrupt and secretive" practices. Leader Joel Ssenyonyi demands transparency as a united front challenges government spending and accountability

PARLIAMENT IN CRISIS! Opposition MPs draw LINE in the sand over secret payments

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

18/04/2025

KAMPALA, Uganda — Seventy-two of 109 opposition Members of Parliament have signed a resolution rejecting what they call a "corrupt ...

President Yoweri Museveni (left) and NUP's Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi (right). Museveni denies allegations of 100 million shilling payments to MPs, accusing the opposition of a smear campaign aimed at destabilizing the government. (PHOTO/Montage)

UGX100 MILLION SCANDAL: Museveni Accuses Opposition of Foreign-Backed Smear Campaign!

by MUSA MBOGO | REPORTER

12/04/2025

President Yoweri Museveni (left) and NUP's Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi (right). Museveni denies allegations of 100 million shilling payments to MPs, ...

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale during court proceedings.

Besigye, Co-Accused Denied Bail Over Alleged Treason Plot

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

11/04/2025

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale during court proceedings. KAMPALA, Uganda — The High Court in Kampala on Friday ...

Supporters of Uganda's National Unity Platform (NUP) party gather in court, awaiting the bail ruling for 22 party members arrested during a campaign rally.

NUP supporters released on bail amid torture allegations

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/03/2025

Supporters of Uganda's National Unity Platform (NUP) party gather in court, awaiting the bail ruling for 22 party members arrested ...

Rtd Col Dr. Kiiza Besigye during his appearance (PHOTO/File)

JUSTINE EJIKU: Dr. Kizza Besigye; the man who defeated the NRM junta without ever ruling Uganda

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

25/02/2025

Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye Uganda has had only one president for the last four decades or so the story goes. ...

Ssemujju Nganda wants an explanation from government following Besigye's arrest

MPs grill government over controversial Besigye arrest

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

27/11/2024

Ssemujju Nganda wants an explanation from government following Besigye's arrest Opposition Members of Parliament in Uganda are seeking explanations for ...

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