14-Day Countdown: Will Objections Derail Besigye’s Explosive New Party?

Jubilant People's Front for Freedom (PFF) members celebrate. KAMPALA, Uganda — The Electoral Commission's gazetting of the People’s Front for ...

Bazel Odeke is a political commentator (PHOTO/Courtesy)

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05/05/2025

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Bazel Odeke is a political commentator (PHOTO/Courtesy) KAMPALA - If Uganda's opposition were a cocktail, it would be shaken, not ...

Bobi Wine and Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga

NUP Issues Ultimatum to Rebel MPs as NRM Seeks to Reclaim Buganda

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

03/05/2025

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Bobi Wine Launches NUP Party Structure Formation Roadmap and Membership Registration Drive KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Unity Platform (NUP) ...

President Museveni's reappointments of 41 senior advisors highlight a clear political strategy ahead of Uganda's 2026 elections. The move solidifies his reliance on NRM loyalists and experienced figures across key sectors, raising questions about the upcoming political landscape.

FULL LIST: Museveni renews, appoints 41 senior advisors ahead of 2026 elections

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

28/04/2025

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President Museveni's reappointments of 41 senior advisors highlight a clear political strategy ahead of Uganda's 2026 elections. The move solidifies ...

President Yoweri Museveni decorates Gen. Kale Kayihura during his tenure as Inspector General of Police

Gen. Kayihura defends tenure as Police Chief, reflects on life after dismissal

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

19/04/2025

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President Yoweri Museveni decorates Gen. Kale Kayihura during his tenure as Inspector General of Police LYANTONDE, Uganda — Former Inspector ...

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

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

President Museveni addressing a PDM rally at Kaberamaido Primary School grounds in Kaberamaido town on Wednesday PPU Photo

Museveni begins PDM evaluation tour in greater Mubende

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

15/04/2025

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President Museveni addressing a PDM rally MUBENDE, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni began a nationwide tour Tuesday to evaluate ...

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

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

Mr. Roger Wadada Musaalo, a Lawyer, human rights activist, researcher, and politician (PHOTO/Courtesy).

ROGERS WADADA: Recall the International arrest warrant against Isaac Ssemakadde; it is an embarrassment to Uganda and the entire legal fraternity

by ROGERS WADADA | GUEST WRITER

31/03/2025

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Mr. Rogers Wadada Musaalo, a Lawyer, human rights activist, researcher, and politician (PHOTO/Courtesy). During this year’s opening of the New ...

ODEKE BAZEL: Does The opposition win in Kawempe give a ray of hope for 2026?

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Bazel Odeke is a political commentator (PHOTO/Courtesy) The hot off the fire by-election win of the National Unity Platform (NUP) ...

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