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Judiciary Opens Hearings of 346 Election Petitions

In Rukungiri Municipality, Ingrid Turinawe is challenging the election of Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde, while in Kinkizi East, Sam Arinaitwe Kajojo has petitioned against Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi. Both cases also name the Electoral Commission as a respondent.  

FDC Rejects Proposal to Take Over City Square for Private Hotel, Mall

The party also drew lessons from neighbouring Kenya, where, it said, Kenyans stood firm to protect Uhuru Park and Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi from developers, preserving them as the lungs and pride of Nairobi through the efforts of patriots like the late Prof. Wangari Maathai.

UPC Warns of School Fees Crisis as Third Term Begins

UPC also asked boarding schools in Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso and surrounding areas to agree to flexible payment plans with parents rather than sending children home. 

PFF to Hold Peaceful Procession to Chief Justice’s Office Over Besigye Detention

The PFF leader expressed dissatisfaction with how Justice Emmanuel Baguma is handling the treason case, alleging judicial bias and prolonged detention without timely bail consideration. He further claimed that the evidence being presented by state witnesses against Besigye is fabricated, describing it as a product of a "pseudo-military operation" allegedly launched by the state with the intention of keeping Besigye in prison for life.

ANT Demands Release of Political Prisoners, Warns of Governance Confusion

Wadri also questioned the launch of a presidential bid by a serving military officer, saying the law requires resignation and a discharge certificate before such a candidature can be validated. He contrasted the development with remarks by the Minister for the Presidency that President Museveni would remain on the ballot from 2031 to 2036.

Kenyan Human Rights Activists Threaten to Demonstrate Over Besigye’s Continued Detention

Recently, PFF declared weekly days, including every Wednesday, for Ugandans to wear national flag colours as an act that demonstrates their salient and peaceful demand for the release of Besigye, Lukwago and other alleged political prisoners, but the move has since faced hurdles, citing poor mobilisation and lack of resources to provide T-shirts.

UPC Opens Disciplinary Hearings Against Several Party Members

Muzeyi said some of the allegations under consideration include forging party letterheads, seals and stamps, writing documents in the name of the party president, and other acts of false pretense.

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