Author: Nyanzi Live

As the Premier League passes Matchweek 25 of the 2025/26 season, Erling Haaland continues to lead the race for the Golden Boot, demonstrating why he remains one of Europe’s most feared finishers. The Manchester City striker has netted 20 league goals so far, setting the benchmark ahead of rivals. Not far behind is Igor Thiago of Brentford, who has enjoyed a breakout campaign with 16 goals, catching the eye of pundits and top clubs alike with his sharp finishing and movement in the box. In third position sits Antoine Semenyo — technically registered with Bournemouth and Manchester City — on…

In the gentle hills of Mpigi district, amid the calm of Uganda’s countryside, lies a place where the noise of everyday life fades and the quiet whisper of God becomes unmistakable Zion Pursuers’ Prayer Mountain. For believers yearning for a deeper encounter with their Creator, this serene mountain retreat stands as a beacon of spiritual refreshment a place set apart for prayer, reflection, and communion with God. Zion Pursuers’ Prayer Mountain is the heart of the Pursuers Network, a para-church movement born out of a powerful encounter with God at the 2001 FIRE Conference in Wandegeya. The movement was sparked…

KAMPALA — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, sparked diplomatic concern on Friday by accusing the United States Embassy in Kampala of aiding opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, before retracting the allegation and apologising to U.S. officials. In early morning posts on X (formerly Twitter), Gen Muhoozi alleged that “according to our best intelligence,” Wine’s disappearance following a military operation on January 16 — when troops entered his Magere residence amid the ongoing post-election dispute — was carried out “in coordination with the current administration at the U.S. Embassy in our country.” He…

In a dramatic and unprecedented electoral development at the Kampala District tally centre this week, Emmanuel Sserunjogi, the incumbent National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate in the highly contested Kawempe Division mayoral race, was officially declared winner by Kampala District Returning Officer Jennifer Kyobutungi — even as key Declaration of Results (DR) forms remained contested earlier in the process. The declaration comes after days of tension, confusion and legal uncertainty that had left residents and political observers debating the integrity of the local electoral process — highlighting broader anxieties over Uganda’s January 15 general elections and the handling of results across…

The nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying strike group have arrived in the Middle East, thrusting U.S.–Iran tensions into what many analysts describe as the most dangerous phase since the region’s last major confrontation in 2025. The deployment comes amid nationwide protests in Iran, fiery statements from U.S. President Donald Trump, and warnings of a possible military strike that could reverberate across the globe. The USS Abraham Lincoln, accompanied by three guided‑missile destroyers, has steamed into waters governed by U.S. Central Command, bringing thousands of U.S. service members and significant firepower. U.S. military officials say the deployment…

In a major development ahead of the commencement of the 12th Parliament (2026–2031), the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has elected 10 senior officers to represent the army as Members of Parliament, underscoring the institution’s continued constitutional role in the country’s legislative affairs. The election took place at the UPDF Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo, Luweero District, during a special sitting of the Defence Forces Council electoral college, presided over by President and Commander-in-Chief, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The process was conducted under the supervision of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), led by Chairperson Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, ensuring compliance…

In a stunning turn of events in Kampala’s local government elections, Ali Bukeni, widely known as Nubian Li, the famed musician-turned-politician, has been declared the new Mayor of Nakawa Division following closely watched polls held on Tuesday this week. The announcement caps a dramatic campaign season marked by spirited competition, legal skirmishes, and deep political undercurrents in one of the capital’s most contested divisions. Nubian Li — contesting on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket — emerged victorious over a field that included incumbent mayor Paul Mugambe, who ran as an independent following a bitter split with his former party,…

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has moved to enforce broadcasting standards by clarifying its stance on so‑called “squeeze backs” and other split‑screen advertising techniques during news and current affairs programmes. In a decision delivered on January 27, 2026, the communications regulator ruled that any form of split‑screen advertising, including what some broadcasters refer to as “squeeze backs,” is prohibited during news and current affairs shows because it mixes commercial messages with editorial content in violation of national broadcasting rules. “Squeeze backs” describe a format where adverts briefly appear alongside ongoing programme content — effectively dividing the screen to accommodate both…

Security was significantly tightened in Kayunga District on Tuesday as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) filed a petition seeking a recount of ballots in the hotly contested Kayunga District Woman Member of Parliament race won by Harriet Nakwedde of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The court session came amid heightened political tensions after the January 15, 2026 general election, in which Nakwedde was declared the winner with 20,753 votes. Her closest rival, Ida Nantaba (Independent), garnered 16,138 votes, while the NRM’s Jackline Birungi came third with 15,790 votes. NRM’s Birungi on Monday filed an application in court seeking a full…

A British Airways aircraft travelling from Las Vegas to London Heathrow Airport lost one of its landing-gear wheels shortly after take-off but continued the long-haul journey and landed safely, aviation authorities have confirmed. The Airbus A350 aircraft was departing Harry Reid International Airport when the wheel detached during take-off and fell onto the runway area. Airport officials later recovered the wheel and said no injuries or damage to airport infrastructure were reported. Despite the mechanical incident, the flight proceeded across the Atlantic and touched down at Heathrow Airport without further complications. All passengers and crew arrived safely. Aviation experts note…