Author: Nyanzi Live

Veteran opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye remains in Luzira Maximum Security Prison in deteriorating health, more than a year after his arrest, fueling renewed debate over how he should regain his freedom  through a courtroom victory or a political agreement  as his wife accuses powerful figures of manipulating the justice system. Besigye was arrested on November 16, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, and brought to Uganda where he was charged with treason and other offences related to an alleged plot to overthrow the government. The prosecution claims his travels and meetings in Europe and Africa between 2023 and 2024 were part…

Kampala, Uganda — January 24, 2026 Solomon Kampala, the son of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, ignited intense public discussion after a series of impassioned and profane posts on X (formerly Twitter) following the raid on his family’s home in Magere last weekend. In late‑night messages posted on January 23, Solomon described chaotic scenes surrounding the government operation, alleging torture of a family employee and lamenting uncertainty about his mother’s safety amid heavy security presence. He wrote that roadblocks had been set up and blasted those he felt were not doing enough to mobilize against…

In a dramatic Premier League encounter at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night, Liverpool suffered a painful 3–2 loss to Bournemouth, blowing a chance to secure vital points in their title push. The defeat, sealed by Amine Adli’s 95th-minute strike, left Liverpool reeling and exposed questions about fitness and game management. The visitors looked second-best in the opening stages, conceding twice inside the first half. Bournemouth’s Evanilson and Álex Jiménez punished defensive lapses, with Liverpool looking slow and fragmented as they struggled to cope with Bournemouth’s direct play. Liverpool pulled themselves back into the contest after the break. Captain Virgil…

Washington / Ottawa — Former United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian goods should he return to office, citing concerns over what he described as Canada’s “deepening trade cooperation with China.” In a statement released on his social media platform, Trump accused Canada of benefiting from access to the US market while simultaneously strengthening economic ties with Beijing, which Washington has long viewed as a strategic and economic rival. “Canada cannot have it both ways,” Trump said, adding that his administration would take “strong and immediate action” to protect American industries…

Authorities in Minneapolis are investigating the murder of a United States citizen in an incident that has renewed concerns over violent crime in the city. Police said the victim was found with fatal injuries in a residential neighborhood late at night, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while investigators cordoned off the area to collect evidence and interview potential witnesses. While officials have not yet released the identity of the deceased, law enforcement officers confirmed that the victim was a US citizen and that a homicide investigation is underway. No arrests…

Kampala — Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has said he is in Uganda, dismissing claims that he fled the country amid heightened security operations around his home and family. In a video message released on his social media platforms today, Mr Kyagulanyi said he had remained within the country despite what he described as sustained surveillance and pressure from security agencies following the recent general election. “I am here in Uganda. I have not gone anywhere,” Mr Kyagulanyi said, adding that reports suggesting he had escaped were misleading. The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader accused…

Kampala, Uganda — Barbie Kyagulanyi, wife of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, today publicly addressed Ugandans after surviving a violent raid on her home in Magere, Wakiso District, that has intensified political tensions in the country. In a statement delivered from her hospital bed, Barbie described how dozens of armed men in military uniform stormed the family residence on the night of Friday, January 23, seeking to force information out of her about her husband’s whereabouts. Bobi Wine has been in hiding since the January 15 presidential election, which he rejected as fraudulent. She recounted…

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa’s recent meeting with President Museveni at his farm has reignited debate about the future of the House, the ruling National Resistance Movement’s internal calculations, and whether Ms Among will retain the speakership in the new parliamentary tenure. The meeting, though officially described as consultative, is widely being interpreted within political circles as part of the early manoeuvring that often characterises transitions between parliamentary terms under the NRM’s long stay in power. For Ms Among, who recently secured her return to Parliament, the encounter comes at a moment when her political…

Dr. Shamim Nambassa has been declared the winner of the Kawempe South Woman Lord Councillor (LC 5) seat in the recently concluded local government elections, marking a notable victory for youth leadership and the National Unity Platform (NUP). The result, confirmed by returning officers on Friday, saw Dr. Nambassa secure enough votes to emerge victorious in a competitive race that drew widespread local interest. Social media and local broadcasters captured the jubilant reaction from supporters as her name was announced, with many celebrating what they described as a win for young, dynamic leadership in the capital’s sprawling Kawempe Division. At…

Nestled in the verdant hills of Kasawo Town, Mukono District, lies a rocky outcrop known to locals as Dindo. More than just a natural formation, Dindo is a place where legend and community life intertwine, drawing both curiosity and reverence from residents and visitors alike. A Place of Legend For generations, the elders of Kasawo have spoken of Dindo as a mystical site, a rock that is said to guard the surrounding lands. Local folklore tells of spirits inhabiting the crevices of the formation, protecting the town from harm and ensuring bountiful harvests for those who respect the site. Children…