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The English Premier League returns this weekend with a full slate of fixtures that promise drama, pivotal league battles, and star‑studded clashes. From promotion hopefuls to title contenders, fans across the country and around the world are gearing up for what could be a defining weekend in the 2025/26 campaign. Saturday, January 24: Early Kick‑offs and Crucial Battles A packed Saturday schedule kicks off with West Ham United hosting Sunderland at the London Stadium. The Hammers, eager to climb out of the relegation zone, will look to capitalize on home advantage against a Sunderland side that has shown resilience on the…

Confusion and tension erupted at the Mukono District tally centre yesterday after Johnson Muyanja Ssenyonga of the National Unity Platform (NUP) was initially declared winner of the Local Council Five (LCV) chairperson race, only for the result to be overturned hours later in favour of Francis Lukooya Mukoome of the ruling NRM. Returning officer Emily Amongin first announced Mr Ssenyonga’s victory, indicating he had received 51,686 votes, narrowly beating Mr Lukooya, who had 50,254 votes. Supporters of the opposition candidate erupted in celebrations. But the jubilation was short-lived. NRM officials, led by the party’s district chairperson Haruna Ssemakula, protested the…

Kampala — Tension gripped Magere, Wakiso District, on Saturday morning after security forces reportedly raided the home of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in an operation that his party says left his wife, Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi, isolated inside the residence. According to statements released by Mr Kyagulanyi and the National Unity Platform (NUP), armed soldiers entered the compound in the early hours, while the opposition leader was not at home. Videos shared online show Ms Kyagulanyi confronting security personnel and demanding to know the reason for their presence. Mr Kyagulanyi said the soldiers sealed off…

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda’s gospel music scene continues to flourish in 2026 with a new generation of singers, worship leaders and gospel bands uplifting audiences with powerful lyrics and soul‑stirring melodies. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, these artists are dominating airwaves, church services and digital playlists across the country. Here’s our definitive list of the top 20 gospel artists in Uganda in 2026, followed by the 10 most trending gospel songs that have resonated with music lovers and worshippers alike.  Top 20 Gospel Artists in Uganda (2026) Pastor Wilson Bugembe – A household name in Ugandan gospel with multiple…

KAMPALA, UGANDA — As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni extends his rule following the disputed 2026 general election, several world leaders and regional organizations have publicly congratulated him on his victory — even as many Western governments and international bodies remain cautious or notably silent on the outcome. President Museveni was declared the winner of the January 15 poll with 71.65 percent of the vote, extending his leadership into a seventh term. His main challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) of the National Unity Platform, rejected the results as “fake” and decried alleged irregularities in the process. Leaders Who Have Sent…

Johnson Muyanja Ssenyonga of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been declared the winner of the Mukono District Local Council 5 (LC5) chairperson seat in the 2026 local government elections, consolidating the opposition party’s hold on the district. Early tallies and results shared by sources indicate that Ssenyonga secured a comfortable lead over his main rivals, a result reflecting the district’s strong leaning toward NUP in this election cycle. Ssenyonga — a former Mayor of Mukono Municipality and ex-Member of Parliament for Mukono South — ran on the NUP ticket after being endorsed by party leaders earlier in 2025. During…

The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday witnessed heightened security as Butambala County Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda, Mr Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, appeared in court following his recent arrest. The session drew the attention of supporters, lawyers and security agencies amid ongoing investigations into allegations linked to post-election disturbances in the district. Prosecutors informed court that Mr Kivumbi is being investigated over alleged acts connected to violence and public disorder arising from events that followed the conclusion of the parliamentary election in Butambala. The state requested more time to conclude investigations, while defense…

Engineer Ronald Balimwezo, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Nakawa East, has in Thursday’s polls brought to an end the long reign of Erias Lukwago as Kampala Lord Mayor, a position Lukwago has held since 2011. Balimwezo emerged victorious in the Kampala Lord Mayoral race, defeating the incumbent Lukwago by a clear margin, according to provisional results released from various polling stations across the city. Official final vote tallies were still being compiled by the Electoral Commission at the time of filing this report. The contest attracted eight candidates, including two women, but ultimately narrowed into a tight battle between…

State Minister for Gender, Labour, and Social Development in charge of Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has alleged that the National Unity Platform (NUP) party engaged in election malpractice during the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a radio talk show, Balaam claimed that intelligence reports indicated that some NUP supporters voted more than once. He alleged that certain individuals voted twice, while others cast their ballots up to four times. “Are you aware that NUP supporters were voting two times, some even four? They rigged this election. Bobi Wine was supposed to get a maximum of 800,000 votes,…

Robert Maseruka’s grassroots support was bolstered by the strong endorsement of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, who campaigned in Mukono South three times. This momentum carried Maseruka to victory in the January 2026 general elections, where he secured 19,621 votes to defeat the incumbent and become one of the youngest Members of Parliament in Uganda. Who is Robert Maseruka? Robert Maseruka is a young politician hailing from Nakisunga village in Mukono District. Born on February 24, 2000, to Simon Ssetuba and Joseline Nanfuka, his rapid rise in politics may surprise many. However, his leadership journey began early; he served as…