Kampala Dispatch

12/01/2026

He once criticised African leaders who overstay in power. Look where Uganda is now

Uganda’s 2026 election highlights deep divisions as President Museveni seeks a seventh term amid accusations of repression and opposition pressure from Bobi Wine.

12/01/2026

Ugandans decide – or do they? The 2026 vote, power, and the truth https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/01/11/ugandans-decide-or-do-they-the-2026-vote-power-and-the-truth/

12/01/2026

Security agencies foil attempted robbery at NMS warehouse in Entebbe

Ugandan security agencies foil attempted robbery at the National Medical Stores (NMS) warehouse in Entebbe, preventing loss of medical supplies. Investigations ongoing.

11/01/2026

IShowSpeed brings viral ‘Speed Does Africa’ tour to Kenya, draws massive crowds https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/01/11/ishowspeed-brings-viral-speed-does-africa-tour-to-kenya-draws-massive-crowds/

11/01/2026

Uganda’s 2026 election under siege as heavy military presence floods major cities

As Uganda’s 15 January 2026 polls near, UPDF troops are deployed in Kampala and major towns amid government assurances and rights group warnings of repression.

11/01/2026

Clash of the generations as Museveni and Bobi Wine lock horns again

As Ugandans prepare to vote next week, the country faces a defining political choice: extend the nearly four-decade rule of its long-serving president or back a candidate promising sweeping reforms and generational change.

Ugandans head to the polls on 15 January 2026 as President Museveni seeks a seventh term against Bobi Wine amid claims of repression, economic anxieties and internet shutdown fears.

11/01/2026

Museveni exposes NRM rift in Busoga as party unity wobbles ahead of 2026 elections

President Museveni criticises internal divisions in the NRM in Busoga after senior leaders missed a unity meeting, exposing factional tensions before the 2026 elections.

11/01/2026

Inside the controversy around Kenya’s ‘prophet’ Owuor and ‘miracle cure’ claims

Examining the rise of self-proclaimed prophets like David Owuor, claims of miracles, church regulation and how some leaders exploit faith for influence and money.

10/01/2026

Clash of the generations as Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Bobi Wine lock horns again

Ugandans head to the polls on 15 January 2026 as President Museveni seeks a seventh term against Bobi Wine amid claims of repression, economic anxieties and internet shutdown fears.

10/01/2026

Uganda’s digital activists face growing threats ahead of 2026 general elections

As Uganda approaches the January 2026 elections, digital activists face arrests, internet shutdowns, and legal threats while fighting for freedom of expression.

10/01/2026

Inside Uganda’s digital news boom: Promise, pressure and the battle for credibility

Uganda’s online news platforms are growing rapidly, driven by journalists, students, and regional outlets. But financial fragility, political influence, and misinformation challenge credibility. Explore the opportunities and risks shaping the future of digital media.

10/01/2026

Uganda’s national flag becomes flashpoint in 2026 election politics

The Uganda national flag has emerged as a central symbol in the 2026 election, with opposition rallies, state warnings over misuse, and legal debate over public display.