The life of Kizza Besigye, Uganda's veteran opposition leader, faces serious threats, as his wife, Winnie Byanyima, revealed following her recent visit to him in prison. She stated, "He is extremely weak," highlighting the urgent need for medical attention after he was taken overnight to a medical facility, according to
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Museveni Holds Lead as Bobi Wine Detained in Raid
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has established a significant lead in Thursday's presidential election, currently holding 74% of the vote compared to his main challenger Bobi Wine's 23%, based on returns from 81% of polling stations. Wine's party has already expressed concerns regarding the credibility of the results.Reports indicate that a
Museveni and Bobi Wine Face Off Amid Internet Shutdown
Ugandand are casting their votes in a pivotal election where President Yoweri Museveni faces off against the dynamic pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, as he seeks to extend his 40-year tenure in power.This election essentially represents a contest between Museveni and Wine, yet analysts predict that Museveni, having secured victory in
Babu Backs Bobi Wine in Uganda’s 2026 Election
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has shared insights into his recent phone conversation with Uganda's opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine. During an interview on the evening of January 14, 2026, Owino disclosed that he had reached out to Bobi just three days prior to
Bobi Wine Decries Ordeal Prisoners Undergo in Uganda
Museveni Blames Kenya’s Changing Presidency for Indian Ocean Access Stalemate
“Shame on You”: Bobi Wine To Museveni on His Remarks on Abducted Kenyans
The National Unity Platform party's presidential hopeful and Uganda's opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the President of the country, Yoweri Museveni, for accusations regarding human rights violations in Uganda. On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Bobi Wine responded on his X handle to Museveni's claims that linked
Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After Abduction in Uganda
Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have been freed weeks after their abduction in Uganda.On Saturday, November 8, 2025, human rights advocate Hussein Khalid announced their release via social media, confirming that they are safe and have been returned to Kenya after being transferred to Kenyan authorities at the
Uganda’s Military Chief Muhoozi threatens to behead Bobi Wine
The head of Uganda's military, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of long-time President Yoweri Museveni, has stirred up significant controversy by expressing a desire to behead the country’s most prominent opposition leader Bobi Wine. "Kabobi knows that THE ONLY person protecting him from me is my father. If Mzee was not there,
Ugandan politician Bobi Wine shot in the leg
Ugandan politician and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, famously known as Bobi Wine, was allegedly shot in the leg at Bulindo, Uganda.In a statement on X, his social handle administrator said that Bobi Wine is currently receiving treatment.Bobi Wine's admin further promised to share more information on his health."Our President