Embakasi MP Babu Owino has expressed strong confidence that Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine will win the presidential race. He highlighted the ongoing intimidation and systematic restrictions by state authorities. Political Environment in Uganda Is Restrictive During a TV interview on
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni declared January 15 and 16, 2026, as public holidays.Moreover, the announcement aims to allow citizens time to participate in presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled next week. Legal Notice Under Public Holidays ActMuseveni issued the declaration through a Legal Notice under the Public Holidays Act, Cap. 174.Additionally,
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has warned Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni against arresting and detaining activists without cause. Crackdown Intensifies Ahead of Polls In his Wednesday statement, Türk said the Ugandan government continues to silence critics as the country heads to next month’s elections. He accused state agencies of carrying out abductions, torture,




