Museveni has revived historical claims that Ituri in eastern DRC once belonged to the Bunyoro Kitara Empire, backing his argument with 19th-century writings by explorer Henry Morton Stanley.

Presidential candidate Munyagwa Mubarak has clarified why his father, Hajj Serunga Buruhan, took to the podium in Kitagwenda and rallied voters to support President Museveni, sparking national debate.

Musician Alien Skin has opened up on why he suddenly stopped performing at NRM campaign rallies, saying his past feelings about government musicians and internal party tensions pushed him to quit.

Nobat Events has been sent to Luzira Prison after calling Eddy Kenzo a coward and insisting he holds no special place in NRM. He faces multiple defamation and misinformation charges from top musicians.

John Segawa says Bobi Wine has failed to evolve from his 2021 campaign, accusing him of prioritising attention-grabbing visuals and documentary-style scenes over policy proposals.

Singer Azawi says performing for any political candidate, including Bobi Wine or NRM, would be extremely difficult because she doesn’t want to influence her fans or promote disunity.

Cindy Sanyu has weighed in on the feud between Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo, saying the clash stems from competition on the NRM campaign trail. She believes the tension will ease after the season—and reminds artists that the industry “jungle” has its own laws.

Mubarak Munyagwa, presidential candidate for the Common Man’s Party, has criticized the opposition’s debate performance and boycotted the NTV presidential debate, arguing that a debate without President Museveni becomes a monologue.

President Museveni has revealed that Nyakishara will host a new international airport, selected for its strategic location that shortens global flight routes. The project, expected to match Entebbe in scale, is set to unlock major economic opportunities for Mbarara and the wider Ankole region.

During last night’s presidential debate at Kampala Serena Hotel, NUP leader Bobi Wine likened himself to the “Museveni of the 1980s,” stressing that his rebellion is political, not violent, as Uganda prepares for the 2026 elections.

Frank Gashumba has criticized NTV for biased reporting against President Museveni, claiming the station favors opposition candidates while downplaying the ruling party’s events. He warns that if the station does not adjust, it could face government action.

President Museveni has said government will revisit the continued restriction on Facebook, noting that the 2021 ban was meant to “teach them a lesson.” He made the remarks while meeting youths in Rwakitura, where they appealed for the platform’s return due to its importance in business and digital marketing.