For nearly two decades, Olara Otunnu called President Museveni a mastermind of genocide in northern Uganda. Then Otunnu was working as the UN’s special representative for children and armed conflict and was in contention to become secretary-general. Uganda refused to back him, his diplomatic passport was revoked, and he was left with little choice but…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has rejected calls by Jimmy Akena for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to resign as CDF and join partisan politics. Speaking to journalists, David Kabanda, the head of the office of the chairman of PLU, said they have full confidence in Gen Muhoozi and insisted that he continues to enjoy the…
A section of MPs and former legislators have welcomed the ongoing corruption probe involving former speaker Anita Among, saying the investigations could help restore public trust in Parliament. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Jimmy Akena, the former Lira Municipality MP, said the investigations should be thorough and followed to their logical conclusion. “I will pray that…
Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) president Jimmy Akena has described the 2026 general elections as “a totally unfair game”, accusing state security agencies of violently targeting supporters of opposition candidates and undermining the credibility of the polls. Speaking at a press conference in Kampala today, Akena said the political climate ahead of the elections has been…
By Brian K Tindyebwa In a clear show of ingratitude Jimmy Akena, who he has supported and treated so well like his own son since 2006, has lately been accusing President Museveni of being the one fermenting problems for Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), a party his father Milton Obote and mother Miria Kalule Obote have…
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) is once again embroiled in a fierce leadership battle that threatens to fracture its legacy. At the heart of the storm is Jimmy Akena Obote, the embattled UPC president and son of the party’s founder, whose grip on leadership has been challenged by a High Court ruling and a determined…
The High Court has issued an interim order prohibiting Jimmy Akena from seeking a third term as president of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC). The decision stemmed from a petition by UPC member and presidential aspirant Dennis Adim Enap, who argued that Akena’s nomination violated the party’s constitution. Enap’s challenge hinged on Article 14.1(3) of…
Dennis Enap, 39, is a lawyer and dedicated member of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), has been politically active for the past 15 years. Recently nominated to contest for the UPC presidency against the incumbent, Jimmy Akena, Enap is confident in his ability to defeat Akena, whom he has challenged in court over the legality…
