Derrick Wandera

2 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Derrick Wandera

When President Museveni delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, many Ugandans, especially those in the Opposition, will be watching closely to see if he tackles the contentious issue of human rights violations. Uganda has witnessed a troubling pattern of abductions, forced disappearances, and torture in recent years.

5 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Derrick Wandera

His unkempt hair, scruffy dress, and occasional drunkenness that landed him behind bars were merely a façade, one that starkly contrasted with the brilliance of his mind, which roared against oppression and neocolonialism through literary genius. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o died last week at the age of 87 after a prolonged battle with various ailments. The announcement, made by a close family member, triggered an outpouring of emotion in Kenya, across Africa, and globally.

5 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Derrick Wandera

What you need to know:From the social media posts, it was easy to tell the classy side of life that Babu lived, and the company he kept. He had friends in sports, business and politics, particularly First Son Muhoozi. Cedric, who was born in Kenya, came from a family deeply rooted in Uganda’s political and public life. His father, Capt Francis Babu, is a respected former minister and pilot, while his mother, Olive Zaitun Kigongo, is a well-known businesswoman and a public figure.

6 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Derrick Wandera

As the 2026 General Elections draws close, political parties are in high gear. How is NUP preparing for the elections? First of all, you need to understand that for you to talk about the readiness or preparedness of the party, you need to talk about the context in which you operate. For a very long time, NUP has been clamped down.  Because every time we try to go out there to do activities, the police and military block us.

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Derrick Wandera

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Party president, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has embarked on meeting district coordinators in his new bid to take his message to the north. This comes after his regional tours across the country hit a snag when the police cancelled the western event that was meant to be held in Kisoro District three months ago.