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MTN, Airtel, UCC sued over internet shutdown during elections

MTN, Airtel, UCC sued over internet shutdown during elections

The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), George William Nyombi Thembo, addresses a press conference on the internet shutdown ahead of the general election in Kampala, Uganda, January 13, 2026. Two lawyers have filed a case in the Civil Division of the High Cour

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MTN gives update on delayed mobile money restoration

MTN gives update on delayed mobile money restoration

The disruption began after UCC suspended some mobile money transactions and internet access ahead of elections held on January 15, 2026.MTN Uganda has said it does not know when mobile money services will be fully restored.The telecom said restrictions remain in place under a direct

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Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Diomande; Chelsea agree Jacquet deal; Man Utd eye Gomes; Liverpool latest

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Diomande; Chelsea agree Jacquet deal; Man Utd eye Gomes; Liverpool latest

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Diomande; Chelsea agree Jacquet deal; Man Utd eye Gomes; Liverpool latestonefootball.com2hJanuary window heating up with big deals expectedTransfer targets: Jeremy Jacquet, Ousmane Diomande and Joao GomesOneFootball Videos

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Violent protests in Nakaseke, 50 NUP supporters arrested

Violent protests in Nakaseke, 50 NUP supporters arrested

Police in Nakaseke district have arrested at least 50 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) following violent protests over the parliamentary election results.The unrest followed the announcement on Friday night that Charles Nsereko Basajjassubi of the ruling National Resistance

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FULL LIST: Here is the 41 NUP elected MPs in Buganda region as NRM secures 55 seats

FULL LIST: Here is the 41 NUP elected MPs in Buganda region as NRM secures 55 seats

KAMPALA — The National Resistance Movement has reestablished its dominance in the Buganda region, securing 55 parliamentary seats compared to 41 for the National Unity Platform, according to data from the recently concluded general elections.The results mark a significant shift from the

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I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

Museveni insisted he was “not dead or senile” and still possessed valuable experience that could benefit the nation. President elect Yoweri Museveni has opened up about his mission for his seventh term in office, which will extend his tenure to 45 years.Speaking in an interview

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I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

Museveni insisted he was “not dead or senile” and still possessed valuable experience that could benefit the nation. President elect Yoweri Museveni has opened up about his mission for his seventh term in office, which will extend his tenure to 45 years.Speaking in an interview

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Former ministers and MPs stage successful comebacks in latest polls

Former ministers and MPs stage successful comebacks in latest polls

Veteran politicians including Norbert Mao, Henry Tumukunde, Ephraim Kamuntu and Gerard Karuhanga have reclaimed their seats in the latest parliamentary elections. Read more on how these seasoned leaders staged their successful political comebacks.Several former government ministers and vet

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Returning Officer Escapes with Nalukoola’s DR Forms as Nambi’s Supporters Turn Rowdy

Returning Officer Escapes with Nalukoola’s DR Forms as Nambi’s Supporters Turn Rowdy

The Kawempe North parliamentary race emerged as one of the most dramatic contests in Kampala during the 2026 general elections, culminating in scenes of tension and chaos at the tally centre.The election, which had already attracted heightened attention due to violent incidents that marred

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Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.Uganda’s presidential election, held on Jan. 15, 2026, was defined by a massive security presence and a total digital blackout,

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