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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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Uganda schools reopening delayed to for safety during elections, new date announced

Uganda schools reopening delayed to for safety during elections, new date announced

The Ministry of Education and Sports has pushed the date for schools reopening for the first term of 2026 further to the second week of February.Initially, the official Uganda schools calendar for 2026, released by the Ministry of Education, required schools to reopen for the first term on

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Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is in hiding after security raid

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is in hiding after security raid

The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and opposition presidential candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, says he is in hiding after escaping a night raid by security forces at his home in Magere, Wakiso District, Uganda.Mr Kyagulanyi said military and police offi

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Breaking News: UCC orders  Internet Shutdown Today

Breaking News: UCC orders Internet Shutdown Today

As expected, the Uganda Communications Commission has reportedly ordered the shutting down of internet ahead of the elections a move which the regulator did even in the previous elections.In a directive to all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecoms signed by the Executive Director

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EXCLUSIVE! Mbale Main Prisons Senior Officer Abandons Job, Goes AWOL

EXCLUSIVE! Mbale Main Prisons Senior Officer Abandons Job, Goes AWOL

NO.P/B/322, SP Nicholas Bushaija, the Deputy Officer In Charge Mbale Main Prison, allegedly handed his resignation letter to a junior officer, a station clerk and left the barracks on 7th January, 2026.This information is revealed in an official communication by the Superintendent Mbale Ma

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Among, Kazibwe comb Buyende for Museveni votes, call for mature politics

Among, Kazibwe comb Buyende for Museveni votes, call for mature politics

Speaker Anita Among and former Vice President Speciosa Kazibwe have rallied Buyende voters to back President Museveni and the NRM in the January 15, 2026 elections, urging unity, ideology-based politics and focus on service delivery.Former Vice President Speciosa Kazibwe (in grey jacket) f

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FEAR, FRACTURES & A FINAL PUSH! Secrets why M7 went back to Kasese

FEAR, FRACTURES & A FINAL PUSH! Secrets why M7 went back to Kasese

Before wrapping up his re-election campaigns at Kololo tomorrow, Jan 13, President Yoweri Museveni made a calculated move: he returned to regions he had already visited. From Arua in West Nile, to Iganga in Busoga, and finally Kasese in the Rwenzori sub-region, the message was clear—these were

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Bobi Wine says he’d welcome Maduro-style capture of President Museveni

Bobi Wine says he’d welcome Maduro-style capture of President Museveni

The NUP leader said he was was open to direct intervention by the United States — similar to the way Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was ousted. National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine said he would welcome a “Maduro-style” capture of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

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Sudhir Ruparelia Loses Shs 40bn Case Against dfcu Bank

Sudhir Ruparelia Loses Shs 40bn Case Against dfcu Bank

Sudhir RupareliaKampala — The High Court has dismissed an application by Meera Investments Ltd, led by businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, seeking to have dfcu Bank cited for contempt of court over failure to restore dozens of properties, ruling that the bank was protected by a valid court

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Court throws out case against PLU, deepening aura of MK’s untouchable power

Court throws out case against PLU, deepening aura of MK’s untouchable power

The High Court has dismissed a suit against the Patriotic League of Uganda with costs, a ruling political observers say further cements the growing legal and political strength of Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s camp ahead of 2026.Kampala, Uganda: The High Court in Kampala has delivered a sweeping

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