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EU deplores Uganda election violence, Bobi Wine’s harassment

EU deplores Uganda election violence, Bobi Wine’s harassment

The European Union, EU, has decried the violence and threats surrounding the Uganda general elections, including the targeting of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and his supporters.A statement on Friday expressed worry about the “uneven playing field in the run-up to the

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ULS boss Ssemakadde raises red flag over Zeija’s elevation to Chief Justice

ULS boss Ssemakadde raises red flag over Zeija’s elevation to Chief Justice

The Uganda Law Society has condemned the appointment of Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice, warning it threatens judicial independence and risks deepening political interference in Uganda’s courts.Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde (R) has vehemently criticised the appointment of

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Uganda Prisons denies claims of female inmates getting pregnant in jail

Uganda Prisons denies claims of female inmates getting pregnant in jail

The prison authorities described allegations from members of parliament as unfounded and impossible under the current prison system.Officials from the Uganda Prisons Service have refuted allegations and public concerns regarding the possibility of female inmates conceiving while in custody

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Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as one of the opposition's most vocal and recognisable figures.His loss to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate George Musisi, a seasoned Kampala-base

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MP Muwanga Kivumbi Charged With Terrorism

MP Muwanga Kivumbi Charged With Terrorism

Muwanga Kivumbi appearing in court on Friday.Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been arraigned before court and charged with terrorism, contrary to Sections 6(1)(a) and 3(o) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, Cap 120.Kivumbi’s prosecution comes just days af

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NRM sweeps Lango LC polls as voters abandon old loyalties

NRM sweeps Lango LC polls as voters abandon old loyalties

NRM has emerged dominant in Lango local council elections, winning key districts including Lira City, Apac, Kole, Kwania and Dokolo as voters signal a shift toward performance-based politics.NRM candidates secured major victories in Lango sub-region local council elections.Lango Sub

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NUP, NRM Nearly Share City Hall Councilor Seats in Kampala

NUP, NRM Nearly Share City Hall Councilor Seats in Kampala

NUP swept most of the directly elected councillor seats in Makindye West and East, as well as Rubaga North and South divisions, losing only one of the five available slots to the NRM.KCCA headquarters in Kampala (courtesy photo)The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has, this

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DEVELOPING STORY: Police Arrests Another NUP Deputy President

DEVELOPING STORY: Police Arrests Another NUP Deputy President

Police has this morning arrested another National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President just days after the highly contested 2026 General Elections where Museveni was declared winner with over 7m votes.The party Deputy President arrested today is Butambala county legislator Muhammed Muwang

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Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe

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Date Set for Newly Elected MPs’ Swearing-in Ahead of Speaker Election

Date Set for Newly Elected MPs’ Swearing-in Ahead of Speaker Election

Speaker Anita Among congratulated the winners in the recently held parliamentary elections as the house convened to pay tribute to fallen colleague Stella Apolot Isodo, who was until January 17 the Ngora District Woman MP.Speaker Anita Among said the newly elected MPs are set to be sworn i

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