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The untold battle: Power struggles and fight over deals at UEDCL

The untold battle: Power struggles and fight over deals at UEDCL

man often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it,” the French poet Jean de La Fontaine famously said. The idea is that, despite one’s best efforts to avoid a certain path in life, they end up facing it anyway.That pretty much sums up Paul Mwesigwa’s one-year tenure as Mana

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Museveni rallies for Sovereignty Bill in bitter-sweet final Cabinet session

Museveni rallies for Sovereignty Bill in bitter-sweet final Cabinet session

President Museveni is seen on a giant screen as he delivers remarks during what he described as the final Cabinet meeting and luncheon of the outgoing government at State House Uganda on May 4, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUTThe curtain came down on the last Cabinet sitting of the current government o

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I once loved Museveni like your father did' - Bobi Wine, Besigye son talk African democracy in US

I once loved Museveni like your father did' - Bobi Wine, Besigye son talk African democracy in US

Bobi Wine told US students he once admired Museveni but now warns against leaders who overstay in power and weaken democracyBobi Wine spoke at Columbia University on democracy and leadership in AfricaHe said he once admired Museveni, like Kizza Besigye did in the pastHe also

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Torture Victim Awarded 172 Million Shillings in Damages

Torture Victim Awarded 172 Million Shillings in Damages

The High Court has awarded 172 million Shillings in damages to one Ntege Leo after finding that he was tortured and subjected to multiple human rights violations by operatives of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as Defence Intelligence and Security.In his ruling, J

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Suspect arrested with police gun in Wakiso slum

Suspect arrested with police gun in Wakiso slum

Security agencies in Wakiso District have arrested a suspected member of a criminal gang and recovered a rifle believed to have been used in a string of robberies across the Kampala Metropolitan area.The operation, conducted in Nsangi and Kyengera divisions, followed a tip-off from residen

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Najja Challenges Ian Kyeyune’s Nomination for Wakiso LC5 Seat

Najja Challenges Ian Kyeyune’s Nomination for Wakiso LC5 Seat

Wakiso District Speaker Nassif Najja has petitioned court to overturn the LC5 election results, alleging irregular nomination records, missing academic qualifications, and lack of accountability in vote tallying.Wakiso District Speaker Nassif Najja has intensified his legal challenge again

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Mao Seeks Financial Help To Defend His Laro-Pece Seat In Court

Mao Seeks Financial Help To Defend His Laro-Pece Seat In Court

Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional affairs plays the drum during his home welcoming celebration at Kaunda parade ground in Gulu City on July 22 2023. URN PhotoThe Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Member of Parliament-elect for Pece-Laroo Division in G

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Amnesty International asks Uganda to investigate election violence

Amnesty International asks Uganda to investigate election violence

Amnesty International has asked Ugandan authorities to investigate the allegations of violence meted out against opposition members and supporters during and ahead of the 2026 general elections.The organisation says security forces targeted members and supporters of the opposition party Na

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Mayiga Urges Release of Political Prisoners, Blames Election Violence on Institutional Failures

Mayiga Urges Release of Political Prisoners, Blames Election Violence on Institutional Failures

Speaking during the State of Buganda Address at a sitting of the Lukiiko in Kampala, Mayiga emphasized the need for justice, accountability, and strict adherence to legal procedures in handling politically sensitive detentions.The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on t

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Final Days: Ssemujju winds down parliamentary career

Final Days: Ssemujju winds down parliamentary career

As veteran legislator Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda prepares to exit Parliament after 15 years, he reflects on his legacy of sharp debate and budget scrutiny while shifting focus to party building, mentorship, and farming beyond elective politics.After 15 years of outspoken debate, legislative s

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