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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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Mixed Reactions as NRM’s Fred Ruhindi Wins Nakawa East Parliamentary Seat

Mixed Reactions as NRM’s Fred Ruhindi Wins Nakawa East Parliamentary Seat

Nakawa Division East experienced a mix of anger, frustration, and indifference on Saturday following the declaration of parliamentary election results that saw National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Fred Ruhindi declared the winner.Ruhindi defeated National Unity Platform (NUP) candi

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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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BREAKING: Xabi Alonso sacked by Real Madrid after Barcelona defeat and Vinicius row

BREAKING: Xabi Alonso sacked by Real Madrid after Barcelona defeat and Vinicius row

Xabi Alonso only joined Real Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer but the former midfielder has already departed the Santiago Bernabeu following a disappointing first seasonXabi AlonsoReal Madrid have sacked manager Xabi AlonsoReal Madrid have sacked manager Xabi Alonso

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Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu: From Kamwokya’s Ghetto to the Ballot

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu: From Kamwokya’s Ghetto to the Ballot

As Uganda heads to the polls on January 15, one of the clearest fault lines in the presidential race is not merely political; it is generational, philosophical, and moral.On one side stands President Yoweri Museveni, in power for four decades, a former guerrilla commander who once preached

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Ugandan Leaders Rally for Unity, Peace Ahead of January 15 Elections

Ugandan Leaders Rally for Unity, Peace Ahead of January 15 Elections

His Royal Highness (HRH) "Won Ateker" Papa Kumam Raphael Otaya addressing his people.Political and cultural leaders from northern Uganda have urged citizens to maintain peace, reject ethnic division, and safeguard national unity ahead of the January 15 elections, while voicing support for

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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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Besigye endorses, donates cash to Bobi Wine for final campaign push

Besigye endorses, donates cash to Bobi Wine for final campaign push

Byanyima revealed that Dr Besigye, who is currently in prison, had sent a financial contribution to support Bobi Wine’s final campaign push. Members of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), opposition politicians and supporters on Sunday gathered at the Kasangati home of Col Dr Kizza B

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Suspects arrested after failed robbery at NMS warehouse

Suspects arrested after failed robbery at NMS warehouse

The Principal Public Relations Officer, Sheilla Nduhukire, said the agency remains fully operational and alert.National Medical Stores has confirmed an attempted robbery at one of its rented warehouse facilities in Entebbe.The incident happened on the night of January 11, 2026.

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