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24 Jan '26
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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24 Jan '26
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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24 Jan '26
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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24 Jan '26
In a video shared online, Barbie Itungo is heard sounding visibly shaken as she questions the presence and actions of uniformed men inside her compound. Armed soldiers have reportedly broken into the residence of National Unity Platform leader Bobi Wine, leaving his wife, Barbie Itungo Kya
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23 Jan '26
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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23 Jan '26
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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23 Jan '26
Lord Mayoral Candidate Engineer Ronald Balimwezo accompanied by his wife going to cast their Votes at Mutungo Zone 4 in Nakawa Division.Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at
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23 Jan '26
KAMPALA, Uganda — Security agencies have launched a massive investigation into a sophisticated gold-smuggling ring allegedly used to funnel untraceable international funds into the 2026 general election, sparking fears of a foreign-backed plot to destabilize the country.At the center of
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23 Jan '26
The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts.Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights to claims of ballot stuffing, prompting
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23 Jan '26
He previously faced sustained criticism from opposition politicians and sections of civil society over the handling of the 2021 presidential election petition challenging President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election.Owiny-Dollo attended luncheon with Justices of the Supreme Court alongside ju