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31 Jan '26
Jinja authorities have arrested school administrators and teachers for opening schools and conducting lessons before the official term start date.Jinja Resident District Commissioner Ahmed Kateregga Musaazi, confirmed the report (Photo/File)Jinja, Uganda: Authorities in Jinja Distri
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31 Jan '26
Dr Zedriga reportedly went missing on January 18, 2026, three days after the general elections, in which NUP leader, musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, challenged long-time president Yoweri Museveni.NUP's Lina Zedriga (courtesy)The U
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31 Jan '26
UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo disclosed that in some centres, scouts and invigilators were either bribed or threatened with physical harm by school directors and headteachers to allow teachers to directly assist candidates inside examination rooms.The Uganda National Examinations Boar
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31 Jan '26
The directive was issued by Justice Joyce Kavuma on Friday while hearing an application filed by Tukamushaba’s lawyers, who want the court to compel authorities to produce her or explain her whereabouts.The High Court in Kampala has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to clarif
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29 Jan '26
Youth delegates are voting for youth MPs across the country. The youth MP elections 2026 are being held at different regional locations. The Pearl Times is following up on the elections.For Eastern Uganda, over 2,000 delegates are voting for their MP at the Islamic University in Uganda (IU
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29 Jan '26
Human rights lawyer and civic activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has been granted bail, weeks after her arrest and remand to Luzira Prison in a case that sparked widespread public debate and concern among civil society groups.
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28 Jan '26
Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, has issued a stern warning against groups attempting to destabilize Uganda following the 2026 general elections, characterizing certain opposition activities as the work of “criminal gangs” hiding behind political activism.In
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28 Jan '26
Ugandan municipal elections were hit by low voter turnout and claims of fraud, with officials in Masaka and Soroti reporting ballot stuffing and arrests during the mayoral polls.Polling stations across Uganda were hit by a combination of low turnout and reports of widespread malpractice on
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28 Jan '26
The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead in provisional results.Apac Municpality Incumbent Mayor, Patrick Ongom Eyul (UPC) left and Andrew Awany (Independent). Photo/Courtesy)Apa
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28 Jan '26
Arrested China national known as Lin Haiyun and the illegal equipment he has been operating.Authorities have dismantled an illegal gaming machine manufacturing facility in Soroti Town, arresting a Chinese national in an intensified crackdown on unlawful gambling activities.The opera