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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised concerns about the growing involvement of security forces in Uganda’s electoral processes, warning that recent incidents during the NRM primaries could foreshadow more serious challenges in the 2026 general elections.Speaking at a party b
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched a nationwide campaign under the theme “I Am NIN-ED, I Am Ugandan,” aimed at strengthening national identity and promoting pride in citizenship.The campaign was unveiled at the Uganda Police Headquarters in Nagur
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                The Archbishop of Kampala, The Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights violations reported during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, warning that such incidents erode Uganda’s democratic foundations and social cohesion.Speakin
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He denied the charge and has been released on bail.Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of 
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Tensions continue to rise in Buwekula County following the conclusion of the NRM party primaries, as Edward Kulabilawo has petitioned the NRM tribunal to contest the outcome.Kulabilawo, a former officer with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), is demanding a vote recount after 
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Uganda’s Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving legislator for Adjumani West County, Gen Moses Ali, has once again urged President Museveni to establish a dedicated Ministry for the West Nile Region and ensure compensation for war debt claimants who suffered during past insurgencies
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Former Member of Parliament for Mpigi District, Sarah Nakawunde Temulanda, has called on women, young mothers, and youth to embrace vocational training programs as a practical solution to unemployment in Uganda.Temulanda made the remarks during a graduation ceremony where 42 women and
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Tooro Kingdom, in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), held the Tooro Annual Youth Conference at the kingdom headquarters in Fort Portal.The high-impact gathering, themed “We Lead: Cultural Voices Driving Change,” brought together hundreds of young people from across the K
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has issued a strong warning to the public against electricity theft and tampering with power infrastructure, calling such acts serious criminal offenses that threaten public safety and the integrity of the national power supply.Speaking on the mat
                
               
             
                      
              
                 
              
              
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                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Celebrated Ugandan ragga musician Bebe Cool is using his influential platform to champion the rights of domestic workers, calling for fair compensation and recognition of their vital contributions to households and society.His recent remarks have sparked renewed conversation on the issue o