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Ex-Minister Elioda accused of paying off EC, voters in desperate bid to achieve unopposed victory

Ex-Minister Elioda accused of paying off EC, voters in desperate bid to achieve unopposed victory

SHEEMA, Uganda — Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye is facing severe allegations that he has paid voters and attempted to bribe Electoral Commission officials in a brazen effort to disqualify his main opponent and win the Sheema North parliamentary race

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The Fastest American Cars That Prove the U.S. Can Keep Up with Europe’s Best.

The Fastest American Cars That Prove the U.S. Can Keep Up with Europe’s Best.

Hennessey Venom F5 EvolutionAmerica has long been known for its muscle cars, but when it comes to raw speed, U.S. automakers have built some of the fastest production cars ever made. It's the land of the free and the Fast & Furious, after all.From modern hypercars to classic pow

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TOTAL DARKNESS: Over 700 Reportedly Dead In Tanzania’s Post-Election Protests.

TOTAL DARKNESS: Over 700 Reportedly Dead In Tanzania’s Post-Election Protests.

Some 700 people have been killed in three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party said Friday, with protesters still on the streets in the midst of an internet blackout.“As we speak the figure for deaths in Dar (es Salaam) is around 350 and for Mwanza it is 200-p

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THROUGH QUESTIONABLE METHODS: Meet the seven NRM unopposed winners joining the 12th Parliament

THROUGH QUESTIONABLE METHODS: Meet the seven NRM unopposed winners joining the 12th Parliament

Seven NRM candidates, including Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have secured seats in the 12th Parliament unopposed after the nomination deadline.Seven NRM candidates, including Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have secured seats in the 12th Parliamen

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Sejusa Condemns ‘Unopposed Culture’ as Tayebwa, Among, Rivals Blocked from 2026 Race.

Sejusa Condemns ‘Unopposed Culture’ as Tayebwa, Among, Rivals Blocked from 2026 Race.

Former coordinator of intelligence services Gen. David Sejusa (Tinyefuza) has lashed out at Uganda’s ruling party leaders after opposition candidates challenging Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa were blocked from nomination, describing the incidents as “a shameful assault

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NUP Begins Vetting Parliamentary Aspirants

NUP Begins Vetting Parliamentary Aspirants

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kicked off the vetting of aspiring Members of Parliament, with the process starting on Monday at the party’s headquarters in Makerere-Kavule.Aspirants from Wakiso, West Nile, and Kigezi were the first to appear before the party’s E

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Party politics in NUP nips people power

Party politics in NUP nips people power

Shamim Malende at a court appearance in Masaka for the bail hearing of Eddie Mutwe and others. (Shamim Malende) High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpointsNEWS ANALYSIS |

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From Ballot Battles in 2011 to Internet Blackout in 2016 Uganda’s Shifting Electoral Landscape

From Ballot Battles in 2011 to Internet Blackout in 2016 Uganda’s Shifting Electoral Landscape

Between 2011 and 2016, Uganda’s political environment underwent a dramatic shift marked by intensifying ballot disputes, growing opposition momentum, and unprecedented state control of 

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Mutasingwa Petition Adjourned as Challenger No-Shows

Mutasingwa Petition Adjourned as Challenger No-Shows

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections tribunal has adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the party's primary victory of Diana Mutasingwa in the Buikwe District Woman MP race to 4pm, after the petitioner failed to appear.Mutasingwa, who also serves as the Minister of St

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Journalist Ivan Kisaakye Vows to End Museveni’s Four-Decade Rule

Journalist Ivan Kisaakye Vows to End Museveni’s Four-Decade Rule

Little known journalist Ivan Kisaakye has announced his candidacy for Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, promising sweeping reforms in agriculture, education, and the economy, while pledging to end President Museveni’s 40-year grip on power.Kisaakye, who arrived at h

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