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2026 Polls: Katuntu, Basalirwa Out as NUP Dominates Busoga Region

2026 Polls: Katuntu, Basalirwa Out as NUP Dominates Busoga Region

Veteran legislator Abdul Katuntu has lost his Bugweri County parliamentary seat, ending a 25-year career in Parliament, as the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) registered sweeping gains across the Busoga sub-region.Katuntu was defeated by Sadala Wandera in Thursday’s polls, in a

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Mpuuga, Ssegona, Bwanika Lose Parliamentary Seats as NUP Tightens Grip

Mpuuga, Ssegona, Bwanika Lose Parliamentary Seats as NUP Tightens Grip

Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament and Democratic Front (DF) leader, Mathias Mpuuga, has lost his Nyendo-Mukungwe parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.Mpuuga was defeated by National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira.Mpuuga, who was elected

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Former ministers and MPs stage successful comebacks in latest polls

Former ministers and MPs stage successful comebacks in latest polls

Veteran politicians including Norbert Mao, Henry Tumukunde, Ephraim Kamuntu and Gerard Karuhanga have reclaimed their seats in the latest parliamentary elections. Read more on how these seasoned leaders staged their successful political comebacks.Several former government ministers and vet

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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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Klopp demands £69m Newcastle star in ‘two active negotiations’ ahead of Real Madrid appointment

Klopp demands £69m Newcastle star in ‘two active negotiations’ ahead of Real Madrid appointment

Jurgen Klopp has requested three specific new signings at Real Madrid as he continues to demand a squad overhaul in order to take the job, according to reports.Los Blancos opted to sack Xabi Alonso on Monday after Real Madrid lost the Spanish Super Cup final 3-2 to arch-rivals Barcelona on

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‎Uganda: Aceng Accuses Amongi of Campaigning During Voting

‎Uganda: Aceng Accuses Amongi of Campaigning During Voting

The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has accused the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Akena, of illegally campaigning on polling day in Lira City, amid a tense race for the Woman Member of Parliament seat.The accusations come as the UPDF, led by the 5

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Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is in hiding after security raid

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is in hiding after security raid

The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and opposition presidential candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, says he is in hiding after escaping a night raid by security forces at his home in Magere, Wakiso District, Uganda.Mr Kyagulanyi said military and police offi

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‎Incumbents Fall as NRM Regains Ground Across Key Regions

‎Incumbents Fall as NRM Regains Ground Across Key Regions

‎Results from the recently concluded general elections in Greater Masaka, Mbale, and Kigezi regions point to a broad political realignment marked by the rejection of incumbents, the return of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in traditionally competitive areas, and a mixed performan

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Voters Denounce NUP After Receiving Sh30,000

Voters Denounce NUP After Receiving Sh30,000

Opposition party members in Kisoro district have denounced the National Unity Platform (NUP) after being paid Sh30,000 to join the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The payments were made on Sunday at Kisoro Municipality council hall by the senior presidential advisor on agriculture, Pea

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Political Tensions Rise in Lira City Amid Accusations of Violence and Campaign Violations

Political Tensions Rise in Lira City Amid Accusations of Violence and Campaign Violations

LIRA, UGANDA — Political tensions in Lira City have escalated sharply after Health Minister and Lira City Woman MP aspirant, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, publicly accused her opponent, Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, of sponsoring violence against supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (N

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