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I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

Museveni insisted he was “not dead or senile” and still possessed valuable experience that could benefit the nation. President elect Yoweri Museveni has opened up about his mission for his seventh term in office, which will extend his tenure to 45 years.Speaking in an interview

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Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.Uganda’s presidential election, held on Jan. 15, 2026, was defined by a massive security presence and a total digital blackout,

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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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Breaking News: UCC orders  Internet Shutdown Today

Breaking News: UCC orders Internet Shutdown Today

As expected, the Uganda Communications Commission has reportedly ordered the shutting down of internet ahead of the elections a move which the regulator did even in the previous elections.In a directive to all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecoms signed by the Executive Director

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EXCLUSIVE! Mbale Main Prisons Senior Officer Abandons Job, Goes AWOL

EXCLUSIVE! Mbale Main Prisons Senior Officer Abandons Job, Goes AWOL

NO.P/B/322, SP Nicholas Bushaija, the Deputy Officer In Charge Mbale Main Prison, allegedly handed his resignation letter to a junior officer, a station clerk and left the barracks on 7th January, 2026.This information is revealed in an official communication by the Superintendent Mbale Ma

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FEAR, FRACTURES & A FINAL PUSH! Secrets why M7 went back to Kasese

FEAR, FRACTURES & A FINAL PUSH! Secrets why M7 went back to Kasese

Before wrapping up his re-election campaigns at Kololo tomorrow, Jan 13, President Yoweri Museveni made a calculated move: he returned to regions he had already visited. From Arua in West Nile, to Iganga in Busoga, and finally Kasese in the Rwenzori sub-region, the message was clear—these were

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CID probe Uganda Airlines over alleged abuse of office and embezzlement

CID probe Uganda Airlines over alleged abuse of office and embezzlement

KAMPALA — The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), working jointly with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, has launched investigations into alleged abuse of office, embezzlement of funds and falsification of accounts involving officials of Uganda Airlines.In a letter dated Janua

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Starlink, Airtel Uganda to Launch Partnership on Friday

Starlink, Airtel Uganda to Launch Partnership on Friday

The technology is particularly useful for rural communities, islands, border areas and for providing backup connectivity when ground networks are disruptedKampala — Airtel Uganda will this Friday unveil a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink, aimed at improving mobile network coverage

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NRM Releases Final 25% Facilitation for Parish Based Grassrout Mobilization

NRM Releases Final 25% Facilitation for Parish Based Grassrout Mobilization

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has released the fourth and final tranche of facilitation funds for parish-based grassroots mobilisation, marking a key milestone in the party’s nationwide preparations ahead of the 2026 elections.In a formal communication dated January 6, 2026, the

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We have the Ability to Disable BitChat – UCC

We have the Ability to Disable BitChat – UCC

As Uganda approaches its general elections on January 15, 2026, tensions are escalating over potential communication blackouts, with the Uganda Communications Commission – UCC issuing a stern warning about the use of BitChat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app promoted by opposition leaders.

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