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Amongi’s fall from grace tests UPC-NRM alliance

Amongi’s fall from grace tests UPC-NRM alliance

Former Gender minister and Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) stalwart Betty Amongi is among those who were dropped from their ministerial positions in the Cabinet reshuffle that was announced on Tuesday last week. Her dismissal, however, came as a surprise to many people since she was seemingly one o

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The Structural Logic of Political Fallouts in Uganda: Why Elite Purges Are a Feature, Not a Betrayal

The Structural Logic of Political Fallouts in Uganda: Why Elite Purges Are a Feature, Not a Betrayal

Centuries ago, Niccolò Machiavelli warned in The Prince that rulers who govern through personal power must constantly prevent subordinate centers of influence from becoming independent poles of attraction. In modern political science, this is understood as the core logic of competitive authorita

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New Busoga MPs seek end to political infighting hindering development

New Busoga MPs seek end to political infighting hindering development

Chairperson of Busoga sub-region MPs and Luuka South MP Stephen Kisa (holding the microphone) addresses the gathering alongside fellow Members of the 12th Parliament of Uganda from the Busoga sub-region duriing the graduation ceremony of 600 students in various health disciplines at Lubega School

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Inside the lands ministry deployment racket: How lucrative zonal postings are allegedly auctioned under PS Dorcas Okalanyi

Inside the lands ministry deployment racket: How lucrative zonal postings are allegedly auctioned under PS Dorcas Okalanyi

KAMPALA, Uganda — Severe management crises, bribery allegations in staff deployments and systemic administrative loopholes have sparked widespread discontent among staff at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, internal sources reveal.The developments place Permanent Secr

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Tooro Community Launches Shs2M Campaign To Refund King Oyo’s Contribution To Ailing Prince Kiijanangoma

Tooro Community Launches Shs2M Campaign To Refund King Oyo’s Contribution To Ailing Prince Kiijanangoma

Tooro-A section of the Tooro community in Kampala and Fort Portal has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at collecting Shs2 million to refund the contribution reportedly extended by Tooro Kingdom towards the medical treatment of Prince David Kiijanangoma, who is currently seeking approximately

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Kassanda: Land Row Ends in Arson Attack

Kassanda: Land Row Ends in Arson Attack

Police in Kassanda District are hunting for four suspects accused of burning homes in a land dispute in Bakule Cell, Bukuya Town Council.According to police, the incident followed a clash over a piece of kibanja land under dispute between Nalubwama Eunice, 53, and a one Byamukama Lauben, a

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Consolation as Sseggona’s Strongman Joseph Semugera Sworn In as Kyengera TC Chairperson

Consolation as Sseggona’s Strongman Joseph Semugera Sworn In as Kyengera TC Chairperson

Former Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Sseggona was all smiles as his strongman, Joseph Bitokote Semugera, who contested on an independent ticket, was sworn in as the new Kyengera Town Council chairperson.Semugera’s victory comes amid intense political competition in urban

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We Never Voted Her” — Bukedea Residents Demand Fresh Elections Over Anita Among Seat

We Never Voted Her” — Bukedea Residents Demand Fresh Elections Over Anita Among Seat

Bukedea, Uganda — Residents of Bukedea District in the Teso sub-region have asked President Museveni, in his capacity, to back the demand of Bukedea locals for fresh polls for the District Woman Member of Parliament seat.Speaking to this publication on Friday, Patrick Okurut from Kabarwa

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High Court Upholds Disqualification of Makindye Mayoral Aspirant

High Court Upholds Disqualification of Makindye Mayoral Aspirant

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by former Makindye Division mayoral aspirant Semata Geoffrey Edu, who sought judicial review of the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify him from the recent mayoral race.Semata was among nine candidates barred from con

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Shock as Mukono Councillor Dies Moments After Swearing-In Ceremony

Shock as Mukono Councillor Dies Moments After Swearing-In Ceremony

The deceased, Henry Kitatta Naggwano, an NRM councillor representing Katente Ward, was on Friday pronounced dead just minutes after participating in the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected local leaders.According to reports, Kitatta had been receiving treatment at a health facility befo

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