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24 Jul '25
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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24 Jul '25
Lieutenant General Elly Kayanja, former commander of Operation Wembley and a veteran of the National Resistance Army (NRA), has publicly condemned the conduct of the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, calling for a return to the movement’s founding principles.His commen
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24 Jul '25
The Uganda Police Force has deployed heavily across the West Nile region to maintain peace and order during the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary elections for mayoral and Local Council Five (LC5) positions.Superintendent of Police Collins Asea, the regional police spokesp
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24 Jul '25
Tensions have escalated in Lira City’s City East Division following the arrest of Dray Okello, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parish supervisor for Acwao Ward, on allegations of electoral malpractice during the ongoing party primaries.Dray was arrested on Thursday morning after s
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23 Jul '25
Following sustained pressure from political leaders, legal experts, and human rights advocates, the High Court has finally set a date for the bail hearing of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya.Justice Emmanuel Baguma, who had pr
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23 Jul '25
Justice George Kanyeihamba, a retired judge of Uganda’s Supreme Court, will get an official burial.
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23 Jul '25
Comedian Sammy Okanya of the Mighty Family has appealed to fellow creatives and content creators for financial assistance in his battle with chronic illness.The vocal and outspoken comedian appealed for help from well-wishers as he is set to undergo surge
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23 Jul '25
From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government CouncilsJohn Katumba, Bobi Wine and President Yoweri MuseveniFrom January 12
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23 Jul '25
The author (R) with Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-DolloOn Saturday, July 12, 2025, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo held a thanksgiving party in Patongo, Agaro district.In a parallel move, I addressed a day-long digital town hall hosted on
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22 Jul '25
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a new directive that trims the 2026 presidential election campaign period to just 100 days. This move has sparked debate among political observers, as it significantly limits the time available for candidates to reach