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Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — One figure looms large ahead of Uganda's elections Thursday, although he is not on the ballot: the president's son and military commander, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.Kainerugaba, long believed to be the eventual successor, stood down for his father, President Yoweri Musev

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Border Communities Flee to DRC Over Fears of Post-Election Violence

Border Communities Flee to DRC Over Fears of Post-Election Violence

As Ugandans head for the presidential and parliamentary elections next Thursday, some locals and voters settling at the Uganda–DRC borders in the Bunyoro and West Nile sub-regions have expressed fears of possible post-election violence, compelling them to start seeking early refuge in the neigh

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No Games This Time’ – Byakagaba warns ahead of elections

No Games This Time’ – Byakagaba warns ahead of elections

IGP Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans of full police preparedness and zero tolerance for election violence, saying security forces will protect voters and enforce the law ahead of the January 2026 polls.Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba (PHoto/File)Kampala, Uganda: Insp

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UPDF says no cause for alarm as patrols commence in Kampala

UPDF says no cause for alarm as patrols commence in Kampala

The army’s acting spokesperson Colonel Chris Magezi confirmed that patrols had begun in the capital city but stressed there was “no cause for alarm.” Ahead of next week’s general elections, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have announced increased patrols in Kampala, as

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NRM internal poll ranks Kadaga best mobiliser for Museveni in 2026 vote hunt

NRM internal poll ranks Kadaga best mobiliser for Museveni in 2026 vote hunt

An internal NRM opinion poll has ranked Rebecca Kadaga as the party’s most effective regional mobiliser for President Museveni, ahead of senior leaders including Anita Among, Robinah Nabbanja and Jessica Alupo.Former Speaker Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga, alongside current Speaker, Rt Hon Anita

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Jinja EC Clears Ballot Boxes in Key Pre-Election Verification Exercise

Jinja EC Clears Ballot Boxes in Key Pre-Election Verification Exercise

Jinja City is made up of three constituencies, Jinja North, Jinja South East, and Jinja South West, with a combined 185,372 registered voters expected to participate in the elections. Jinja North has the largest voter population at 115,576, followed by Jinja South East with 37,483 voters, while J

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Uganda: NUP Condemns Campaign Poster Vandalism in Masaka, Accuses Security of Inaction

Uganda: NUP Condemns Campaign Poster Vandalism in Masaka, Accuses Security of Inaction

Tension is rising in Masaka District after supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused their political rivals of orchestrating the systematic destruction of campaign materials, a development that has alarmed residents as the election season intensifies.NUP leaders and supporter

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Muntu Faults EC Over Delay in Releasing Updated Voters’ Register

Muntu Faults EC Over Delay in Releasing Updated Voters’ Register

EC guidelines further require the voters’ register to be displayed at polling stations for a prescribed period to allow corrections and objections. Muntu also criticised the current regime led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for failing to address corruption, which he described as the bigge

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Security Guard’s Desperate Attempt to Sell Bullets Ends in Arrest

Security Guard’s Desperate Attempt to Sell Bullets Ends in Arrest

Under the Firearms Act (as amended), no person is permitted to purchase, acquire, or possess a firearm or ammunition without holding a valid firearm certificate for each item. On conviction, the offence carries a penalty of up to ten years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.A suspect being a

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Bududa DPC in Trouble over Bobi Wine’s Campaign Route Diversion

Bududa DPC in Trouble over Bobi Wine’s Campaign Route Diversion

Bududa District Police Commander, Hassan Musoba has been transferred after Robert Kyakulanyi a.k.a Bobi Wine, the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flagbearer diverted from the original agreeable routes with security during campaigns in the district.According to a security source

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