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Minister Baryomunsi’s Rebuke of Military Raid Fuels Political Uncertainty

Minister Baryomunsi’s Rebuke of Military Raid Fuels Political Uncertainty

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is witnessing a fresh wave of political uncertainty after Information, Communication and Technology Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi publicly condemned a military operation at the home of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.Spea

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Tarehe Sita: CDF Muhoozi awarded Kabalega star medal

Tarehe Sita: CDF Muhoozi awarded Kabalega star medal

Gen. Muhoozi being decorated by President Museveni after receiving the Kabalega star medal at the Terehe Sita anniversary.The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been awarded the Kabalega star medal at the Terehe Sita anniversary held in Kabale District.Gen Muhoozi

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Local Government Elections: Arrests, allegations, and low voter turnout

Local Government Elections: Arrests, allegations, and low voter turnout

The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts.Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights to claims of ballot stuffing, prompting

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Bobi Wine Defiant as Gen Muhoozi Orders Him to to Surrender to Police in 48 Hours

Bobi Wine Defiant as Gen Muhoozi Orders Him to to Surrender to Police in 48 Hours

Bobi Wine has rejected Muhoozi's order to surrender to policeKAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s army commander Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered opposition leader Bobi Wine to surrender to police within 48 hours, escalating a high-stakes standoff that has unfolded in the volatile aftermath of la

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2026 Polls: Museveni Declared Victor as Bobi Wine Flees Magere Home

2026 Polls: Museveni Declared Victor as Bobi Wine Flees Magere Home

KAMPALA: Uganda’s main opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, said he escaped a security operation at his home in Magere, Wakiso District, after military and police forces raided the premises overnight, cut power and disabled surveillance cameras, as tensions mounted

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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term with 71.65% of votes

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term with 71.65% of votes

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of votes, according to official results Saturday, defeating the youthful challenger who campaigned for change after four decades of the same government.The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine took 24.72% of t

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IGP Byakagaba: Only Police Officers Will Be Inside Polling Stations

IGP Byakagaba: Only Police Officers Will Be Inside Polling Stations

Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans that the Uganda Police Force will take full charge of security inside polling stations during elections, while working closely with other security agencies deployed outside polling areas.He made the statement on Monday mornin

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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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EC Faces Pushback from Clergy Over Polling Station Restrictions

EC Faces Pushback from Clergy Over Polling Station Restrictions

Meanwhile, police and the military have come under criticism for alleged human rights abuses, including beating, shooting, teargas use, and arrests of supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi across different parts of the country.Justice

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